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Calling all Parents and Carers of children with additional needs living in South Gloucestershire... April 21st 2010
Our Voice Matters, is the new parent-led organisation that is helping to shape the services provided for children with additional needs who live in South Gloucestershire. Working in partnership with local service providers, the group are holding an Open Day on Thursday 27th May 2010 to give parent and carers an opportunity to find out more and to get involved.
Visit www.ourvoicematters.org.uk for more information.
Are you a Parent Carer living in Bristol May 8th 2010
On Friday 21st May 2010 a launch event for the Bristol Parent Carers is being held at the Bristol Council House on College Green. The event will launch the brand new Bristol Parent Carers Group which will help to shape the future of the services provided for children and young people with disabilities and additional needs. For more information click here or to book please call 0117 937 5623 or click here to send us an email.
New Coffee Morning! April 21st 2010
Starting on June 14th 2010 and happening every second Monday of the month we have a new and regular parent carer coffee morning between 10.30 and 12 noon at the Vassall Centre. For more information or to book please call 0117 937 5623 or click here to send us an email.
We're Recruiting April 19th 2010
We're currently looking for exceptional people to join our team and fill 2 vacancies. Click here to find out more.
Carers Report March 29th 2010
The latest Carer Report for March 2010 is here . Click here to download it now.
South Gloucestershire Carers - Speak Out! March 25th 2010
The Carers Centre is holding a special consultation event on Wednesday 14th April, dedicated to getting carers' views on the development of the new carers' strategy for South Gloucestershire. We are working in partnership with Health and Social Care to put forward your veiws as the strategy for 2011 - 2015 is being written. Click here for the flyer.
Free breaks for Carers at Pontins February 29th 2010
If you are a full-time unpaid carer you may be eligable for a free break at selected Pontins Resorts at the end of March. For more information click here.
Latest Newsletter out now! February 27th 2010
The first 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 copy.
We're Recruiting January 20th 2010
We are currently looking to fill two vacancies here at The Carers Centre. If you are ready to help carers get more out of life and would like further information about this exciting new role visit our jobs page here.
Find all our downloads in one place January 5th 2010
We've added a new downloads page to our website allowing you to download any of our PDFs from one place. Over the coming months we'll be archiving older downloads, and growing the list of current ones. You can visit the page here.
Happy New Year from The Carers Centre January 4th 2010
A very Happy New Year from all the staff at The Carers Centre. Last year we had a great year, and it's hoped that 2010 will be even better! Thanks to all those who helped us in the past 12 months!
Charity Christmas Ceilidh, with caller Peter Rees! November 16th 2009
On Friday 11th December 2009 local band 'The Molecatchers' will be performing, raising money for The Princess Royal Trust for Carers at St Bonaventure's Parish Club in Bishopston. For more information or to book tickets click here
Issue 48 November 2009 Newsletter Out Now! November 13th 2009
Our latest newsletter containing the latest news from throughout Bristol and South Gloucestershire Carers Centre is out now! Click here to download it!
Carers Rights Day November 13th 2009
On Friday 4th Devember 2009 we will be holding our Carers Rights Day.
Come along for some early festive fun and the opportunity to chat, mix, mingle and munch! Our annual meeting is running from 11am until 3pm with registration and coffee from 10.30am at the Withywood Centre, Queens Road, Withywood, Bristol BS13 8QA
Click here for further information and a booking form!
Are you sleeping comfortably? October 22nd 2009
On Wednesday 11th November 2009 Jo Smith, a local Occupational Therapist specialising in moving and handling techniques will be running a Bed Open Dayaimed at relatives or friends
who care for an older or disabled person and wish to assist them in bed mobility.
There will be two workshops covering getting in and out of bed, and moving whilst in bed - looking at techniques and equipment to promote independence and safer handling techniques to reduce the risk of back injury to the carer. Session 1 will be from 11am - 12pm, Session 2 will be from 1pm - 2pm. Places will be limited to 8 per session so please book early
by ringing reception on 0117 9653651.
