Carers News

This month's edition includes news about:

Art Competition
Carer Money Matters
Carer Connect
Calendar of Events
Job Openings at SCC

Bags of Taste
End Carer Poverty
Relaxed Performance
Community Kitchen
Fire Safety Checks

Design the Sheffield Carers Centre Christmas Card & win a prize!

Would you like your artwork to feature on the front of the Sheffield Carers Centre’s Christmas card? This card will be sent to volunteers and local organisations. The winner will receive a Painting Set with a canvas, palette, brushes, and paints! If you love creating art, why not join our Carers Art Group? We meet monthly and would love to see your work! Submit your designs now!

We can help unpaid carers to manage their fuel bills

We are partnering with the Carers Trust and over 20 local charities across the UK to work on a special project. The aim is to provide a range of free advice and practical support to help unpaid carers to manage their household fuel costs. Click 'more details' to see what support we can provide and to contact us for further information on this new project.

Carer Connect: Stay Connected and Combat Isolation

'Carer Connect' provides an opportunity to chat to one of our volunteers regularly, either about your caring situation or just about life in general. We aim to help carers stay connected and if they want, help them access local support in their community. We can help you reconnect with your community by providing information about groups and various activities for unpaid carers.

Free activities for carers in October: view our calendar of events
Take a break from your caring role and join other unpaid carers in Sheffield. We have a range of free activities planned this month, from coffee mornings to craft sessions. Use the 'more details' link to find out the locations, dates, and how to contact us for more information. Got a suggestion for a new activity that we could provide for carers? We’d love to hear from you!

Volunteer & Activities Coordinator & Carer Advisor job vacancies

Do you have a passion for helping carers in Sheffield? We're recruiting for two new positions; a Volunteer & Activities Coordinator and a Carer Advisor. You’ll receive full training and be welcomed into a supportive and friendly environment. If you are interested in either of these two roles or know somebody else who may be then there's still time to apply!

Free courses to cook delicious meals for less than £1

These courses for Sheffield residents include a free, delivered, ingredients bag and course materials, containing the food for 7 meals (3 recipes) and all materials required to participate in this 2-week course. Designed to be done at home at your own pace, this course is done via Whatsapp or over the phone. The groups are fun and are also a great way to make new friends.

Ask your MP to support this campaign to end carer poverty

Carers UK research shows that 1.2 million unpaid carers are living in poverty. We need urgent action from the Government to provide the financial support that unpaid carers need. Carers UK are asking you to help by writing to your MP to raise awareness and urge them to put pressure on the Chancellor. Click on 'more details' to write to your local MP.

Dementia friendly performance at the Crucible Theatre (S1 1DA)

This event is open to everyone and specially adapted to meet the needs of people living with dementia. The performance takes place on Thursday 16 January at 2pm and a team will be on hand to support you throughout your visit. If you would benefit from the relaxed performance, tickets are £15 and anyone unable to attend alone is entitled to a free companion ticket.

Community Kitchen - A free event to cook, eat, and share together

There is no need to bring any incredients with you and everyone is welcome to join. The next Community Kitchen takes place on October 3 at Heeley Green Community Centre from 5pm to 9pm. Heeley Trust also run free Dementia Social Afternoons for adults living with Dementia and their carers/family members. These run every Thursday from 1pm to 3pm at S2 3AJ.

Are you eligible for an in-person home fire safety check?

You can complete this home fire safety check online and this will provide you with safety advice relevant to you. Then, if you are eligible for an in-person visit, you will be asked for your contact details to arrange this. For this visit, you must be a South Yorkshire resident and deemed to be at an increased risk of fire. Visits are performed by firefighters or community safety staff.

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