Wokingham Carers Hub August 2017 Newsletter

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1 Wokingham Carers Hub August 2017 Newsletter Carers Week What a great success with feed back from Carers on how much they enjoyed the activities during Carers Week. Every one enjoying a sing along, One carer particularly enjoyed the Abba songs One of the many Pamper sessions held at the Coppid Beech Hotel. Professionals from different fields attended New Friends were made and have kept in touch The Windsor Boat Trip was a lovely day out and all Carers that attended expressed how much they enjoyed the experience

2 Wokingham Active Adults Is a physical activity programme run by Wokingham Borough Council. All sessions are run within the Borough and are aimed at people over 16. The sessions are adapted for all abilities so whether you want to get fit, stay healthy, or try something new, there is a Wokingham Active Adult session for you. Victoria BeeBee has set up a choir for Carers in the Wokingham area, if you would like any further information please use the contact details below. How to Join Call : sport@wokingham.gov.uk or visit and search Active Adults, for more details info@voxskool.com

3 Would you like to do some free training??? 3 First Aid Moving & Handling Mindfulness If you are interested in any of the courses above call the Carers Hub on or ask@berkshirecarershub.org The Link Visiting Scheme aims to offer friendship and support to anyone who is isolated or lonely and who would benefit from having a regular visitor. The majority of those visited are older people, but there aren't any age restrictions. We visit those who are mobile and those who are housebound. If you are interested in learning more please contact us at: info@linkvisiting.org or contact us on: Wokingham Carers Hub Support Groups You are warmly welcome to attend any of the below listed groups for a cuppa and meet up with other carers. General Carers Group - held every 2nd Wednesday of the month 10-12pm Stroke Carers group - held every 2nd Thursday of the month 10-12pm Mental Health Group - held every first Friday of the month 2pm 4pm Dementia Carers Group - held every last Wednesday of the month 2.30pm-430pm Alzheimer's Café Carers Group - held every other week on a Tuesday 1.30pm-3pm (Support for the person you care for is available at this group)

4 Have you registered as a Carer with your GP practice? Missing out on Carers Credit? Are you of working age and have left your job or reduced your hours to care for someone? If so, you may be eligible for Carer s Credit. Carer s Credit is a National Insurance Credit that helps to avoid gaps in your National Insurance record which can affect your state pension. If you are caring for someone for 20 or more hours a week and are under state pension age, you may be eligible for Carer s Credit. This may be the case even if you don t qualify for Carer s Allowance. More information can be found on carers-credit Alternatively, call the Carer s Allowance Unit on or contact the Carers Hub on If you are helping to care for a friend, neighbour or a family member who is frail, has a long term illness or a disability, remember to tell your GP practice and ask to be added to their Carer s Register Camp Mohawk is a multi-functional day centre for children with special needs and their families, set in 5 acres of beautiful countryside, just outside Wargrave, Berkshire. Throughout the year the centre provides a range of activities, facilities and natural space to encourage children with a variety of special needs to play, socialise and learn in a secure and caring environment. To find out more visit the website Woodley Food Store The Woodley Pilot Light Trust helps the Churches of Woodley to provide an emergency Food Store for people in a time of crisis. This is a local initiative to provide local people with food in a time of crisis. If you are in the Woodley area and are in need of a food parcel, please ring on weekdays between 9am and 4pm or on weekdays between 9am and 12.30pm. If you would like to make a donation of food or money, please also phone one of the above numbers. Donations of food should be either tinned or dried foods. For money donations, cheques should be made payable to the Woodley Pilot Light Trust. Free School Uniforms Do you have a child aged between 4-7 years old and require any help financially to purchase a school uniform? A local charity called First Days can offer support with providing free school uniforms. Please contact us at the Carers Hub if this is of interest to you and we can look to complete a referral to First Days on your behalf. Please note the pop up shop where uniforms can be collected will be held on 7 th August in Woodley and 21 st August in Wokingham. Please note you will only be able to pick up a uniform if you have completed a referral with us and received an ed voucher from First Days. Call the Carers Hub on or ask@berkshirecarershub.org Members of Woodley Churches can also make donations via their church

5 Carers Forum Would you like an opportunity to have your say about local support for Carers, evaluate services locally and help shape current and future carers support? The forum meets every 6 weeks in Wokingham and all unpaid carers are very welcome to attend. The forum meetings are on the following dates 10-12pm at the Fire Station, Wokingham. Friday 18 th August Tuesday 3 rd October Friday 17 th November Tuesday 9 th January Friday 16 th February Friday 6 th April Family Fund Is a charity supporting families who care for disabled or seriously ill children. They have grants on offer and they will consider requests that relate to the needs of a disabled or seriously ill child, young person and their family. This might be furniture, clothing, bedding, kitchen appliances, sensory toys, computers or tablets, a family break, or maybe something to help with college for 16 and 17 year olds. Please read through their eligibility before applying. Please see the link to their website or contact Family Fund on the number below. Tel

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