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Double whammy of support!
8
th
January 2019
Category:
General
We were delighted to be chosen as the charity to be support at Britain’s Energy Coast Business Cluster’s (BECBC) Business Awards 2018. The celebration took place in November and the evening saw over 300 guests come out in force to support the businesses nominated for these prestigious awards.
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Tips for a good nights sleep
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th
December 2018
Category:
Working Carers
SLEEP. We all want it, we all need it and sometimes we crave more of it by pressing the snooze button a couple of times. Everyone is different with how they sleep, how many hours they need or what their sleeping pattern is. But we all know what a good night’s sleep can do.
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New for 2019 – Caring n Sharing Cuppa
10
th
December 2018
Category:
Adult Carers
At West Cumbria Carers a lot of the feedback we receive is about the positive effect of spending time with other carers. To help local carers in doing this we are introducing our new Caring 'n' Sharing Cuppa sessions. These will start in January and be held monthly at a variety of venues across Allerdale and Copeland.
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Set a challenge for 2019
28
th
November 2018
Category:
General
Do you fancy taking part in the Great North Run or Great North Swim during 2019 and help to raise vital funds to support carers in West Cumbria? We’ve got 5 guaranteed places for each event! Great North Swim The swim takes place Friday 7th to Sunday 9th June 2019 at Brockhole on Windermere.
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Carers Rights Day
16
th
November 2018
Category:
Working Carers
Carers Rights day is on Friday 30th 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’.
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Caring for your future
12
th
November 2018
Category:
General
This year Carers Rights Day takes place on Friday 30th November and the theme is “Caring for Your Future”. When you become a carer it can seem as though the future is totally out of your control, however there are steps you can take to prepare for the changes to come.
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Fabulous Fundraising Effort
29
th
October 2018
Category:
General
We would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to the runners who took part in this year’s Great North Run to raise funds for West Cumbria Carers. The Great North Run is one of the most popular half marathons in the world, every year 56,000 runners take part in this amazing event.
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The importance of meeting other carers
18
th
October 2018
Category:
Working Carers
Today we are going to be talking about meeting other carers. 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. However when was the last time you were in the company of another carer, who just understood what you were going through? At West Cumbria Carers we receive a lot of feedback from events and courses we run about the positive impact of just having that time with others just like you, carers.
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Blood Cancer Support Group
15
th
October 2018
Category:
General
Do you care for someone with lymphoma, myeloma, leukaemia or any other blood cancer? Did you know that there is a friendly and informative support group that meets every other month in Whitehaven? All are welcome including current and past patients, carers, family members and friends.
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Carers Christmas Festivities
1
st
October 2018
Category:
Adult Carers
It’s time to start planning your present purchases for the festive season. It may only be October but we all know how quickly the next few months will fly in. So we are planning ahead and welcoming our carers along to our annual Christmas meal, and shopping trip.
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Get Up & About to Prevent Falls
21
st
September 2018
Category:
General
Falls Prevention Awareness week starts on Monday 24th September and coincides with Cumbria County Council's 'Up and About' campaign. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the simple steps that people can take to reduce falls. Why not come along to your local event where you will be able to chat with one of our support workers along with professionals from the county council and Age UK for advice on preventing falls (you can download a poster below).
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Transferable skills carers can use in the workplace
19
th
September 2018
Category:
Working Carers
Caring and employment can be a juggling act at times; however caring could help you in the workplace. The unpaid role of supporting a loved one or friend creates new skills and experiences that can be transferable to your work. When you are a carer, you have many responsibilities and tasks to do.
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