Carers Development

A carer is someone who, without payment, provides help and support to a friend, relative or neighbour who couldn't manage otherwise because of frailty, illness or disability.

Sarah Lambrianou is the Carers Development Worker.
Karen Smith is the Assistant Carers Development Worker.

The Carers Project

Caring for one another person is often rewarding and fulfilling experience, however it can also be extremely demanding. You can become emotionally and physically drained making it increasingly difficult to cope. The government strives to keep those affected by ill health or disability in their own homes and so your role as a carer is a very important one.

Did you know that?

There are 6 million carers throughout the uk!
3 Million carers work part time and provide over 50 hours of care each week!
Women are more likely to have a caring role than men. However male carers make-up 42% and they are often working too!
Those carers who provide 50 hours of care or above per week are themselves likely to become ill!

Help us to help you

The Carers’ Project wants to reach as many carers as possible with information, support and opportunities to meet together, and one another and with health and social care professionals.
If you are a working carer we would like to hear from you how best we can support you.
If you consider yourself as being from an ethnic minority and are a carer, please let us know if you need more help due to language or cultural differences.

Dates For Your Diary

COFFEE MORNING AT THE LIBRARY

Along with Wigston Library we have arranged a coffee morning so that Vinod can show people around the library. This is a continuation of the talks that Vinod gave to the three Carers groups, although anyone who did not attend is also welcome. The library has so much more to offer these days and this will be a good chance to have a look around and also enjoy a chat and a coffee. Date 27th March 2008, 10.30-12.00pm.

MEN'S PAMPERING DAY

A pampering session for male Carers will be held at Sue Williamson's School of Beauty on the 29th April 2008 from
10am-3pm. Sue has planned a day of relaxing therapies for the gentlemen members of our project to enjoy. See newsletter for more details or contact Sarah on 0116 2810026.

VICTORIA & ALBERT MUSEUM TRIP

A trip to the V&A Museum on the 15th March 2008. Less than half a mile from Harrods and Knightsbridge, you could enjoy some shopping too. Departure from Leicester at 9am; returning at approximately 6pm in the evening. Call Sarah to book a place on 0116 2810026.

V& A Museum

SKITTLES EVENING

A Skittles Evening is to be held at the General Elliot pub in Willoughby Waterleys on the 3rd April 2008. The evening will commence at 7.30pm and hot pub will be served ( the usual faggots & mushy peas etc). We will be joining the Centre 88 group which runs a group from the pub and so there should be a fairly good turn out. The cost of the evening is £5 per person. See you there.

CARERS GROUP TRIPS

The Carers Groups for the month of April will not take place at the usual venues; instead we will be having two day trips out. The OADBY & WIGSTON GROUP will be going to Ikea in Coventry on the 21st April from 10.00-3.00pm. There is transport for a small amount of people available. We also help with the cost of a sitting service for the person that you care for. For more details and to find out where to meet call Sarah on 0116 2810026.
The CARERS FOR ONE ANOTHER & the SOUTH WIGSTON CARERS GROUP will be going to Dobbies Garden Centre. This trip will take place on the 15th April from 10.30-3.30pm and the pick up will be at the British Legion Car Park on Launceston Road Wigston. The manager of the British Legion has kindly agreed to Carers parking their cars at the back of the car park for this trip. Again call Sarah for more details. See links for both trips below.

Ikea
See the link above for more details
Dobbies garden centre
To find out more about Dobbies Garden Centre view the above link

CARERS KEEPING FIT IN OADBY & WIGSTON

In conjunction with the County Council Sports Development Workers, Voluntary Action Oadby & Wigston Carers' Project have devised an annual programme of leisure activity taster sessions. The first session to kick off these events is a Tai Chi session at Brocks Hill Environment centre, Washbrook Lane in Oadby. The session is just for Carers and will start at 9.30 -10.30am with a qualified instructer. The aim of the sessions is to encourage Carers to value the importance of their own well being as well as enjoying a little time out in a relaxing environment. It is also a good opportunity to try different types of leisure activities without committing oneself to a full programme. We ask that Carers contribute a small amount of £2 to cover go towards the overall costs of each of the sessions. The next activity will be a Yoga class to be held at the Scouts Den in Central Avenue in Wigston on the 23rd April 2008, from 6.00-8.00pm. So grab a pair of trainers and we look forward to you coming and joining us. Details can be found in the March newsletter or a full programme of the years events can be obtained by contacting Sarah on 0116 2810026.

