Tag Archives: carers
Carers event Brecon 18 November 2014
Tuesday 18 November 2014 10am to 2.30pm at Brecon & District MIND Mid & West Wales Crossroads are holding a free half day respite event for unpaid carers. Refreshments will be available. There will be sessions on: ‘Do not be … Continue reading
Free online course for carers
This course was developed with and for carers by the Open University Scotland. It will help you gain a clearer understanding of who you are, identify your personal qualities and recognise the range of skills and abilities you’ve developed from … Continue reading
State of caring survey 2014
Carers UK’s annual State of Caring survey looks into the impact that caring for ill, frail or disabled relatives can have on carers’ finances, health and ability to live their own lives. By sharing your views and experiences, you can … Continue reading
Cardiff & Vale carers’ survey
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Cardiff Council and the Vale of Glamorgan Council are working in collaboration to gain feedback from carers living in Cardiff or the Vale of Glamorgan, in order to understand how well they support you and … Continue reading
Prepared to care? Carers week 2013 survey
As part of Carers week (10-16 June) UK charities asked carers to describe the impact caring had had on their lives. The results were published in the Prepared to Care? report Key findings 7 out of 10 (75%) carers were … Continue reading
Carers & social care reform – Sylvia Penny interview
WAMES’ volunteer Sylvia Penny who cares for her adult daughter with ME, her adult son with asperger’s and her 90 year old mother, was one of the people interviewed on BBC Wales about the proposed changes to social care in … Continue reading
Help for carers – Carers Rights Day 30 Nov 2012
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 … Continue reading
Cardiff & Vale carers’ views wanted
Cardiff Council is working in partnership with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and Vale of Glamorgan Council to put in place a strategy to make sure that they meet the needs of carers. Carers have told them that they … Continue reading
