North Ayrshire Carers Centre C a r e r s N e w s

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1 North Ayrshire Carers Centre C a r e r s N e w s I S S U E : / ( J A N ) AN INVITATION TO THE MOVIES THIS VALENTINE S DAY 14th Feb 2017 Carers are invited along to a Valentine Day Movie Treat at the Harbour Arts Centre in Irvine. (Movie TBC) Scones served with tea or coffee will also be included and is a great opportunity to have a day out with other Carers and to get lost in a great film. If interested, in coming along please give us a call on : Cost 2 A hot beverage and scone will be served from 11am. Movie should commence at approx 12pm. IF YOU ARE A WORKING CARER OR UNABLE TO ACCESS DAY TIME SERVICES AT THE CARERS CENTRE, THEN. And enjoy a two-course EVENING MEAL at Cecchini s In Ardrossan Thursday 23rd Feb at 6.30 pm Please call us at the Carers centre to book your place or for more information. Cost: 5 21st April am 1pm This Spring we have planned a fun couple of hours filled with Springtime activities. A delicious lunch will also be provided by Lunch to Go. If interested, then call now to reserve your place. INSIDE THIS NEWSLETTER: What s been happening Money Goals Training Workshop Groups & Therapy Info Young Carer News Young Carers Awareness Day...plus lots more

2 What s been happening... Contact Information Carers Christmas Lunch As always, we had a wonderful turn out at the Lauriston in Ardrossan for the Carers Christmas Lunch. A special thank you to Provost Ian Clarkson and Councillor Robert Steel for joining us, as well as some of the team members from the Health & Social Care Partnership. northayrshire.carers@ unity-enterprise.com Opening Hours Monday - Friday 9.00am pm The raffle was another overwhelming success, and as well as a brilliant response from Carers, several local business also made generous contributions for the raffle: These included: Simpsinns Nardini s Tesco Morrison s Just So Hair Salon Lloyd s Chemist If you require an appointment out with normal office hours, then please telephone the Carers Centre on in order to arrange this. KEEP UP TO DATE WITH NORTH AYRSHIRE CARERS Change of Circumstances In addition to this, Arran Carers attended a festive lunch at the Auchrannie. Unfortunately due to the weather, Sheena and Sharon were unable to make it over (much to their disappointment). However, the carers were joined by Kerry Rennie and also Ruth Bettley from Arran Medical Group. Please advise the Carers Centre of any changes to your circumstances, i.e. change of address, contact details, caring responsibilities or other information you think may be relevant. Thank You! 2

3 Carer s Rights Day 2016 was celebrated at North Ayrshire Carers Centre, and what fun we all had from indoor archery to pin the nose on Rudolph to chair exercises, as well as enjoying a delicious lunch prepared by Lunch To Go. Everyone who came along managed to fully join in with the fun and for those Carers who were coming along to the centre for the first time commented on how welcomed they felt and glad they had attended. A big thanks to Unity Enterprise s Chief Executive, Emma Soanes, who helped out on the day. Fundraising Evening Back in October, a Fundraising Event was held at Irvine Parks Bowling Club. The night turned out to be a brilliant success and we at the Carers Centre would like to thank all those Carers, as well as their friends and families for coming along and supporting us. As well as being a real fun and enjoyable evening, we also raised lots of money too for both Adult and Young Carer Services. So again, a big thank you for your ongoing support. Thank You to.. Over the past four months, the Carers Centre have received many kind and generous donations from various Organisations. These donations will go a long way in supporting and funding Carers activities and events. North Ayrshire Carers were the lucky recipient of funds donated by the Asda Foundation. These funds were the result of winning the green token challenge in the Asda store, Irvine. So a big thanks to Asda shoppers for their support. The Souter Trust presented us with a cheque, to help towards the cost of this year s Christmas Lunches and Young Carers Christmas Activities. North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership raised the sum of from their BIG BREAKFAST EVENT. So a big thank you to them. North Ayrshire Community Sports Awards raised a mammoth for Young Carers. This was presented to Carers Centre staff at an awards ceremony held at the Waterside in Seamill. Tunnock s kindly donated several boxes of assorted treats for Carers Groups. A big thanks goes their way. 3

