Carers Week full of activities
Organised by
Gloucester Carers Hub
Location
South West - Gloucester
Dates
June Monday 7th
June Tuesday 8th
June Wednesday 9th
June Thursday 10th
June Friday 11th
June Saturday 12th
June Sunday 13th
We are currently putting together an exciting programme of events for Carers, employers and professionals throughout Gloucestershire to be involved with. We are looking forward to supporting Carers to feel valued and supported within the county.
Contact email
jodie.moor@peopleplus.co.uk
Making Carers Visible
Organised by
Enfield Carers Centre
Location
London - London - Enfield
Dates
June Wednesday 9th
Online Community Fayre - There will be a main log in room with additional breakout rooms where unpaid carers will get a chance to meet staff and trustees, hear talks on Carers Rights, attend dance and yoga sessions and much more.
Contact email
info@enfieldcarers.org
Raising awareness of different types of carers and sign post where they can go to get help and advice
Organised by
Llan Healthcare
Location
Wales - Cardiff
Dates
June Monday 7th
June Tuesday 8th
June Wednesday 9th
June Thursday 10th
June Friday 11th
Notice board in the reception area of both of our sites
Contact email
michelle.morgan3@wales.nhs.uk
Men's Hub for Carers
Organised by
Eden Carers
Location
North West England - Cumbria
Dates
June Tuesday 8th
A group of our male carers will be meeting for a coffee and a catch up!
Web address
www.edencarers.co.ukContact email
suemunro@edencarers.co.uk
Wellbeing Session - 10am - 12noon
Organised by
Derbyshire Carers Association
Location
East Midlands - Derbyshire
Dates
June Tuesday 8th
Two of our DCA trustees who are health professionals, Dr Amy Baraniak and Dr Nohaid Ilyas will be delivering a wellbeing workshop. Amy and Nohaid will include beneficial topics and strategies focusing on wellbeing.
Contact email
Katie.Matkin@derbyshirecarers.co.uk
Chair Based Yoga - 1.30pm – 2.15pm
Organised by
Derbyshire Carers Association
Location
East Midlands - Derbyshire
Dates
June Tuesday 8th
Sessions for all abilities - something to get you moving around and having fun! Take things at your own pace and exercise in the comfort and safety of your own home, along with other Carers online
Contact email
Katie.Matkin@derbyshirecarers.co.uk
Wellbeing Session - 1pm - 3pm
Organised by
Derbyshire Carers Association
Location
East Midlands - Derbyshire
Dates
June Wednesday 9th
Two of our DCA trustees who are health professionals, Dr Amy Baraniak and Dr Nohaid Ilyas will be delivering a wellbeing workshop. Amy and Nohaid will include beneficial topics and strategies focusing on wellbeing.
Contact email
Katie.Matkin@derbyshirecarers.co.uk
Breathing and Meditation Workshop - 7pm - 9pm
Organised by
Derbyshire Carers Association
Location
East Midlands - Derbyshire
Dates
June Thursday 10th
The aim of this interactive workshop is to share with you how breathing correctly can improve your health and help you to relax. After practising different breathing techniques, you will have the opportunity to practice and see how easy it is to combine breathing and meditation to achieve deep relaxation.
Contact email
Katie.Matkin@derbyshirecarers.co.uk
Benefits for Carers Information Session - 11am
Organised by
Derbyshire Carers Association
Location
East Midlands - Derbyshire
Dates
June Friday 11th
If you are confused by the benefits system or just want to know more about what you can claim this session will help. There will be a quick overview of benefits including means tested benefits and carers and disability benefits. There will also be a chance to find out more by asking questions and we’ll tell you how to get more help or advice if you need it. This session is being run by Welfare Rights.
