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Carers Week is an annual awareness campaign to bring caring right out into the open, recognising and celebrating the contribution carers make to families and communities throughout the UK. Right now there are around 6.5 million carers in the UK (29,000 estimated in Plymouth), looking after older, seriously ill or disabled family and friends. Caring is part of being human and at the heart of family life. As our population ages and
people live longer, often with complex health conditions, more and more of us will find ourselves caring. Yet many still see caring as a private matter. Many people don’t identify themselves as carers, they feel they are just doing what anyone else would so they don’t always know what support is available to them. This year Carers UK are focusing on Building Carer Friendly Communities. Communities which support carers to look after their loved ones well, while recognising that they are individuals with needs of their own. Visit www.carersweek.org to download their research report to find out what they are calling for and how we can all help build Carer Friendly Communities. Take a look inside for an array of events and activities for carers and their families to attend in carers week in Plymouth.
Caring for Carers
Newsletter
May 2017 Issue 14
Monday 12th June
Trip to Looe by train - The seaside town of Looe keeps visitors entertained all year round and is still very much a working fishing port. Level streets snake their way to the beach near the town’s banjo-shaped pier passing a mix of shops many of which are located in buildings dating from the 16th and 17th centuries. Looe is famous for its food and many eateries and serves fare from fish and chips near the river to gourmet menus in smart restaurants perched on the hill overlooking the harbour. The train leaves Plymouth at 9.21am (Meet at the station at 9.00am) and the return journey from Looe is at 2.59pm (Arrives at Plymouth station at 4.51pm). This journey is not suitable for anyone who is unable to use stairs. A £5 non refundable contribution is required. This event is for carers only. To book a place please contact us on 01752 201890 or email [email protected]
Taster therapy sessions and Carers Café -Come and relax and unwind and enjoy a relaxing therapy and refreshments and cake. Therapists will be available to offer mini facials, mini manicures, foot health treatments and sound healing. Taster treatments last for 30 minutes and a £5 non refundable contribution is required. To ensure that we can offer this to as many carers as possible please book a time slot for one treatment only. These treatments can only be accessed by carers but the person you care for can attend with you and wait in our pop up carers café and have free refreshments and cake with our friendly Carers Support Co-ordinators while you have your treatment. To book a place please contact us on 01752 201890 or email [email protected]
Tuesday 13th June
Sea Fishing Trip - All equipment provided, bar on board with hot and cold drinks. Toilets on deck level. Assistance will be given landing your fish so no experience required. A £10 non refundable contribution is required. This event is for carers only. Meet at Mount Batten Jetty at 9.45am and return at 1.00pm. To book a place please contact us on 01752 201890 or email [email protected]
Introduction to Traditional Greenwood Craft Skills - This workshop will run from 1.00pm - 4.00pm at 156 Mannamead Road, Plymouth, PL3 5QL. In the short session with Phil Harwin from the WEA you will be introduced to the skills, tools and materials required to make a range of items which could include spatulas, butter knives and gypsy flowers. You will be shown the safe way to use knifes, and drawknifes and other traditional green woodworking tools. A £5 deposit is required to secure your place and will be returned to you when you attend. This event is for carers and the person they care for to attend. Please wear work clothes and sensible footwear. To book a place please contact us on 01752 201890 or email [email protected]
Oral Health is a right, not a privilege! - Drop in for a free 'cuppa' with Fran Marriott (Independent Oral Health Educator, GDC number 1795) from 10.00am - 2.00pm at Unit 49, City Business Park, Stoke. Find out about special care and 'adapted' toothbrushes, a variety of toothpastes (including non flavoured/non foaming ones) plus general hints and tips for better oral health. NB no looking in mouths at all
Wednesday 14th June
Lunch at Sizzall - Join us for lunch and a drink at Sizzall Buffet and Barbecue Grill,15 Derrys Cross, Plymouth, PL1 2SW from 12.00pm - 2.00pm. A £5.00 non refundable contribution is required. This event is for carers and the person they care for to attend. To book a place please contact us on 01752 201890 or email [email protected]
Warm and Well Coffee Morning - Plymouth Energy Community and the Big Lottery are delighted to invite you to a Warm and Well coffee morning. Find out about Free help for you and your home if you are caring for someone, or receiving care. From switching energy provider to save money, to applying for £140 towards your electricity bill…..the team will be on hand to help you every step of the way. This event is being held at Bentley’s Restaurant, the Copthorne Hotel, Armada Way, Plymouth, PL1 1AR. Please be present by 10.00am and reserve your place early as there are only 50 spaces available. To book please either email [email protected] or telephone 01752 477117 with the names of those attending, dietary requirements and your contact details.
