Carers Hub Newsletter – April 2024
| Hello and welcome to the Carers Federation Carers Hub Newsletter for April 2024 Please find details below of the support groups during April, to express your interest in a support group, book on or to request the Zoom link contact: Tel: 0808 802 1777 / Email: carershubinfo@carersfederation.co.uk / Whatsapp: 07814 678460 The Carers Hub is passionate about providing the right support service to all carers across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire,”Co-production refers to a way of working where service providers and users work together to reach a collective outcome. The approach is value-driven and built on the principle that those who are affected by a service are best placed to help design it.”Could you help us shape the support offered to carers in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire? If you would like to be part of our co-production group, please let us know by contacting: carershubinfo@carersfederation.co.uk Did you know that you can also provide feedback through our website, please go to: https://carershub.carersfederation.co.uk/feedback/ | ||
| Carer Support Groups April 2024 | ||
| District | Date | Time |
| Asian Women Carer Support Group – NO GROUP AS BANK HOLIDAY | ||
| Rushcliffe Carer Support Group held at Church of the Holy Rood, Village Street, Edwalton NG12 4ABGuest speaker: NHS Talking Therapies | Tues 2nd April 2024 | 1.30pm – 3.30pm |
| Broxtowe Carer Support Group held at Chilwell Community Centre, Inham Road, Chilwell, NG9 4HX | Wed 3rd April 2024 | 10.00am – 12.00pm |
| Mansfield Carer Support Group held at Friends Meeting House, 124 Rosemary Street, Mansfield NG18 1RBGuest speaker: NEP Fuel Poverty / Warm Packs | Fri 5th April 2024 | 10.00am – 12.00pm |
| Bulwell Carer Support Group held at Ravensworth Road Methodist Church, Ravensworth Road, Bulwell NG6 8FNGuest speaker: DHA / Benefits Advice | Mon 8th April 2024 | 1.00pm – 3.00pm |
| Ashfield Carer Support Group held at Ashfield Wellbeing Centre, Portland Street, Kirkby in Ashfield NG17 7AEGuest speaker: Co-op Estate Planning | Mon 8th April 2024 | 1.00pm – 3.00pm |
| Gedling Carer Support Group – Walk in the Park, meet Gedling Country Park 10.30am, only 14 places / booking essential | Tues 9th April 2024 | 10.30am – 12.30pm |
| Worksop Carer Support Group held at The Crossing Church, Newcastle Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire S80 2ATGuest speaker: Red Cross / Adapt & Recover | Wed 10th April 2024 | 10.00am – 11.30am |
| Newark Carer Support Group held at Newark Beacon Centre, Gresham Suite, Cafferata Way, Newark, Notts NG24 2TNGuest speaker: Age Uk Connect | Thurs 11th April 2024 | 10.00am – 12.00pm |
| Carers Café, is face to face this month at Carers Federation,21-23 Pelham Road, Carrington NG5 1AP | Thurs 18th April 2024 | 1.30pm – 2.30pm |
| CITY Carer Support Group held at Carers Federation, 21-23 Pelham Road, Carrington, Nottm NG5 1APGuest speaker: DHA / Budgeting/Maximising Income | Mon 22nd April 2024 | 11.00am – 1.00pm |
| Retford Carer Support Group held at The Well, Hospital Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire DN22 7BDGuest speaker: Age UK Connect | Wed 24th April 2024 | 10.00am – 11.30am |
| NEW GROUP: Young Adult Carer (18-25) Support Group held at Carers Federation, 21-23 Pelham Road, Carrington, Nottm NG5 1AP | Thurs 25th April 2024 | 1.30pm – 3.00pm |
| Evening Carer Support Group via Zoom book on to receive the link | Thurs 25th April 2024 | 7.30pm – 8.30pm |
| Clifton Support Group held at Clifton Community Centre, Southchurch Drive, Clifton NG11 8AR | Fri 26th April 2024 | 12.00pm – 2.00pm |
Carers Week 10th – 16th June 2024 / Putting Carers on the Map
Look out for further information in future newsletters.
Carefree Breaks
Short hotel breaks for unpaid carers, time & space to look after your own wellbeing.