CARERS COOKING COMPETITION

Carers’ Cook Off
Are you any good at cooking? For Carers’ week in June we have organised a meal out with a difference. Along with Voluntary Action South Leicestershire & the Manor Farm Shop in Catthorpe we are holding a cooking competition. We are inviting you to send in recipes for simple wholesome home cooked meals. The cook at the Manor Farm Shop in Catthorpe will select the best two and these will be on the menu on the day of our meal out. Those who attend the meal on the day will then be asked to vote on which recipe they preferred and the winner will receive a prize. The meal will take place on Wednesday 11th June 2008 and further details of the times will be advertised nearer the time. In the meantime we ask that you send recipes as soon as possible and before May 1st. Any questions; call Sarah on 2810026.

LOCAL CARER SUPPORT GROUPS

The Carers Project helps to run 3 carers support groups:

Carers For One Another

This group meets at the Church on Central Ave in Wigston, on the third Thursday of each month from 10 am to 12 noon. Parking is available in the street and in the church's car park.
The group meets for discussions, guest speakers, fun activities, letting off steam, sharing information and experiences, and just chatting. Refreshments served.

Help is available with transport and sitting services.

Oadby and Wigston Carers

This group usually meets on the third Monday of each month now at the new venue of the Barnabas Centre on Hamble Road in Oadby, from 1.30pm until 3.00pm. The centre has its own car park and is disabled friendly.

The group meets for discussions, guest speakers, fun activities, letting off steam, sharing information and experiences, and just chatting. Refreshments served.

Help is available with transport and sitting services.

South Wigston Carers

They meet on Tuesdays at 11.00 am every 3rd Tuesday of the month in the Bassett Room at the Salvation Army Community Centre, Saffron Road in South Wigston.
Other groups:

Centre 88 Carers Group

This is a group for carers of people suffering with mental health problems. It meets monthly on the first Thursday of each month from 7.30pm until 10ish, for fun activities and information sharing.

Please phone VAOW for details of the venue and activity.

Alzheimer's Support Group

This group meets at The Cedars Centre in Wigston monthly. Please phone (0116) 2255700 for further details.

There are regular joint events throughout the year, such as skittles/quiz evenings and outings.

There are many other support groups run by specific organisations such as The Stroke Association, The Parkinsons Society etc. If you want to find a specific group or you would like more details of the groups listed then please contact the Carers Development Team, (0116) 2810026 ex 28 or email : ksmith@vaow.org.uk