4 Carers News Finances And Benefits Workshop For Carers. MONEY GOALS Delivered by Money Advice Scotland, these workshops are aimed at anyone interested in improving their money management skills. The course will take place over two days and cover topics such as: Money Confidence Spending Diary Bank Accounts Online Banking Saving Money Cost of Borrowing Choosing to Change Everyone s situation is different, that is why Money Goals is different; as these workshops will establish what you feel about your ability to manage your money, the tools that might help you and how to achieve both savings and greater confidence with your money. Most importantly you will choose what it is you want to achieve. Training Opportunity Times and Dates of Workshops: MONDAY 13TH MARCH & MONDAY 20TH MARCH (1pm 3pm) Please call the Carers Centre on to book your place on this two day course. EARLY BOOKING RECOMMENDED AS SPACES WILL BE LIMITED L E A R N I N G D I S A B I L I T Y S E R V I C E Useful Information Community Learning Disability Teams NHS Ayrshire & Arran s Community Learning Disability Teams will try and assist anyone who has a learning disability and needs help with some kind of health problem. You can contact the team yourself to ask for help or someone who knows you well can ask them to help you. This might be your doctor, social worker or a carer. Each team is based at their local Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) base. For North Ayrshire: North Ayrshire Team The Horseshoe Building Ayrshire Central Hospital Kilwinning Road Irvine KA12 8SS Tel: Do you smoke or care for someone who smokes? Looking for help to stop? Giving up smoking is the single biggest thing you can do to improve your health. Not only can giving up smoking add years to your life, it can also add s to your pocket. Fresh Air-shire is NHS Ayrshire & Arran s FREE Stop Smoking Service. They can offer you FREE information and FREE advice on the most successful ways to quit smoking and help support you in choosing what way is best for you. They can also provide you with FREE Stop Smoking Products to help you in your attempt to quit. For more information or to find out where the nearest support to you is, please call:

5 CARERS GROUPS These groups take place in the Carers Centre. All Carers Welcome 1.30pm 3.00pm Monthly First Tuesdays: 7th Feb 7th March 4th April The Craft and Chat group meet in the Carers Centre with the main emphasis on relaxation for the Carer, away from the Caring role. Whether you are crafty or not, a warm welcome awaits you.plus hot beverages, biscuits and sometime cakes too..yum!! Carers Chit Chat Group is again, another informal group held at the Carers Centre. It s a place to meet other Carers; to enjoy a chat with, and occasionally using a theme to focus on such as local history, childhood memories, favourite films, holidays etc. We would love to see you along at one of our groups, to enjoy a cuppa and a chat with 1.30pm 3.00pm Monthly Third Tuesdays: 17th Jan 21st Feb 21st Mar 18th April 16th May No Group Carers Week 2nd May other Carers. 6th June Carers Week 2017 will take place from June. The next edition of the Newsletter (May 2017) will contain full details of all events and activities. MALE CARER GROUP? Some interest has been expressed about starting a Male Carer Group. If this is something you think that may be of interest to you then we would be happy to hear from you. If you are interested then please contact Sharon at the Carers Centre by 20th February 2017 BEITH CARER GROUP? Some interest has been expressed about starting a Carer Group in the Beith area. If this is something you think that may be of interest to you then we would be happy to hear from you. Friday, 31st March 2017 On the above date, KA Leisure will be coming along to the Carers Centre to carry out Health Checks. If interested, then please contact us in the last week of January for more information. 5