** UPDATE **
Great finish for Royal Parks half marathon in London runner... October 16th 2009
Thank you to everyone who has sponsored me for the half marathon. I can report that I finished the run in 1 hour 39 minutes coming 1054 out of 15,000 runners.
The fundraising website will still be live for the next three months, so if you still want to sponsor me and have access to the internet, please visit the site, details below.
If you'd like to support Keith visit his JustGiving page here.
Free Courses for Carers October 7th 2009
On Monday 2nd November our series of Free Courses for Carers will be starting at various locations throughout Bristol and South Gloucestershire. For further information, visit our events page here.
Royal Parks half marathon in London... September 18th 2009
Our Chief Executive Keith Sinclair will once again be running the Royal Parks half marathon in London this year, raising money for the Carers Centre. All donations are gratefully received, no matter what the amount and will go towards improving the lives of adult and young carers in Bristol and South Gloucestershire.
If you'd like to support Keith visit his JustGiving page here.
Care Quality Commission Consultation : Mental Health Strategy September 2nd 2009
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of health
and adult social care in England. CQC regulates health and adult social care
services whether they are provided by the NHS, local authorities, private
companies or voluntary organisations.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is developing a strategy for its work on mental health over the next three to five years.
This is your chance to comment - visit our Carers Voice page here.
Issue 47 August 2009 Newsletter Out Now! August 17th 2009
Our latest newsletter containing the latest news from throughout Bristol and South Gloucestershire Carers Centre is out now! Click here to download it!
Want to help carers get more out of life? July 31st 2009
We currently have two job vacancies at the Bristol Carers Centre; a Learning Difficulties Carer Support and Development Worker and a Coordinator for our Carers Emergency Card scheme. If you would like to help carers get more out of life then visit our Join Us page (click here) for further information!
New way to stay connected with us! July 29th 2009
You can now stay up to date with the latest news direct to your inbox! We've launched our mailing list which will help us keep you up-to-date with what's going on at the Carers Centre. If you'd like to sign up just pop your email address in the text box below and hit submit!
Green paper calls for fairer care system July 15th 2009
The Government has published a long awaited Care and Support green paper, calling for a much needed reform to care services in England. Home Secretary Andy Burnham outlined three options for the future funding and support of a care system which would provide "a pathway to protecting peoples' houses and investment in retirement".
You can download and read the Green Paper here
Get your own key to disabled toilets throughout the UK June 23rd 2009
There are around 7000 disabled public toilets in the United Kingdom. Those who use these reguarly will know that most are kept locked to prevent misuse and vandalism. The National Key Scheme (NKS) offers independent access to these by way of a RADAR key that can be purchased for a small charge (to cover the costs of supply).
You can purchase your key online from www.radar.org.uk for £3.50. Also available is a book, listing all disabled toilets in the National Key Scheme across the Country.
If you prefer, you can contact RADAR by phone: 020 7250 3222, by fax: 0870 141 0337 or by email: radar@radar.org.uk
Issue 46 May 2009 Newsletter Out Now! May 26th 2009
Our latest newsletter containing the latest news from throughout Bristol and South Gloucestershire Carers Centre is out now!
Positive Responses to our website! March 16th 2009
Having launched our website over a month ago we're delighted to have had such a lot of positive feedback! We're continuing to add to, and develop the site, if you have any suggestions then do get in touch!
Issue 45 March 2009 Newsletter Out Now! March 5th 2009
Our latest newsletter containing all the latest news from Bristol and South Gloucestershire Carers Centre is out now! Click the banner to the right to download it as a pdf!
We've launched our brand new website!!!!! February 1st 2009
That's right... our new website (which is long overdue) is here! We hope you like it... let us know what you think... it's here for you... what would you like to see on here?
Carer Appears in Woman's Weekly!! January 21st 2009
Carers supported by the Princess Royal Trust for Carers have been telling their stories in Womans Weekly! The magazine hits shelves across the UK today, telling the story of Pam Crowe and her family, from Sunderland.
We're starting an 'e' mailing list to keep you informed of what's going on here at the Bristol & South Gloucestershire Carers Centre!
We're working on this part at the moment, please email us and we'll add you manually... click here to email now!
