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Crossroads Carers Support Group (C.C.S.G.)
INSIDE THIS ISSUEForward Pg1Health Matters Pg2Money Matters Pg3Fundraising Pg4Christmas Meal Pg 5Mental Health Care Pg 6Life of a Carer / Pantomime Trip Pg 7Dementia Care Pg8Carers of Young People Pg9Young Carers Pg10Carers Registration Form Pg11Useful Contact Numbers Pg12
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Our Coffee Mornings this year are being funded by the Brighter BoroughFunding. A big thank you to Councillor Keith Cunliffe for your support.
So why not join us at one of our coffee mornings.
What can you expect?• A friendly welcome on arrival.• Opportunity to get to know others and share experiences.• Free refreshments.• Time to socialise, make new friends.• Entertainment, quiz or an activity and a raffle.
KINGSLEIGH METHODIST CHURCH,KING STREET, LEIGH WE OPEN AT 11. A.M.WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 8THWEDNESDAY MARCH 8TH
WEDNESDAY APRIL 12TH
FREE COPYTel: 07807 210913E-mail: [email protected]
Reg. Charity Number 1123043
This year we celebrate our 15th Year of providing support to carers
OVER TO YOU We would love to hear your suggestions on what you would liketo see in future editions of our Newsletter. To share your ideas please contact us.
Health Matters
NEW DVLA Online Reporting Of Insulin Dependent Diabetes And single Vision ConditionsYou can now use GOV.UK Verify to Report a medical condition that affects your driving and renew yourshort-term medical driving licence service. Ordinary licence holders can report diabetes and all single-visionconditions to the DVLA online and use the ‘Renew Your Short-Term Medical LicenceService’. Other conditions will soon be added.“For You By You”, Carers Passport For Civil Service EmployeesThe Passport provides carers, and their line managers, withinformation about how the individual's responsibilities impacttheir work. It includes any solutions agreed between the carerand his or her line manager, for example, compressed hours.For support and advice Phone 0800 056 2424www.foryoubyyou.org.uk/carers
DIABETESType 2 Diabetes and Me Diabetes UK
has launched an interactive online
e-learning programme to help people
with Type 2 diabetes understand and
manage their diabetes successfully.
From diet to treatments and where to
get support. The information is in five
easy-to-digest modules, which can
be completed at the user’s own pace and
in their own time.
http://www.type2diabetesandme.co.uk/
E cardThe E Card is an initiative led by Greater Manchester Greater Police to help vulnerable peoplestay safe when they are in the community.The E Card is compact enough it can fit in a wallet and contains the person’s name and emergencycontact information. The back of the card contains medical information or details of any disabilitiesthey may have. It also contains details of any additional support that may be required, such as BritishSign Language, or other interpretation services.If you would like a card, or want further information, contact Greater Manchester Police on 0161 856 2206or email [email protected]
WIGAN PRIMARY CARECOMMUNITY LINK WORKERS
FREE CONFIDENTIAL SUPPORT
If you are over 18 any member ofyour G.P. Practise can refer you.
Your Worker willSpend some time talking to you aboutIssues that are affecting your health.
Share information with you aboutlocal support.
Provide practical support to put youIn touch and help you access theright services and groups
MONEY MATTERS
GET DEBT ADVICE:National Debt Line a debt advice charity offering free helpAnd advice on dealing with your debt. Call them on0808 808 4000 or visit www.nationaldebtline.org
REDUCE YOUR WATER COSTS TOO:Contact Save Water Save Money on 0800 822 3922or go to www.savewatersavemoney.co.uk to see ifyou can get free water saving gadgets via your watercompany.
Alerts: e-mail scams
Be vigilant when you receive e-mails encouraging you to click on
links, they may contain viruses that can harm your computer.
Check the sender of the e-mail to see if it comes from the company
it claims and ensure your antivirus software is kept up to date.
Parent Carers: Help with Fuel Bills and Keeping Warm bycalling Contact a Family on 0808 808 3555.www.cafamily.org.uk/advice-and-support/resource-libraryand searching for “help with fuel bills.”