6 P A G E 6 Groups & Therapies CARERS groups Our Support Groups are set in an informal and relaxed environment. They can offer a wide range of help and support to Carers. ARRAN: Ormidale Sports Pavilion, Brodick 11am pm (First) Wednesdays: 1st Feb, 1st Mar, 5th April, 3rd May alternative THERAPIES Therapies are available to book through the Carers Centre. Each therapy lasting 30 minutes. Contact us on for further information or to book your appointment. KILBIRNIE: Social Work Offices, Craigton Rd, Kilbirnie 10am 12pm (First) Thursdays: 2nd Feb, 2nd Mar, 6th Apr, 4th May KILWINNING: Dirrans Centre, Kilwinning 10am 12pm (Last) Thursdays: 26th Jan, 23rd Feb, 30th Mar, 27th Apr LARGS: Brooksby Resource Centre (1st Floor) Largs Largs group meets 3 times monthly every first, second and fourth Wednesday of the month, 10am 12pm. Staff from the Carers Centre attend on the second Wednesday only of each month If you wish to speak to a member of staff on a one to one basis, then this can be arranged by calling us on Irvine: Carers Centre 174 High St, Irvine Kilbirnie: Social Work Offices, Craigton Rd Largs: Brooksby Centre, Brisbane Road MASSAGE & BEAUTY TREATMENTS Every Tue 10am 12pm Every Wed 10am 12pm Every Wed 1.30m 3.30pm (Massage & Beauty Treatments) Every Thurs 1.30pm 3.30pm MASSAGE Monthly: Every 1st Thursday 10am 12 pm MASSAGE Monthly: Every 1st & 4th Wed, 10am 12pm ARDEER & ARDROSSAN: Three Town Carers Group (who meet in both Ardeer & Ardrossan) is a constituted group and carer led run by carers for carers. Ardeer: Neighbourhood Centre, Shore Road, Stevenston am pm (Third) Mondays: 16th Jan, 20th Feb, 20th Mar, 17th Apr Saltcoats: Saltcoats Library, FOR THE ATTENTION OF ALL CARERS Springvale MASSAGE Monthly: Every 2nd Monday 10am 12pm Ardrossan: Civic Centre, 150 Glasgow St, Ardrossan 10.00am pm (First) Mondays: 6th Feb, 6th Mar, 3rd Apr, SALTCOATS: Saltcoats Library Springvale Pl, 10.00am pm (Second) Mondays: 9th Jan, 13th Feb, 13th Mar, 10th Apr, 8th May FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ANY OF THE ABOVE GROUPS, PLEASE CONTACT US AT THE CARERS CENTRE ON IMPORTANT INFORMATION It is with regret that from 1 st February 2017 the cost of your therapy appointment will be increased to If you do need to cancel your appointment, we ask that you give us at least 24 hours notice to enable us to fill the appointment. Failure to attend or provide sufficient notice will result in the Carer being charged for the session. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. 6

7 YOUNG CARERS NEWS Thank You! North Ayrshire Young Carers are delighted to have been chosen as the beneficiaries of a recent fundraising event organised by KA Leisure in the Waterside Inn, West Kilbride in association with North Ayrshire Community Sports Awards. They managed to raise a whopping 602, thus enabling us to take our young carer groups to organised sporting events, which will boost their overall wellbeing. Many thanks to KA Leisure on behalf of all at North Ayrshire Young Carers. Deborah & Chris being presented with cheque. Photograph courtesy of Irvine Times. Below is a photo of the cheque being CHRISTMAS presented by ACTIVITIES KA Leisure. Young Carers Christmas Activities were again decided by each of the individual groups and as always some interesting requests were made, with groups settling for activities such as Go-Karting, Bowling, and Laser Quest. It goes without saying each and every one of the Young Carers had a brilliant time not to mention Sheila and Deborah too. FUNDING SUCCESS Above Some photos from Christmas Activities We are pleased to announce that Unity Enterprise successfully secured funds for the Young Carers Service in North Ayrshire. The purpose of this funding is to enable Young Carer Workers to work with groups in the local community. We will keep you informed via Facebook as well in the next edition of the newsletter of updates so watch this space! YOUNG CARERS NEWS 7

8 YOUN YoGu Cn Ag RCERaSr e N r se WS News Thurs, 26th January YOUNG CARERS AWARENESS DAY An event will be held on 26th January to mark National Young Carers Awareness Day. Carers Trust have helped make this possible by funding an event at Connexions in Irvine. Many Young Carers have been asked along, as well as invited guests from Education, Health & Social Care Partnership, Carers Trust, North Ayrshire Carers Champion etc. North Ayrshire Carers Centre were recently nominated for the Cream of Ayrshire Awards by one of our Young Adult Carers where we were lucky to reach the final three nominees for the Best Charity Award. Unfortunately we did not win, however we are truly grateful to have reached so far in the competition, and we were up against other worthwhile and amazing Ayrshire Charities. We are hoping for lots of positive outcomes from the day. Secondary Schools in North Ayrshire. GET IN TOUCH. North Ayrshire Young Carers support young people from age 8-18 and Young Adults up to the age of 25. If you wish further information on our Services and on how we can help, then please contact us at the Carers Centre: YOU NG CAR ERS N EWS VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES The Young Carer Workers are continuing to raise awareness of the Young Carers Project, by attending P.S.E lessons for all First Year Pupils within all nine The Young Carers Befriending Service has now been running for several months. This service offers one to one support to Young Carers who might benefit from additional support. We are currently recruiting volunteers to train as Befrienders. Perhaps you know anyone who might meet the criteria as listed in the poster below: VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES Unity Enterprise is a Registered Charity (SC20039) VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES PSE LESSONS