Contact email
Katie.Matkin@derbyshirecarers.co.uk
Voicefulness
Organised by
York Carers Centre
Location
Yorkshire and Humberside - York
Dates
June Monday 7th
Join us for three relaxed, fun sessions as we explore finding our most up to date voice and version of ourselves. Facilitator Em Whitfield Brooks will guide us through singing, working with our speaking voice and elements of meditation. It will be online and from the comfort of our own homes. The sessions aim to support us in feeling more at ease, confident and connected during these distanced times. When: Mondays 7, 14 and 21 June 10.45am to 12pm Booking: Please get in touch to book this online session
Contact email
enquiries@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
Independent Financial Advice Clinic
Organised by
York Carers Centre
Location
Yorkshire and Humberside - York
Dates
June Tuesday 8th
Kevin Hilton from G+E Wealth Management is offering carers free 75 minute independent financial advice telephone appointments. Independent financial adviser status means that the adviser is able to consider the whole market place when considering solutions for clients. Booking: please contact us to book on enquiries@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
Contact email
enquiries@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
Menfulness
Organised by
York Carers Centre
Location
Yorkshire and Humberside - York
Dates
June Wednesday 9th
York Menfulness is a men’s wellbeing group who support and promote men’s wellbeing. Menfulness encourages men of any age to come along to events and enjoy themselves, with the focus being on talking in a supportive and friendly atmosphere, with no pressure to share. Join us for an informal talk from York Menfulness to find out more. The session may be online, or a Walk and Talk depending on restrictions having been lifted. When: Wednesday 9 June 3 to 4pm Booking: Please get in touch to book enquiries@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
Contact email
enquiries@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
Carers Hub: Going for a stroll
Organised by
York Carers Centre
Location
Yorkshire and Humberside - York
Dates
June Wednesday 9th
Join us at our friendly, free Carers Hub in Carers Week. Going for a stroll: we'll have a gentle, hour-long riverside walk meeting at Rowntree Park, on Wednesday 9 June 3pm and/or Thursday 24 June at 10.30am Please note the walks will be dependent upon restrictions easing as per the government roadmap The person you care for is welcome to come too.
Contact email
enquiries@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
Legal clinic
Organised by
York Carers Centre
Location
Yorkshire and Humberside - York
Dates
June Thursday 10th
Belinda-Jane Poulter, Director at Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors is offering free 30 minute telephone appointments for carers throughout the day, for advice on wills, probate and power of attorney. Booking: please contact us to book on enquiries@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
Contact email
enquiries@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
Carers Week Speed Quiz
Organised by
York Carers Centre
Location
Yorkshire and Humberside - York
Dates
June Thursday 10th
Come along to our Carers Week Speed Quiz. Suitable for all ages, this fast paced, smartphone pub quiz will be hosted by founder of SpeedQuizzing and Shed Seven drummer Alan Leach. Use your smartphone or tablet as a buzzer to take part online, and bring along any others in your household who’d like to join in. When: Thursday 10 June 7.45 to 9pm Booking: Contact us to book your place enquiries@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
Contact email
enquiries@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
Communicating with Professionals
Organised by
York Carers Centre
Location
Yorkshire and Humberside - York
Dates
June Friday 11th
This online session will be delivered by Not a Care in the World, to help us explore those challenging conversations we may have had with professionals. We will use examples that people attending the group bring, and discuss and practice ways to better communicate our needs in a supportive environment. When: Friday 11 June 10.45am to 1pm Booking: Please get in touch to book enquiries@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
Contact email
enquiries@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
NEWCIS Events
Organised by
NEWCIS
Location
Wales - Flintshire
Dates
June Monday 7th
June Wednesday 9th
June Friday 11th
June Sunday 13th
We’d love for you to join us and celebrate the week at our events which can be found below. Some are virtual and we hope to see some of you in person!
Web address
https://www.newcis.org.uk/carers-week-2021/Contact email
enquiries@newcis.org.uk
NEWCIS Events
Organised by
NEWCIS
Location
Wales - Denbighshire
Dates
June Monday 7th
June Wednesday 9th
June Friday 11th
June Sunday 13th
We’d love for you to join us and celebrate the week at our events which can be found below. Some are virtual and we hope to see some of you in person!
Web address
https://www.newcis.org.uk/carers-week-2021/Contact email
enquiries@newcis.org.uk
NEWCIS Events
Organised by
NEWCIS
Location
Wales - Wrexham
Dates
June Monday 7th
June Wednesday 9th
June Friday 11th
June Sunday 13th
We’d love for you to join us and celebrate the week at our events which can be found below. Some are virtual and we hope to see some of you in person!
Web address
https://www.newcis.org.uk/carers-week-2021/Contact email
enquiries@newcis.org.uk
Carers week Art kit gift Tea Pots for care homes.
Organised by
Creative Mojo Ltd
Location
South West England - Devon
Dates
June Monday 7th
June Tuesday 8th
June Wednesday 9th
June Thursday 10th
June Friday 11th
June Saturday 12th
June Sunday 13th
Creative Mojo are delivering Art kits and conducting workshops in care homes to mark carers week.
Web address
https://www.creativemojo.comContact email
sandra@creativemojo.co.uk
Carers appreciation activity pack
Organised by
Creative Mojo Ltd
Location
South West England - Devon
Dates
June Monday 7th
June Tuesday 8th
June Wednesday 9th
June Thursday 10th
June Friday 11th
June Saturday 12th
June Sunday 13th
Download and print our specially designed activity pack for care homes.