“In Plymouth there will be an array of activities and events for carers and their
loved ones to attend to support them to be happy, healthy and well”
Wednesday 14th June continued…...
Free Legal Advice Clinic - Wolferstans Solicitors will be holding a clinic at their North Hill Office at 60-66, North Hill, Plymouth, PL4 8EP between 12.00pm and 3.00pm. It is a no obligation, free drop in legal surgery with tea and cake. The free legal advice clinic is open to all people who require care and to those who provide the care. No appointment is necessary - just turn up for free help and advice from a specialist solicitor. Any questions contact Rebecca on 01752 292322 or email [email protected]
Thursday 15th June
Bingo and afternoon tea - Join us for afternoon tea, prize bingo and play your cards right fun and games at the Copthorne Hotel from 12.00pm – 2.30pm. A £5 non refundable contribution is required. This is for carers and the person they care for to attend. To book a place please contact us on 01752 201890 or email [email protected]
Free Creative Writing Workshop - Join us from 10.00am – 12.00pm at 156 Mannamead Road, Plymouth, PL35QL.The workshop will include a group discussion and writing exercises to help writers at any stage. Whether you have no experience or have previously done some creative writing and would like to improve your skills. Writing materials will be provided but you are more than welcome to bring your own if you would like to do so. Carers only activity. Refreshments will be provided. To book a place please contact us on 01752 201890 or email [email protected]
Painting for Pleasure - A taster session of watercolour painting techniques with Shari Hills from the WEA from 1.00pm – 3.00pm at 156 Mannamead Road, Plymouth, PL35QL. Have a go at creating small, colourful greetings cards using a variety of interesting watercolour techniques including the use of wet into wet painting, salt crystals, simple leaf printing, and use of cling film. A £5 deposit is required to secure your place and will be returned to you when you attend. This event is for carers and the person they care for. Please wear work clothes and sensible footwear. To book a place please contact us on 01752 201890 or email [email protected]
Does the person you care for wear hearing aids? - Sensory Solutions (formerly known as the Hearing and Sight Centre) is offering a FREE 2 hour workshop designed to help carers support their cared for person to make best use of their prescribed NHS hearing aids. This session will run from 2.00pm - 4.00pm in the Mercer Room at 156 Mannamead Road, PL3 5QL and will cover: Hearing loss and its implications for the individual, hearing aid maintenance, tips for communicating with a person who has hearing loss, assistive technology options. Please telephone 01752 201899 to book your space.
Friday 16th June
Get Crafty with Plymouth Carers Forum Craft Group –Decorate canvas shopping bags using different techniques such as, sewing, button work and appliqué from 10.00am - 4.00pm at 156 Mannamead Road, Plymouth, PL3 5QL. Bring a packed lunch if you would like to stay all day. This activity is for carers and the person they care for and a £3 non refundable deposit is required to secure your place. For further information or to book your place please call 07514 215745
Summer Buffet - Enjoy a fabulous Summer buffet and raffle at Crownhill & District Royal British Legion Club, Tailyour Road, Crownhill, Plymouth, PL6 5DH from 12.00pm - 2.30pm. A £5 non refundable contribution is required. This is for carers and the person they care for to attend. To book a place please contact us on 01752 201890 or email [email protected]
10% discount at Moments Café - Memory Matters Moments café are located at 69a New George Street , Plymouth and are offering all carers 10% off food and drink in Carers Week. Please present your Carers Card to access this discount www.moments-cafe.co.uk
“If you are a carer give us a call to join us at some of the great activities and events
below.”
