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The worst advice we’ve ever heard about stress 14th December 2017 Category: Working Carers The worst advice we’ve ever heard about stress Stress can hit us at different times in our life from the deadline of a work presentation to coping with a terminal illness in the family. Stress levels vary but so does the advice that is dished out from colleagues and friends (or the internet). I bet you have heard phrases like ‘just stop worrying’ but you can’t just switch off your mind and thoughts, in fact supressing your thoughts makes it worse. Read More The worst advice we’ve ever heard about stress
Carers Champions 30th November 2017 Category: Working Carers Carers Champions Many of you may have seen the articles in the press recently saying that we have been out and about visiting local business and training carers champions. You may be the thinking "What on earth is a carers champion?" The first time I heard this term all I could picture was someone in a cape fighting villains and protecting carers in the local areas. Read More Carers Champions
Championing Carers 23rd November 2017 Category: General Championing Carers Friday 24th November 2017 is Carers Rights Day Each year Carers Rights Day is organised by national charity Carers UK. The aim of the day is to bring organisations together to help carers in their local community know their rights and find out how to get the help and support they are entitled to. Read More Championing Carers
Questions to ask a home care agency 23rd November 2017 Category: Working Carers Questions to ask a home care agency If you have never experienced home care agency staff or the world of social care is new; it can be overwhelming. It might be that you are seeking privately funded support or you know you have a visit from a care manager from the agency which has been set up as the care provider through Adult Social Care. Read More Questions to ask a home care agency
Silver Anniversary Concert 17th November 2017 Category: General Silver Anniversary Concert Do you fancy an evening of music and merriment? Why not join us at the United Reform Church in Cockermouth on Thursday 23rd November. Help us to round off our Silver Anniversary year with a special concert featuring Flimby Male Voice Choir and Whitehaven Brass Band. Read More Silver Anniversary Concert
Carers Rights Day 16th November 2017 Category: Working Carers Carers Rights Day Carers Rights day is on Friday 24th November. It is an annual event organised by national charity Carers UK to highlight the work that unpaid carers do as well as their legal rights. The event is also trying to help people understand who a carer is and reach ‘hidden carers’. Read More Carers Rights Day
Top 10 Christmas Saving Tips 10th November 2017 Category: Working Carers Top 10 Christmas Saving Tips The Christmas adverts are appearing on the television, chocolate selection boxes are stacked by the supermarket doors so this means Christmas is around the corner. For some of you, the presents are already wrapped and hidden but for others the thought of spending for the one-day is sending shivers down your back. Read More Top 10 Christmas Saving Tips
Special Treat for Silver Couple 9th November 2017 Category: General Special Treat for Silver Couple When Iain Tripney met Jane Glasspool on a blind date at The Golf Hotel in Silloth in 1990 they had no idea they would be returning to celebrate their Silver Wedding Anniversary in 2017 We were delighted when, as part of our Silver Anniversary celebrations, carer Jane Tripney let us know she and her husband were celebrating the same milestone this year. Read More Special Treat for Silver Couple
The importance of meeting other carers 2nd November 2017 Category: Working Carers The importance of meeting other carers Today we are going to be talking about meeting other carers as well as an opportunity to attend our Christmas Lunch in December. As a working carer it can feel like you are the only one you know who is a carer. To be honest time is limited and spinning the plates can get tiring. Read More The importance of meeting other carers
Asking for Help 27th October 2017 Category: Working Carers Asking for Help For many people asking for help can be the biggest step they have to face. To call a number or to tell someone that you are struggling to spin all the plates all at the same time. The first step with asking for help is: self-acceptance. You have to be honest with yourself. Read More Asking for Help
You've got mail 24th October 2017 Category: Adult CarersYoung Carers You've got mail In a few month's time Cumbria County Council will be starting the tender process for the new contract to deliver Carers Assessments, Support Plans and Health & Wellbeing Support throughout Cumbria. As part of the process the council will be consulting with a selection of carers from across the county. Read More You've got mail
Visualisation competition 19th October 2017 Category: Working Carers Visualisation competition Relaxation sessions have been a great on-going success story for West Cumbria Carers. For many they are the escape or the energy boost they need when they are caring. It is a time for them to recharge as well as learning new techniques to ease the stress of everyday life away. Read More Visualisation competition
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