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Calling all Young Carers 14th May 2020 Category: Young Carers Calling all Young Carers The current lockdown has meant big changes to normal day-to-day activities: not going to school, not going outdoors much and not being able to meet up with friends. For Young Carers this also means less chances to have a break from your caring role. All of these changes can lead to more feelings of stress and anxiety. Read More Calling all Young Carers
Information for Carers in Cumbria During Lockdown 27th April 2020 Category: General Information for Carers in Cumbria During Lockdown We know that many families are finding it difficult to cope with their normal caring responsibilities during “lockdown”, and are unsure when they can and can’t leave their home.  We’d like to reassure people who fall into specific categories, that exercise more than once a day outside the home is acceptable. Read More Information for Carers in Cumbria During Lockdown
Thank you John 14th April 2020 Category: General Thank you John We are deeply saddened to hear that John Head has recently passed away. For more than 10 years John and the Rotary club of Workington have been an amazing source of support for the Young Carers Project. John was a lovely man who felt that young carers were amazing young people with responsibilities far beyond their years. Read More Thank you John
Young Carers Craft Kits 7th April 2020 Category: Young Carers Young Carers Craft Kits Due to COVID-19 we had to cancel our Young Carers Easter trips and activities. To help ease the disappointment, and pass the time until we can get together again, we are providing some activities for you to do at home. Working in collaboration with The Crafty Workshop we have arranged to have some craft kits sent out to Young Carers registered with us. Read More Young Carers Craft Kits
Coronavirus Update 23rd March 2020 Category: General Coronavirus Update Due to the coronavirus outbreak we have made some changes to our working practices in order to protect the carers that we work with and the vulnerable people that they care for.  In accordance with recommended government guidelines we have closed our offices in Cockermouth and our staff are now working securely and effectively from home. Read More Coronavirus Update
Coronavirus 16th March 2020 Category: General Dear All This is to make all carers aware that due to the coronavirus outbreak we will be making changes to our work practices in order to protect the carers that we work with and the vulnerable people that they care for. Shortly we will be moving to a telephone service only. Read More
Time to take a break 17th February 2020 Category: Adult Carers Time to take a break It’s no coincidence that our logo features a juggler! Carers have to keep so many balls in the air at the same time – caring, employment, family, household chores, appointments, social life. Unsurprisingly one of the things that carers crave the most is a break. Read More Time to take a break
LPA Learn & Do Workshop 4th February 2020 Category: General LPA Learn & Do Workshop Did you know you can make your own Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)? We are running workshops where you can learn how to make an LPA for yourself or a member of your family. Learn about LPA forms and build your confidence to make your own LPA direct from the Government website Have the guidance explained, and opportunity to think about the responsibilities and ask questions Practice in filling in the forms on paper to take away with you WHEN: Tuesday 18 February 2020 from 10. Read More LPA Learn & Do Workshop
Count Me In! 20th January 2020 Category: General Count Me In! Thursday 30th January is Young Carers Awareness Day (YCAD), an annual event led by Carers Trust to raise awareness of the challenges faced by Young Carers and to campaign for greater support. Every day across the UK thousands of young people help to look after someone in their family, or a friend, who is ill, disabled or misuses drugs or alcohol. Read More Count Me In!
Save the Date 7th January 2020 Category: General Save the Date Monday 17th to Friday 21st February 2020 - Half Term Our Young Carers Team are currently planning some fun activities for the school half term holiday in February. Full information will be published on our website as dates are confirmed so keep an eye on our News section for more details. Read More Save the Date
Money Saving Tips for Christmas 9th December 2019 Category: General Money Saving Tips for Christmas The Christmas adverts are on the television, selection boxes are on the shelves and Christmas is upon us once again. For some, the presents are wrapped and hidden already but for others the thought of spending for one-day is sending shivers down their back. Read More Money Saving Tips for Christmas
Care without Cards 25th November 2019 Category: General Care without Cards West Cumbria Carers would like to say a huge thank you for the support given to us this year and wish you a very Happy Christmas. Show you care this Christmas without cards! This festive season we would like to ask you to help fund services for unpaid carers by donating to the charity rather than sending Christmas cards. Read More Care without Cards
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Lakeland Business Park
Lamplugh Road, Cockermouth
Cumbria, CA13 0QT
Charity Number 1119369
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