VAT: purchasing zero-rated adapted vehicles (guidance for customers) (VAT1615)
This guidance tells you what you need to know about purchasing adapted vehicles free of VAT if you are a
disabled wheelchair user planning to buy an adapted vehicle, or looking to purchase a vehicle on behalf of a
wheelchair user.
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/552692/VAT1615.pdf
Nationwide offers a financial support helpline for customers with mental illness
or dementia. Phone 0800 917 2393 Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm and Saturday 9am - 1pm
Charitable Grants from Motability
Financial help is available towards advance
payments for cars, adaptations to a new car
or one you already lease, and driving lessons.
Phone 0300 456 4566 to discuss your options.
Please first read this information:
http://www.motability.org.uk/charitable-grants
Child Tax Credit ChangesFrom April 2017 Child Tax Credit will be limited to 2 children, so that anysubsequent children born after April 2017 will not be eligible for support.In addition to the 2 child limit the ‘family element’ of £545 per year will beabolished. In effect this will mean that families with one or more children bornbefore April 2017 will continue to get the family element but new claims afterthis date will not.
If you’re struggling to keep your home warmthis winter, you may be eligible for freesupport through AWARM. Contact WiganBorough Care & Repair: 01942 239360www.wigan.gov.uk/warmhomes
Thank you to the following companies who donatedPrizes for our Christmas Raffle.
Cineworld LeighGreenhalghsLeigh CenturionsMarks and Spencers LeighSainsburys LeighTesco LeighThe Staff Team Coop LowtonTrevor Sorbie ManchesterWaterfieldsWigan Warriors
The raffle raised £550
Thank You to those who purchased tickets and sold them.
FUNDRAISING
A BIG THANK YOU to GREGGS for their generous donation of £2000which will be used to fund a respite carer break for some of our members in the coming months.
A Big Thank you to the Duchee of Lancaster Benevolent Fund who donated £1000to the Group. This will be used to facilitate respite for carers which will enable themto have a break from their caring role.
1st Prize 00232nd Prize 02683rd Prize 01684th Prize 04215th Prize 01056th Prize 02537th Prize 03828th Prize 01159th Prize 009010th Prize 038511th Prize 013012th Prize 028413th Prize 001914th Prize 044415th Prize 0317
WINNING TICKETS
Do You Know anyone or a local business whocan display a collection tin? -please tell us
Christmas Meal
MENTAL HEALTH CARE
The Mental Health Foundation has created a library with some great podcasts to help keep yourmind in tip top condition. You can find out more at www.mentalhealth.org.uk/podcastsand-videos
Medicines information Resources have recently launched a website, which gives you, our serviceusers and carers the information you may want to know about medications related to mental ill-health.The site, http://www.choiceandmedication.org.uk/5bp gives questions and answers on over 110medicines used in mental health and over 20 mental health conditions.There is also a search facility where you can search for information about certain medications andconditions.
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Information leaflets on many topics including:
Alcohol: our favourite drug
Bereavement
Complementary and alternative therapies
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Coping with a physical illness
Depression
Eating well
Sleeping well
Smoking and mental health
Order paper copies on
http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/pdf RCPsych
Order-Form2016.pdf
BIG WHITE WALL
A safe online community of people who are anxious, down
or not coping who support and help each other by sharing
what’s troubling them, guided by trained professionals.
Available 24/7, Big White Wall is completely anonymous so
you can express yourself freely and openly.
Professionally trained Wall Guides ensure the safety
and anonymity of all members www.bigwhitewall.comHELPLINES
Samaritans – 08457 90 90 90 (24-hours a day)
Saneline – A national, out-of-hours helpline for people affected by mental healthdifficulties (open every day of the year 6pm to 11pm) – 0845 767 8000
No Panic – Support for those experiencing panic attacks, compulsive disorder,Anxiety etc (open every day 10.00 am to 10.00 pm) – 0800 138 8889
Mind Legal Advice Line – Provides legal information and general advice on mentalHealth related law – 0300 466 6463 or [email protected]
RethinkAdvice line: 020 8974 6814 Email: [email protected] Website: www.rethink.org
Who do you care for and how long have you been a carer ?
