Category Archives: Carers
Free courses for carers available
CARERS are being offered the chance to join courses to help them deal with emergencies at home and keeping their loved ones safe around the house.
Gloucestershire County Council is offering two free courses.
Carers can book themselves on and don’t need to be referred by a social worker.
Gloucester’s sessions take place at Messenger House. On December 10 from 10am until 1pm there will be a coping with emergencies session, while on December 12 at the same time there will be a session about helping people move safely.
Councillor Andrew Gravells, cabinet member for health, said: “Carers are our unsung heroes. These new courses should help them to deal with some of their biggest concerns.”
To book a place call 01452 500885 or 426254.
http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/
New charter to provide additional support to carers across Aberdeenshire
Local authority agrees to withdraw charges to carers for community respite.
A charter which aims to provide additional support to carers across Aberdeenshire has been endorsed by local councillors.
Aberdeenshire Council’s Social Work and Housing Committee agreed to withdraw charges to carers for community respite, as well as respite provided by dementia support workers and direct carer services at a recent meeting.
Big Frank Bruno proves a knock-out at mental health charity event held at Norwich hotel
Former world heavyweight champion and national treasure Frank Bruno was given a hero’s welcome as he took to the stage at a Norwich hotel.
Peter Walsh Monday, September 24, 2012
2:00 PM
Bruno’s mission is to help others deliver a knock-out blow to mental health issues.
The much-loved boxer, who realised his world title ambition in 1995 when he beat Oliver McCall at Wembley, has faced a long battle against bipolar disorder and was sectioned under the Mental Health Act in 2003.
But Bruno is coming to terms with his condition – and attended the Smile Ball at the De Vere Dunston Hall Hotel, near Norwich, in aid of Norwich Mind, a mental health charity, to help give others the confidence to do the same.
Bruno this year appeared in front of millions as a guest on Piers Morgan’s Life Stories show on ITV1, but it was TV presenter Trisha Goddard with whom he went toe-to-toe at the start of Saturday’s event.
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