Contact email
sandra@creativemojo.co.uk
Health Walk
Organised by
Milan Senior Welfare Organisation
Location
Scotland - Edinburgh
Dates
June Thursday 10th
Milan Senior Welfare Organisation will be reaching out to unpaid carers by organising a health walk to promote good mental and physical health outdoors followed by a social distanced picnic and a blether. This giving them an opportunity to take a break, connecting with others to share their experiences and impact of caring responsibilities during COVID-19
Web address
www.milanswo.co.ukContact email
rukhsana@milanswc.org
Awareness stand at Honiton Tesco
Organised by
Honiton Carers Support Group
Location
South West England - Devon
Dates
June Saturday 12th
Awareness stand at Honiton Tesco
Web address
Honiton Carers Support Group FBContact email
Winniekjaer@btinternet.com
Poem on Carers
Organised by
Sri Bharathy
Location
South East England - Surrey
Dates
June Friday 11th
Poem writing on Carers
Contact email
katkatkitkit156@gmail.com
Free Legal Advice Clinic
Organised by
Carers Link Lancashire
Location
North West England - Lancashire
Dates
June Monday 7th
1. What is a Will and why is it important? 2. What your Will can govern including legacies (to Carers Link, for example). 3. What is an LPA and why is it important? 4. Why it is important that a solicitor prepares the documents. 5. Court of Protection / contested Deputyship applications – consequences of no LPA. 6. Rights of Attorneys and Deputies. 7. Will & family disputes – consequences of no Will or LPA.
Contact email
angelamckeefery@carerslinklancahire.co.uk
Know Your Rights
Organised by
Carers Link Lancashire
Location
North West England - Lancashire
Dates
June Tuesday 8th
Learn more about YOUR rights as an unpaid carer, know where to get help and support when you need it. Having the right information at the right time can make all the difference.
Contact email
angelamckeefery@carerslinklancahire.co.uk
Planting for Pollinators
Organised by
Carers Link Lancashire
Location
North West England - Lancashire
Dates
June Wednesday 9th
Join us in our Community Garden to learn how to encourage bees, butterflies and other pollinators into your garden.
Contact email
angelamckeefery@carerslinklancahire.co.uk
Family Bingo
Organised by
Carers Link Lancashire
Location
North West England - Lancashire
Dates
June Thursday 10th
Join us on zoom for a fun game of bingo with some wonderful prizes
Contact email
angelamckeefery@carerslinklancahire.co.uk
Kirsty's Poptastic Piano Singalong
Organised by
Carers Link Lancashire
Location
North West England - Lancashire
Dates
June Friday 11th
Come together and sing your heart out with some feel good songs.
Contact email
angelamckeefery@carerslinklancahire.co.uk
Murder Mystery Night
Organised by
Carers Link Lancashire
Location
North West England - Lancashire
Dates
June Saturday 12th
Join us on zoom for an interactive ‘whodunnit?’ with Just Imagine UK. You will receive a pack to make notes on the night to make your case! The one closest to solving the case wins a prize.
Contact email
angelamckeefery@carerslinklancahire.co.uk
Care for a Cuppa - Online Chat
Organised by
CARERS UK
Location
London - London - Southwark
Dates
June Monday 7th
Make yourself a cuppa and join us for an online chat. As a carer it’s important to take a little break and spend some time talking to people who understand what you’re going through.
Contact email
membership@carersuk.org
Care for a Cuppa Online Chats
Organised by
CARERS UK
Location
London - London - Southwark
Dates
June Wednesday 9th
Make yourself a cuppa and join us for an online chat . As a carer it’s important to take a little break and spend some time talking to people who understand what you’re going through.
Contact email
membership@carersuk.org
Care for a Cuppa - Online Chats
Organised by
CARERS UK
Location
London - London - Southwark
Dates
June Friday 11th
Make yourself a cuppa and join us for an online chat As a carer it’s important to take a little break and spend some time talking to people who understand what you’re going through.
Contact email
membership@carersuk.org
Cause for Applause
Organised by
Carers in Bedfordshire
Location
East of England - Bedfordshire
Dates
We're sending 10 carers a Bloom & Wild bouquet during Carers week to show that they are valued by the person who nominates them..
Hadrian's Wall Walking Challenge!
Organised by
Gateshead Carers Association
Location
North East England - Gateshead
Dates
June Sunday 13th
We will be trekking 13 miles of Hadrian's Wall in celebration of Carers Week 2021. With your personal challenge guide, you set off from the village of Wall and walk part of the biggest Roman artefact in the world! The challenge will visit some of the best parts of the Wall including the famous Sycamore Gap.
Contact email
nikki.mccann@gatesheadcarers.com
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