I have been a carer for my son for the last fifteen years.
Has caring affected your own health?
As my son gets up each day at 4/5 am I have a constant lack of sleep.
I tend to fall asleep in the evening. My son needs constant supervision
which is stressful. He finds it difficult going out. As a typical young person
of fifteen he should be going out with friends and socialising.
How do you make time for yourself?
I joined CCSG and I have made friends there. I attend the Coffee Morning
and make use of their respite breaks. CCSG is the only time for myself.
Are there any changes you would like to see help improve carers lives?
I would like to see more respite breaks for carers.
What tips would you give to anyone caring?
Find somewhere to go to like CCSG. They are a friendly group.
They have a Website and Newsletter full of information.
On the 10th of December a Group of their carers and families went to see Aladdin at the Theatre Royal inSt Helens There was some time for shopping before the show.Everyone commented on how much they enjoyed the show. One of our members Karen gave feedback tothe Group via our Facebook page. See below.“I would just like to thank everyone from CCSG for a brilliant day out watching the PantomimeAladdin. Myself and my Grandchildren had a fantastic time . You the committee work so hardgiving up your time fundraising and running the group so Carers like myself can enjoy special days like this”.
DEMENTIA CARE
FALLSNHS Choices provides information about preventing falls, including for example:
• removing clutter, trailing wires and frayed carpet
• using non-slip mats and rugs
• organising the home so that climbing, stretching and bending are kept
to a minimum, and to avoid bumping into things
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Falls/Pages/Prevention.aspx
Books on Prescription - DementiaA new scheme has been launched in publiclibraries across England to help people withdementia and carers to access useful andreliable information.Reading Well Books on Prescription for dementiarecommends 25 books that feature information andadvice, help after diagnosis, practical support forcarers and personal stories.The selected books are available to people referredby health professionals and can be borrowed frompublic libraries by anyone. The three-year schemeis being led by the Reading Agency with theinvolvement of Alzheimer’s Society and fundingfrom Arts Council England. To find out more,please visit www.reading-well.org.uk or speakto your local library.
Dementia Guide from the NHS
Dementia Guide for Carers:
Free on iBooks, Kindle and the Apple App Store
Download at: http://ow.ly/yZvW3033Ln7
RemArc, or Reminiscence Archive, is de-signed to help
trigger memories in people with dementia using BBC
Archive material as stimulation.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/taster/projects/remarc
TALKING POINTonline community for anyoneaffected by dementia now hasmore than 50,000 members.Talking Point is a place wherepeople share experiences,advice and support at anytime, from anywhere with aninternet connection.Join in at alzheimers.org.uk/talkingpoint
You can create a Memory Bank with the BBC
Create a slideshow of photos, music and BBC pro-gramme clips. Try it for yourself, or create a show for
a friend, relative, elderly person, or someone with dementia. Best viewed on Desktop, laptop or tablet
http://www.bbc.co.uk/taster/projects/your-memories
CARERS OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
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USEFUL CONTACTS
The National Autistic SocietyGreater ManchesterTel: 0161 998 4667
NAS Autism HelplineTel: 0808 800 4104
NAS Parent2Parent ServiceTel: 0808 800 4106 WIGAN COUNCIL Children's Services - 01942 828300 Direct Payments Team - 01942 404507 Complex Needs Team 01942 487278
Disability Living Allowance (DLA)Telephone: 08457 123 456Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pmAttendance Allowance (AA)Telephone: 08457 123 456Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pmPersonal Independence Payment (PIP)Telephone: 0845 850 3322Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm
Riding for the Disabled (UK)Gives disabled children and people ofany age the opportunity to ride, vault, orcarriage drive. Suitable for children withphysical and learning difficulties. You cansearch for your nearest centre on theirwebsite or give them a call.0845 658 1082 www.rda.org.uk
DIMENSIONS - AUTISM FRIENDLY CINEMADimensions, in partnership with participating cinemas, show a different film each month froma selection of new releases, suitable for a wide age range.What makes them autism friendly screenings?The lights will be on lowThe volume will be turned downThere will be no trailers at the beginning of the filmYou'll be able to take your own food and drinksYou will be able to move around the cinema if you likeLocal participating cinemas include Cineworld Leigh and Bolton, Odeon Trafford Centre.To check Cinemas / what's on, http://www.dimensions-uk.org/…/…/autism-friendly-screenings/
Skills Solutions is a work-based learningprovider in Greater Manchester, and is one of the largest providers of apprenticeshipsin the North West. Call them on 0161 233 2656
National Careers Service0800 100 900.www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk
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Looking For WORK
NationalApprenticeshipScheme0800 0150 600.www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Wigan Youth Zone 01942 612061They run a job club, CV workshops, application andinterview training and apprentice opportunities.Wednesday Drop In 4-8 pm. Cost 50p
HELPLINESChildline 0800 111 For Anyone aged 18 or under who wants to talk day or night talk about any problem.You can make up a name, they keep everything private and it doesn’t show up on BT ‘telephone bills’.
