In 2012 Carers Rights Day is taking place on Friday 30th November and the theme is Getting help in tough times, focussing on helping carers:
- Find financial help
- Get a helping hand
- Make the most of technology.
At a time of rising living costs, salary freezes and job losses many families are struggling across the UK. But families affected by illness and disabilities are often the hardest hit, as they struggle with the additional costs of caring and lost earnings; and now face the risk of cuts to essential services and benefits.
These tough times mean that there has never been a more important time for carers to know their rights, and access all the support they are entitled to. Carers Rights Day is about getting carers the information and advice they need to claim benefits, access practical support and find out how technology can help take the pressure off.
Find a drop in event with information and refreshments near you:
Aberaeron, Ceredigion – 30th Nov. London House, Alban Square, Aberaeron SA46 0AJ 1.30 – 3.30 Ken Davies Tel: 01686 863075
Ammanford, Carmarthenshire – 30th Nov. The Mountain Gate Hotel, Tycroes, Ammanford 10-3 lunch provided – book early, replacement care can be provided
Anglesey – 30th Nov. Church Hall, The Dingle, Llangefni LL77 7EB 12.00 – 4pm Carers Outreach North West Wales help@carersoutreachservice.freeserve.co.uk
Bangor – 30th Nov. Mentec, Deiniol Road, Bangor, LL57 2UP 10.30 – 12.30
Bangor – 4th Dec. Ysbyty Gwynedd, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor LL57 2PW 10.00 – 4pm Debbie Pace WRVS Debbie.pace@wrvc.org.uk
Cardiff – 30th Nov. Carers Centre, Norbury Rd, Fairwater, Cardiff CF5 3AS 10 – 2pm Julia Preece Julie.preece@cvacarers.co.uk Tel: 02920 221439
Ebbw Vale – 3oth Nov. Ebbw Vale Action Learning Centre, James St, Ebbw Vale Blaenau Gwent NP23 6JG 10.00 – 3pm “Planning for Later Life” Event. Jeff Hayward info@agecymrugwent.org Tel: 01633 240190 or Jill Noel carers@agecymrugwent.org Tel: 07711 970610
Llanberis – 30th Nov. Concert at Padarn Lake Hotel, Llanberis with Ffrindia Bythol Wyrdd from 2.00 onwards. Tickets available on the door. 01248 370797.
Merthyr Tydfil – 30th Nov. Ty Cwm Extra Care Housing Scheme, Gelli Dawel Site, Penyard, Merthyr Tydfil CF47 0JJ 10:00 – 14:00 Drop-in Information Event. Elaine James Elaine.james@vamt.net Tel: 01685 353907
Newport – Fri 30th Nov. Newport Market 10.00am – 3.00pm Susan Tonge, Newport: Susan.Tonge@newport.gov.uk
Pontypool – 30th Nov. Torfaen Carers Centre, Pontypool 11.00am – 2.00pm Sian Musto, Carers Lead, Torfaen: smusto_torfaencarerscentre@yahoo.co.uk
Port Talbot – 30th Nov. Community Centre, Briton Ferry, Port Talbot SA11 2NE 3-7pm Alisonj@nptcarers.co.uk
Rhyl, Clwyd – 30th Nov. Eirianfa Community Centre, Factory Place, Rhyl LL16 3TS 11-2pm Gwen Evans gwen@newcis.org.uk Tel: 01745 331181
Usk – Wed 28th Nov. The Glen-yr-Afon Hotel, Usk 10.30am – 3.00pm
Ystrad Mynach – 30th Nov. New Cottage Dance Centre, Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed, Caerphilly CF82 7ED 10.30 – 12.00 Hayley Smith smith@caerphilly.gov.uk Tel: 01443 864604
Powys Carers Count – Count me in!
If you provide support to someone who is ill, elderly, has a physical disability, learning disability, mental health or substance misuse problem and that person cannot manage without your help, then you are a Carer!
Carers can be relatives, parents, young people, friends or neighbours. There are no restrictions on who is a Carer. If you care for someone and do not receive a wage for it you are a Carer. There are about 15,000 Carers in Powys – only 1,800 of them are registered with Powys Carers Service. We want all Carers to register with Powys Carers Service (we are a registered charity working for Carers)
The more Carers that are registered, the stronger our voice will be to ensure that all Carers: Are Recognised Are Valued Get Better Services