Carefree is a multi-award-winning digital charity with a mission to offer every full-time unpaid carer in the UK the chance of an annual short break.
Breaks consist of 1-2 night hotel stays, plus breakfast, there is an admin fee of £33 and you are responsible for transport, food, insurance etc and you must have interim care in place for the person you look after,
you can take a friend but not the person you care for.
To be eligible you must be 18+ and a full-time unpaid carer (30+ hours per week) How to register:
For more information or to request a referral to CareFree Breaks contact Carers Hub Service:
0808 802 1777 / carershubinfo@carersfederation.co.uk
Information for Carers from other providers
Disco for Adults with a Disability or Learning Disability
Every Monday (except bank holidays), 7pm – 9pm, £2.50 at The Liberal Club, 12 West Street, Hucknall NG15 7BW
Triangle of Care
Find out more about how Notts Healthcare Trust teams are supporting carers through their work on Triangle of Care: Thursday 4th April 2024, Duncan MacMillan House.
For more information contact 07713 173 708 / helen.yates@nottinghamshirecarers.co.uk
Creative Paths / Talking Memories
Are you a carer for a loved one with dementia?
Our four-week ‘Talking Memories’ course is specifically tailored to empower you with the essential tools to enhance communication and enrich the lives of those in your care?
Understand the impact of dementia on communication and navigate ways of overcoming challenges.
Explore the connection between memories and relationships. Learn how to use reminiscence as a powerful tool to build stronger, more meaningful bonds with your loved ones. Acquire techniques and strategies that will help you to communicate more effectively with someone experiencing dementia.
Discover the benefits of purposeful activities for individuals with dementia that can provide moments of joy and engagement.
You may be entitled to respite care to attend this course! See venues below:
The Vine Community Centre Bobbers Mill Starts 03/04/24 10.00 – 12.00
Bulwell Riverside Library Starts 04/04/24 1.00 – 3.00
Clifton Library Starts 02/05/24 1.00 – 3.00
Bilborough Community Centre Starts 04/04/24 10.00 – 12.00
St Ann’s Library Starts 02/05/24 10.00 – 12.00
Contact Karyn for more information on karyn@creativepaths.org.uk /07722783467
Free CPR Training
You are invited to join a Group RevivR training session to learn CPR and how to use a defibrillator.
This free 30-minute session is an opportunity for you to learn a life-saving skill.
Most of us will witness a cardiac arrest in our lifetime, and you never know when you’ll need to give someone CPR. It may save the life of a family member, colleague, or friend.
Be ready for that day with Group RevivR – a quick, easy, and interactive CPR training course developed by the British Heart Foundation.
Friday 5th April 2024, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm
Chayah Development Project, 3 Church Street, Stapleford NG9 8GA
What you need to bring:-
Your smartphone, something to prop up your phone with
To register you place please email staplefordcommunitygroup@gmail.com
Please include which session you want to attend, and include a mobile number alongside your name.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time.
Southwell Dementia Drop In
For anyone affected by dementia, 10.30am – 1.30pm at Kings Court Community Centre, Southwell
Dates: 16th May, 6th June, 4th July, 8 August, 5th September, 3rd October.
For more information Tel: 0115 7484220 Email: contact@trentdementia.org.uk
Radford Care Group – Making Sense of Dementia – Free 7 week course
Carlton Hill Surgery, 428 Carlton Hill, Nottinghamshire NG4 1JA
Wednesday 10th April 2024 to Wednesday 22nd May – 10.30am – 12.30pm
This programme of special support sessions for carers of people with dementia will give an improved understanding of all aspects of dementia.
The free seven-week programme has experts guiding the group and also offers mutual support from other carers, refreshments and a chance to get your questions answered in a relaxed and informal setting. Help with respite care may be available (subject to suitability).
Booking is required
For more information or to reserve a place please contact us on 0115 9786133 or 07513 856647 or email sue.cain@radfordcaregroup.org.uk
Please accept our apologies if you are no longer a carer, if you would like us to update our records and remove your details from the mailing list please let us know: carershubinfo@carersfederation.co.uk / 0808 802 1777.