Samaritans 0345 909090 For anyone in distress or suicidal. They will listen day or night and keepeverything private.
Talk to Frank 0800 776600 Yes Confidential advice or information for anyone with a drug problem,their own or someone in the family e-mail: frank@talktofrank website: www.talktofrank.com
Alateen Alateen is for teenage relatives and friends of alcoholics. Alateen is part of Al-Anon.Contact 0207 7593 2070. Website: www.al-anonuk.org.uk/alateen
Brook Confidential sexual health advice to the under 25’s 01942 614390
BABBLE is an online service for youngcarers were you can find other youngPeople in a similar position, chat, shareyour stories and hear about othersexperiences.You can access information and adviceto support you in your caring role andtalk directly to Babble’s team ofspecialist workers. To find out morevisit: www.babble.carers.org
Young Carers
CROSSROADS CARERS SUPPORT GROUPREGISTRATION FORM
CARERS DETAILS
Name:
Date of birth:
Current address:
Postcode
Email: Phone: Mobile:
CARED FOR DETAILS
Name
Address: Date of birth:
What kind of care is provided and how often:
Who do you care for? What is your relationship to them?
GP NAME AND ADDRESS
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BECONTACTED
TED BY US
Telephone: Post: Face to Face: Email:
DO YOU WANT ANY SPECIFIC INFORMATION
Signature Date:
All the views expressed in the publication are individual and not necessarily the view or policy of the support group or its supporters.
Editor. Andrew Shacklady
UTILITIESGas Escapes - 0800 111 999 Electricity Supply 0800 195 4141Water Supply - Leaks 0800 330 033
HEALTHDental Emergency 01942 614390 Out of Hours 0845 603 8504Wigan Accident and Emerg 01942 822 440NHS Direct 111Continence Service 01942 482497Drinkline 0800 917 8282G.P. Out of Hours 01942 829911
WIGAN COUNCILPhone:01942 828777 (Adults) 01942 828300 (children)Out Of Hours 0161-834-2436
Emergency repairs to council houses 01942 489005
You can accessthe Website byscanning theQR CODE
· Greater Manchester Police Non Emergency Ring 0161 873 5050 For fire, police, ambulance Emergency Ring 999
Useful Contacts For Carers
Local OrganisationsC.C.S.G - 07807 210 913Citizens Advice Bureau - 0300 330 1153Lowton Mencap - 01942 608942Dementia Buddy - 01942 888990Wigan and Leigh Young Carers - 01942 679352Home Delivery Library Service - 01942 486985Sesoriel 0789992469
NATIONAL ORGANISATIONSCarers UK - Advice line - 0808 808 7777Lone Parent Helpline - 0800 018 502Diabetes UK Careline - 0845 120 2960Parkinson’s National helpline - 0808 800 0303Mencap - National helpline - 0808 808 1111.
Money advice service 0300 500 5000
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If you have anything you would like tosee in the next newsletter, a poem or astory, an article, your favourite recipe.Please E-mail it to: [email protected] contact us on 07807 210913
