Carers Rights Day 2010
Carers Rights Day is an annual event, normally held in December, which raises awareness of the needs of carers. Please check our website regularly as details will be posted as soon as available.
Carers Outdoors
Join other carers , on your own or with the person you care for, for a day out. Wheelchair friendly coach and accessible venues. For more details call Gina Ward at Solihull Carers Centre on 0121 788 1712 or to book fill in and return the form on page 13 in Issue 12 of the Newsletter. Forthcoming Trips:
- 16 June 2010 – Coombe Abbey Park
- 15 July 2010 – Batsford Arboretum
- 12 August 2010 – Stratford Upon Avon
- 9 September 2010 – Hatton Shopping
- 19 October 2010 – BBC Evening
- 15 November 2010 – Lunch at Plume of Feathers
- 7 December 2010 – Byrkley Garden Centre
Carers Walks
Fancy a scenic 3-4 mile guided walk with lunch en-route? Take a break from caring with others who are caring too. Walks take place from June to September and are arranged one month in advance.Carers Walks are sponsored by Lloyds TSB. If you wish to be contacted about future walks please contact Gina Ward at Solihull Carers Centre on 0121 788 1712.
Carers Coping
Carers Coping is a programme of free informal sessions for carers . Meet other carers , learn something new and share good practice.
For more details or to book contact Gina Ward at Solihull Carers Centre on 0121 788 1712. Forthcoming Sessions:
- 26 July : Moving and Handling – Learn how to move someone safely without harming yourself. Free training, lunch & refreshments. 10.30am-2pm at Solihull Methodist Church, B91 1LJ
- 24 August : Personalisation & Choice – Carers and their cared for now have more choice and controal over the services they receive. What does this mean for you? Meet the Personalisation Programme Manager for Solihull Care Trust. 10.30am-2pm at Solihull Methodist Church, B91 1LJ
- 27 September : Getting back into work or education? – Speak to specialist advisors about returning to work or education around caring. Advisory interviews for returning to work available upon request. 10.30am-2pm at Solihull Methodist Church, B91 1LJ
- 28 October : Coping with dementia – Understanding dementia and coping strategies. 10.30am-2pm at Solihull Methodist Church, B91 1LJ
- 25 November : How to deal with stress and alternative therapies. 10.30am-2pm at Solihull Methodist Church, B91 1LJ
- 20 December : Healthy Cooking Demonstrations – Quick healthy recipes demonstrated by a qualified chef – and to be taste tested of course. 10.30am-2pm Baptist Church Centre, Chelmsley Wood. B37 7TP