Support for Carers/ Carers Week Offer - By Simon Stevenson, Partner at Thompson & Jackson Solicitors LLP
With Carers Week 2017 almost upon us, here are a few of the many things that our specialist lawyers at Thompson & Jackson Solicitors can do to help carers or people being cared for. All of
our lawyers are full accredited members of Solicitors for the Elderly and we pride ourselves on providing clear “no-jargon” advice, at a reasonable cost in a friendly and sympathetic manner. We are pleased to be able to offer a discount of £25 off our charges for making a Will or Lasting Power of Attorney. This offer applies to all Will or Lasting Power of Attorney instructions received during June 2017 when you quote “Carers Promo 17” when making your appointment. We are also able to offer free home visits if you are unable to visit our offices *.
Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) -These allow a person to delegate power to someone else to make decisions for them if in future they can’t make their own decisions. LPA’s can be made in relation to your Property and Finances and Health and Welfare decisions. Both you and the person you are caring for may need to make an LPA in case they have an accident or become confused and are no longer legally able to deal with their own property and financial affairs or take decisions themselves about such matter as their own treatment, or where they should live.
Deputyship - If you or the person you care for becomes mentally incapable of making an LPA but still have finances or property that need dealing with, then someone (who may not be someone of your choice) will have to apply to the Court to be made a Deputy. The Deputy can deal with the property and finances for the mentally incapable person. The process takes 6-8 months on average, and can be very expensive (and certainly far more expensive and time consuming than making a LPA). It is therefore much better that you and the person you care for make LPAs and then they can decide who they trust to deal with their affairs.
Wills - When a family member becomes a carer perhaps for elderly parents, sometimes the whole family agrees that the carer should have a larger part of the property of the parents once they die. Alternatively, the rest of the family may be suspicious and think the carer might have an ulterior motive. To avoid a dispute, it’s important that the parents make the sort of will which they want, and where they try to be fair to everyone. Often we act for carers who are parents of an adult child who might be unable to look after themselves or their finances. In that case, often what the parents need is a trust for their child in their wills. Once both parents have died, the trust in your will can provide financial help or even a roof over the child’s head without giving the child the responsibility of managing things themselves, and without affecting any means tested benefits they receive.
If you would like further information please ask for Simon Stevenson on 01752 665037 or email [email protected] *Geographical limits apply
Event and activity policy - Unless otherwise stated, all events and activities must be booked in advance. Please ring 01752 201890 to book you place. Some events require a non-refundable contribution, payable at time of booking to secure your place. If an event or activity is over-subscribed we will give priority to:
1. New Carers who have been in contact with us for under 12 months 2. Carers who have not accessed an activity for some time 3. Carers and Former Carers who it is felt will benefit from this activity
Activities for Carers
Thursday 29th June - Trip to the Theatre Royal to see The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night -Time. Winner of 7 Olivier Awards and 5 Tony Awards® including ‘Best Play’, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time brings Mark Haddon’s best-selling novel to thrilling life on stage, adapted by two-time Olivier Award-winning playwright Simon Stephens and directed by Olivier and Tony Award®-winning director Marianne Elliott. Christopher, fifteen years old, has an extraordinary brain – exceptional at maths while ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched and he distrusts strangers. When he falls under the suspicion of killing Mrs Shears’ dog, it takes him on a journey that upturns his world. We will meet at the entrance to the Theatre Royal at 2.00pm as the play commences at 2.30pm. A £10 non refundable contribution is required. This event is for carers only.