Office Hours: Monday to Thursday 9 am to 3.30 pm
Friday 9 am to 1.00 pm

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The government strives to keep those affected by ill health or disability in their own homes and so your role as a carer is a very important one. Did you know that? There are 6 million carers throughout the uk! 3 Million carers work part time and provide over 50 hours of care each week! Women are more likely to have a caring role than men. However male carers make-up 42% and they are often working too! Those carers who provide 50 hours of care or above per week are themselves likely to become ill! Help us to help you The Carers’ Project wants to reach as many carers as possible with information, support and opportunities to meet together, and one another and with health and social care professionals. If you are a working carer we would like to hear from you how best we can support you. If you consider yourself as being from an ethnic minority and are a carer, please let us know if you need more help due to language or cultural differences. Dates For Your Diary COFFEE MORNING AT THE LIBRARY Along with Wigston Library we have arranged a coffee morning so that Vinod can show people around the library. This is a continuation of the talks that Vinod gave to the three Carers groups, although anyone who did not attend is also welcome. The library has so much more to offer these days and this will be a good chance to have a look around and also enjoy a chat and a coffee. Date 27th March 2008, 10.30-12.00pm. MEN'S PAMPERING DAY A pampering session for male Carers will be held at Sue Williamson's School of Beauty on the 29th April 2008 from 10am-3pm. Sue has planned a day of relaxing therapies for the gentlemen members of our project to enjoy. See newsletter for more details or contact Sarah on 0116 2810026. VICTORIA & ALBERT MUSEUM TRIP A trip to the V&A Museum on the 15th March 2008. Less than half a mile from Harrods and Knightsbridge, you could enjoy some shopping too. Departure from Leicester at 9am; returning at approximately 6pm in the evening. Call Sarah to book a place on 0116 2810026. V& A Museum SKITTLES EVENING A Skittles Evening is to be held at the General Elliot pub in Willoughby Waterleys on the 3rd April 2008. The evening will commence at 7.30pm and hot pub will be served ( the usual faggots & mushy peas etc). We will be joining the Centre 88 group which runs a group from the pub and so there should be a fairly good turn out. The cost of the evening is £5 per person. See you there. CARERS GROUP TRIPS The Carers Groups for the month of April will not take place at the usual venues; instead we will be having two day trips out. The OADBY & WIGSTON GROUP will be going to Ikea in Coventry on the 21st April from 10.00-3.00pm. There is transport for a small amount of people available. We also help with the cost of a sitting service for the person that you care for. For more details and to find out where to meet call Sarah on 0116 2810026. The CARERS FOR ONE ANOTHER & the SOUTH WIGSTON CARERS GROUP will be going to Dobbies Garden Centre. This trip will take place on the 15th April from 10.30-3.30pm and the pick up will be at the British Legion Car Park on Launceston Road Wigston. The manager of the British Legion has kindly agreed to Carers parking their cars at the back of the car park for this trip. Again call Sarah for more details. See links for both trips below. Ikea See the link above for more details Dobbies garden centre To find out more about Dobbies Garden Centre view the above link CARERS KEEPING FIT IN OADBY & WIGSTON In conjunction with the County Council Sports Development Workers, Voluntary Action Oadby & Wigston Carers' Project have devised an annual programme of leisure activity taster sessions. The first session to kick off these events is a Tai Chi session at Brocks Hill Environment centre, Washbrook Lane in Oadby. The session is just for Carers and will start at 9.30 -10.30am with a qualified instructer. The aim of the sessions is to encourage Carers to value the importance of their own well being as well as enjoying a little time out in a relaxing environment. It is also a good opportunity to try different types of leisure activities without committing oneself to a full programme. We ask that Carers contribute a small amount of £2 to cover go towards the overall costs of each of the sessions. The next activity will be a Yoga class to be held at the Scouts Den in Central Avenue in Wigston on the 23rd April 2008, from 6.00-8.00pm. So grab a pair of trainers and we look forward to you coming and joining us. Details can be found in the March newsletter or a full programme of the years events can be obtained by contacting Sarah on 0116 2810026. CARERS COOKING COMPETITION Carers’ Cook Off Are you any good at cooking? For Carers’ week in June we have organised a meal out with a difference. Along with Voluntary Action South Leicestershire & the Manor Farm Shop in Catthorpe we are holding a cooking competition. We are inviting you to send in recipes for simple wholesome home cooked meals. The cook at the Manor Farm Shop in Catthorpe will select the best two and these will be on the menu on the day of our meal out. Those who attend the meal on the day will then be asked to vote on which recipe they preferred and the winner will receive a prize. The meal will take place on Wednesday 11th June 2008 and further details of the times will be advertised nearer the time. In the meantime we ask that you send recipes as soon as possible and before May 1st. Any questions; call Sarah on 2810026. LOCAL CARER SUPPORT GROUPS The Carers Project helps to run 3 carers support groups: Carers For One Another This group meets at the Church on Central Ave in Wigston, on the third Thursday of each month from 10 am to 12 noon. Parking is available in the street and in the church's car park. The group meets for discussions, guest speakers, fun activities, letting off steam, sharing information and experiences, and just chatting. Refreshments served. Help is available with transport and sitting services. Oadby and Wigston Carers This group usually meets on the third Monday of each month now at the new venue of the Barnabas Centre on Hamble Road in Oadby, from 1.30pm until 3.00pm. The centre has its own car park and is disabled friendly. The group meets for discussions, guest speakers, fun activities, letting off steam, sharing information and experiences, and just chatting. Refreshments served. Help is available with transport and sitting services. South Wigston Carers They meet on Tuesdays at 11.00 am every 3rd Tuesday of the month in the Bassett Room at the Salvation Army Community Centre, Saffron Road in South Wigston. Other groups: Centre 88 Carers Group This is a group for carers of people suffering with mental health problems. It meets monthly on the first Thursday of each month from 7.30pm until 10ish, for fun activities and information sharing. Please phone VAOW for details of the venue and activity. Alzheimer's Support Group This group meets at The Cedars Centre in Wigston monthly. Please phone (0116) 2255700 for further details. There are regular joint events throughout the year, such as skittles/quiz evenings and outings. There are many other support groups run by specific organisations such as The Stroke Association, The Parkinsons Society etc. If you want to find a specific group or you would like more details of the groups listed then please contact the Carers Development Team, (0116) 2810026 ex 28 or email : ksmith@vaow.org.uk Office Hours: Monday to Thursday 9 am to 3.30 pm Friday 9 am to 1.00 pm Use our message forums to post your questions and comments about our Projects
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