Tag Archives: Carers Wales

Carers Rights day 30 Nov 2018: Caring for your future

Posted on November 28, 2018 by wames

Carers Rights Day: Caring for Your Future Having the right information at the right time can make all the difference when you’re looking after someone. Becoming a carer of someone with ME is not something anyone plans for. This year … Continue reading →

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The physical & mental strain of caring “jeopardising” unpaid carers’ ability to care in the future in Wales

Posted on June 12, 2018 by wames

Carers Wales blog post: Carers Week (11-17 June 2018):  The physical and mental strain of caring “jeopardising” unpaid carers’ ability to care in the future in Wales The physical and mental strain of caring “jeopardising” unpaid carers’ ability to care … Continue reading →

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Carers information event 11 & 12 Apr 2018 Llandudno Junction

Posted on April 5, 2018 by wames

Are you a carer? Learn what your rights are under the Social services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and your rights in the workplace. A free information session: 6-8.30 pm 11 Apr 2018 10-12.30 12th April 2018 Conwy Business Centre, Junction … Continue reading →

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Working carers’ survey 2017-18: give your views

Posted on January 17, 2018 by wames

Carers Wales Campaign 2017/18: Working Carers Survey As the working population ages and our loved ones are living longer, supporting carers who work is becoming increasingly important. More and more of us will be juggling caring responsibilities at home alongside work. … Continue reading →

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State of caring survey 2017 – your participation invited

Posted on April 20, 2017 by wames

Carers Wales press release: State of Caring Survey 2017: finding out the truth about carers’ lives in Wales Through the evidence we gather from the Carers Wales State of Caring survey we can push for change. In the biggest survey of its kind of … Continue reading →

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Carers Rights Day 25 Nov 2016 – events this week

Posted on November 21, 2016 by wames

Carers Rights Day 2016 is on Friday 25 November, and this year’s theme is: Missing out? Know your rights as a carer Carers Wales booklet: Looking after someone – carers rights guide 2016 Download: Gofalu am rywun – Canllaw hawliau … Continue reading →

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Is the The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act working for you?

Posted on October 25, 2016 by wames

Carers Wales news post: Track the Act: Are new rights making life better for you? Have you had any contact with your local council since April, or has the person you look after had an assessment or a review of … Continue reading →

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All Wales carers assembly 18 Nov 2016 Cardiff

Posted on October 21, 2016 by wames

Carers Wales announcement: All Wales Carers Assembly: come along and be heard The Carers Assembly is your opportunity to discuss the issues that matter to you and the people you care for. When: Friday 18 November 2016 Where: The Old Debating … Continue reading →

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Carers: help monitor implementation of new Social Services Act

Posted on June 15, 2016 by wames

Carers Wales wants to find out whether the new rights for carers brought in under the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014  are making life better for carers, so they’re launching Track the Act – a bilingual online survey. Are … Continue reading →

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Carers week 2016 – getting support from the council

Posted on June 8, 2016 by wames

Carers Week 6-12 June 2016 Local councils in Wales have a legal obligation to provide support for people who care for another person. Carers assessment From April 2016 you are legally entitled to a carer’s needs assessment regardless of the amount or … Continue reading →

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