Tuesday 18th July - Tour of the Theatre Royal TR2 Production and Learning Centre and cream tea. Here you can see where they build sets, make costumes and props and where companies come to rehearse. Please note: the tour takes part in various areas of the Theatre and will require the use of steps and walkways on many levels. We will meet at TR2,12 Neptune Park,Cattedown,Plymouth,PL4 0SJ at 1.30pm ready for the tour at 2.00pm. A £5 non refundable contribution is required. This event is for carers only.
Thursday 3rd August - Trip to the Theatre Royal to see Funny Girl. This show brought global fame to Barbra Streisand 50 years ago, boasting some of the most iconic songs in film and theatre history, including People and Don’t Rain On My Parade. Half a century later, this ‘exhilarating embrace of a production’ (The Independent) comes to Plymouth after wowing critics and audiences alike in London’s West End. This iconic musical tells the story of Fanny Brice, whose vocal talents and comedic ability see her rise from Brooklyn music hall singer to Broadway star. We will meet at the entrance to the Theatre Royal at 2.00pm as the play commences at 2.30pm. A £10 non refundable contribution is required. This event is for carers only.
Wednesday 13th September - All you can eat Lunch at Pan Asia Buffet. 12.00pm - 2.00pm . Call 01752 201890 to book your place. A £5 non refundable contribution is required. This event is for carers and the person they care for to attend.
Wednesday 18th October - 2 course carvery meal and a drink at Toby Carvery Roborough,399 Tavistock Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 7HB from 12.00pm - 2.00pm . A £5 non refundable contribution is required. This event is for carers and the person they care for to attend.
Caring for Carers Monday Crafty Workshops - Taster craft sessions on a monthly basis at 156 Mannamead Road, Plymouth, PL3 5QL from 10.30am - 12.30pm. 22nd May, 19th June, 24th July, 21st August, 25th September, 23rd October and 20th November .This activity is for carers only and a £2.50 non refundable deposit is required. To book your place please call Caring for Carers on 01752 201890.
Has your Caring role ended? ‘Life After Caring’
If your caring role has ended it can take some time to adjust. You may feel isolated after many years of caring or you might want to see if there is any support you can get from others in a similar position. Caring for Carers is starting a new information session called ‘Life after Caring’. This session will offer guidance to any carer’s who no longer have a caring role. The purpose of this new session is to help you move forward and develop support networks beyond the Caring for Carers service.
Information available will be shaped by the people who attend but could include advice on who to turn to if you have been recently bereaved, starting or returning to paid employment, volunteering Opportunities and learning new skills or hobbies. This runs on the last Friday of the month at 156 Mannamead Road, Plymouth, PL3 5QL from 10.00am – 12.00pm. 2017 dates are 30th June, 28th July, 25th August, 29th September, 27th October and 24th November 2017, No meeting in December. If you are interested in attending or would like further information, please contact Deborah Atter by telephone: 01752 201890 or Email: [email protected]
Free training for Carers held at Improving Lives Plymouth, 156 Mannamead Road, PL3 5QL
To book on to any of these workshops please call Caring for Carers on 01752 201890 or E-mail [email protected]
Managing Stress Workshops – Stress can be a useful part of everyday life but sometimes it can lead to a feeling of being overwhelmed and exhausted, causing difficulties at work or home. This workshop introduces the symptoms of stress and how the body responds, and provides simple strategies to manage this. The workshop is run by Plymouth Options on Mondays from 10.30am -12.00pm 26th June 17, 21st August 17 and 16th October 17. Refreshments are provided.
Mindfulness Workshops – When we are stressed, anxious or feeling low our thoughts, troubles and worries can often add to our problems. Mindfulness practice can help people develop the ability to deal with life’s pressures and is a form of self-awareness training that helps people get to know themselves more fully, think more clearly and in the present moment. The workshop is run by Plymouth Options on Mondays from 10.30am -12.00pm 15th May 17, 24th July 17, 18th September 17 and 27th November 17. Refreshments are provided.
