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Prizes for Completing Finance Survey! Aug 20th 2010
Carers and the people who work with them are keenly aware that caring can have a disastrous impact on carers’ finances - but the government needs to hear about this too, especially as it is estimated that carers save the country £87bn a year! The national Princess Royal Trust wants to find out from carers how the current economic climate is affecting their financial situation. To do this it has set up an online survey, which can be filled in here. The findings will be used to raise national and regional awareness of the financial problems carers can face and will be fed into the National Carers Strategy consultation. You can find more information on the Trust’s national website www.carers.org. Any personal information you provide in the survey will be strictly private and confidential AND by filling it in you will automatically be entered into a competition to win a great prize!
Government Asks Carers about National Carers Strategy Aug 20th 2010
The Minister for Care Services, Paul Burstow, has just announced the 'refresh' of the National Carers Strategy. The Government is reviewing the strategy and is asking carers what will have the greatest impact on their lives in 2011 - 2015. There are likely to be cuts ahead and this is your chance to tell the Government exactly what you think is most important to keep. Click here for more information and to Have Your Say!
Low Cost Acupuncture soon to be available for Carers! Aug 17th 2010
From September Carers living in Bristol & South Gloucestershire will be able to access low cost acupuncture from highly qualified acupuncturist Pamela Booth. Treatments will start at just £12 and will take place at the Alternative Therapy Centre in Henleaze thanks to a new relationship with The Carers Centre.
For more information click here to download the information sheet.
Latest Newsletter out now! August 17th 2010
The third newsletter of 2010 is now available for download - click here if you'd like to download your copy, alternatively get in touch if you'd like a paper version .
76% of Carers have "no life on my own" July 14th 2010
More than three-quarters (76%) of people caring for an ill, frail or disabled loved one do not have a life outside of their caring roll, according to new research launched as part of Carers Week... The results show that huge numbers of carers are left isolated and lonely, missing out on opportunities that the rest of the population takes for granted. To read the full story visit the Carers Week website here.
Biggest ever Carers Week ! June 19th 2010
Once again we had a hugely successful Carers Week with information and activities benefitting many previously unknown carers across Bristol and South Gloucetsreshire. Nationally, this years Carers Week was the 'Biggest and Best' so far with over 12000 events and activities being held. Visit the CarersWeek website for more.
Parent Carers Open Day hailed a success! June 9th 2010
Our Voice Matters - the new parent-led organisation helping to shape the services provided for children with additional needs living in South Gloucestershire held it's first Open Day for parents on Thursday (27th May) at the BAWA Conference Centre. The day saw great attendance with over 70 parent carers from South Gloucestershire turning up and showing support. Keep an eye on their website for all the latest news and information - www.ourvoicematters.org.uk
Latest Newsletter out now! May 24th 2010
The second newsletter of 2010 is now available for download - click here if you'd like to download your copy, alternatively get in touch if you'd like a paper version .
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