Dementia Insight Workshops – Caring for Carers run free dementia insight workshops for any carer who is supporting someone who has dementia. Once you have attended this workshop you will have a simple awareness of how dementia affects the brain, be able to communicate more effectively with relatives, carers and professionals, Identify changing behaviour and recognise some of the reasons for behaviour changes, recognise simple changes that can enhance both the carer’s and cared for’s well-being and have explored Self-Care and why it is important. Workshops run from 10.00am – 3.00pm on Tuesday 16th May 17, Tuesday 20th June 17, Tuesday 18th July 17, Thursday 10th August 17, Wednesday 6th September 17, Thursday 19th October 17 and Thursday 16th November 17. A light lunch and refreshments are provided.
Other Carers Groups:
Mental Health Carers drop-in support groups - at William Sutton Village Hall, 31 Miles Mitchell Avenue, Crownhill, Plymouth, PL6 5LY. The morning session runs on the second Thursday of the month from 10.30am – 12.30pm and the evening session runs on the fourth Thursday of the month from 6.00pm – 8.30pm. If you would like more information please contact Helen Fellows on 01752 211243 or email [email protected]
Ex-carers group - Currently runs on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 2.30pm – 4.00pm at Stoke Library, 21 Albert Road, Stoke, PL1 2AB and with effect from May we will also be running on the 4th Friday of each month from 10.30am – 12.00pm at the Scope Offices, 75-77 Cornwall Street, Plymouth PL1 1LR – This group is open to anyone who is no longer undertaking a caring role, this could be due to bereavement, their loved one moving into another care environment, or just moving away. Caring is something which can take a large amount of your time and often carers don’t know where to turn when this comes to an end. We are here to help you find yourself again and help you with the next phase of your life. If you would like to find out more about our group please contact Helen on 211243 or email [email protected]
Carers Hub Ukulele Group - A great opportunity to de-stress and build your confidence, whilst having fun and learning a new skill with like minded people. We provide ukuleles for you to use whilst at the workshop so that you can decide if it’s for you before buying your own. Please call the Carers Hub on 01752 201890 for further information.
The Plymouth Carers Forum Craft Group - A friendly group for carers and ex-carers wishing to undertake a variety of crafts. We meet on Fridays from 1.00pm – 3.30pm at 156 Mannamead Road, Plymouth, PL3 5QL and the cost for each session is £3. If you are interested in attending & would like further information please contact 07514 215745
Carers Creative Writing Group - A friendly group that focuses on writing poems and short stories. The people who attend support one another in their writing and are encouraged to read out their work. It can also be emotional, cathartic and healing. There’s plenty of laughter too. So, if you love writing, whatever your standard, come and join them. You’ll be made very welcome. We meet one Wednesday a month from 10.30am until 12.30pm in the Cole Room, 156 Mannamead Road, Plymouth, PL3 5QL. 2017 dates are 21st June, 19th July, 16th August, 20th September, 18th October and 15th November. For further information please contact John McKenna on 01752 256020.
Carer’s Drop-in/Support groups led by Caring for Carers
Caring can be very isolating and our carers drop-in support groups are intended to be a venue in which carers can meet with other carers, gain support, gather information and seek advice as well as having time away from their caring role. There is a Carers Support Coordinator present at every meeting as there may be times when you want to talk to someone who understands the pressures of being a carer or you may want practical advice or support to help you cope. Tea, coffee, biscuits and a friendly face will always be available for anyone who needs information, emotional or practical support, or simply feels the need to have a chat.
Dementia Carers Drop-in held at 156 Mannamead, PL3 5QL on a Tuesday from 10.00am – 12.00pm. 2017 dates are 13th June, 11th July, 8th August, 12th September, 10th October, 14th November. The person you care for can also attend and be supported by Memory Matters Activity Workers in a different room. For further information please call Deborah Atter on 01752 201890
Drop-in support group for carers supporting someone with a learning disability held at 156 Mannamead, Plymouth, PL3 5QL on the 1st Tuesday of the month from 10.00am-12.00pm. 2017 dates are 6th June, 4th July, 1st August, 5th September, 3rd October, 7th November. For further information please call Sarah Austin on 01752 256020.
Drop-in support group for carers held at Colwill Lodge Leypark Walk, Estover, Plymouth, PL6 8UE on a Wednesday from 10.00am-12.00pm. 2017 dates are 14th June, 12th July, 9th August, 13th September, 11th October, 8th November. For further information please call Sarah Austin on 01752 256020.
Drop-in support group for carers and the person they care for held at Harewood House in Plympton on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month (not bank holidays) 2.00pm - 4.00pm. 2017 dates are 22nd May, 5th &19th June, 3rd & 17th July, 7th & 21st August, 4th & 18th September, 2nd & 16th October and 6th & 20th November. For further information please call Deborah Atter on 01752 201890
Drop-in support group for carers at Ernest English House every other Wednesday 10.30am-12.30pm.2017 dates are 7th & 21st June, 5th & 19th July, 2nd &16th August, 6th & 20th of September, 4th & 18th October and 1st & 15th November, For further information please call Bev Watters on 01752 201890.
Drop-in support group for carers held on the last Tuesday of the month at St Budeaux Library Victoria Road, Plymouth PL5 1RQ 10.00am-12.00pm. 2017 dates are 30th May, 27th June, 25th July, 29th August, 26th September, 31st October and 28th November. For further information please call John McKenna on 01752 256020.
Drop-in support group for Carers at Plymstock Library, located on Horn Cross Road, Plymstock, PL9 9BU on the 2nd Friday of the month from 10.00am -12.00pm. 2017 dates are 9th June, 14th July, 11th August, 8th September, 13th October and 10th November. For further information please call Bev Watters on 01752 201890. Please note that from 8th September 2017 this drop-in support group will be held at Age UK Plym-outh, 8 Memory Lane, Plymouth PL9 9GH
Drop-in support group for carers at North Prospect Library, 163 North Prospect Rd, Plymouth PL2 2NE on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 1.00pm -3.00pm.2017 dates are 21st June, 19th July, 16th August, 20th September, 18th October and 15th November. For further information please call Sarah Austin on 01752 256020.
Drop-in support group for Male carers held at Elspeth Sitters House, Hoegate Street, Barbican, Plymouth every other Friday from 10.00am – 12.00pm. 2017 dates are 2nd, 16th & 30th June, 14th & 28th July, 11th & 25th August, 8th & 22nd September, 6th & 20th October and 3rd & 17th November. For further information please call John McKenna on 01752 256020.
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Dementia: Acrostic poems, Gloria May and Helen Phillip
A less good day
Day by day, week by week, month by month, my
memories
Evaporate, increasingly my mind is muddled, I am
confused and as my
Memories disappear, places fade, people fade, and I fade
Eroding, erasing a life lived and a lifetime of memories so that
Now my days are empty, lonely and frightening as I am
Tormented by strange sights, sounds and feelings
Information and sensory overload is my daily reality
And this haunts me even when I close my eyes
A good day
Dementia is me, you, everywhere and people understand that
Everyone can help in their own small way so that my
Memories can be encouraged and rekindled which will
Enrich my life, my sense of self and will give me back my smile
Now is the time for you to make a difference and do what you can
To empower and help me and others on their dementia journeys,
thereby
Improving our lives and those of our carers, the unsung heroes
and heroines
And what a wonderful world that would be – thank you.
I am a carer and I am also a walk leader for ‘Walkswithhistory’ part of the ‘walks for life’ group also based in Plymouth which caters for all people. The idea is to get people walking without noticing, which is the best exercise. It also has an addition benefit that helps people that are lonely, elderly, obese, to regain some confidence, without
noticing, meet with other people, converse, and make new friends. Most walks range from 30 mins to 1 hour and are free…but some major walks are much longer and there is a small fee. Please have a look at the sites on line at https://www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder/plymouth-walks-history or future dates and meets…also there is the Plymouth History festival running soon…plenty of stuff to get people out and about Best regard and thanks for being there - Richard (Carer)
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