Carers News

This month's edition includes news about:
  • New Venue for Carer Cafe
  • Chance to Join Our Team
  • Feed Your Family Guide
  • Free 'Move More' Session
  • Free Update on Winter Flu
  • Sheffield Dementia Survey
  • New Report from Carers UK
  • Shelter Housing Research
  • Join in our Bake Off Event
  • Sheffield Carer Roadshow
 
Our popular Carer Cafe is moving to a new venue in September
Our Cafe group meet in-person on the second Friday of each month. We're moving the venue in September  to the Town Hall in the City Centre (S1 2HH). All carers are welcome whatever their caring role and there is no need to book a place. We also hold a free on-line cafe on the other Fridays, and any donation to refreshments costs is welcome for the in-person event.
 
Do you know someone that would like to join our Carer Advisor team?
We're expanding our team of Carer Advisors and have a vacancy for someone to become an integral member of our Assessment and Advice Service. The role involves delivering high quality advice, information, and support to unpaid carers over the telephone and face to face. Use the link below the image for full details including how to apply before the closing date of 6 September.
 
FREE guide with great ideas to help 'feed your family for less' 
As the cost of living continues to put pressure on household budgets, this online guide has some useful and practical tips to help people eat well and make those family budgets go further. Use the link to access this 20-page guide where you can find some great recipe ideas, clever swaps, useful shopping tips and extra resources to support you throughout the year.
 
FREE event about 'Keeping Healthy' at the EIS for carers and supporters
Move More Sheffield has arranged this event about ‘Keeping Healthy’ for people with learning disabilities and autistic people living in Sheffield. The event is being held on 14 September and those attending can try activities like Cycling, Football, Rave Dance, Tennis and attend Healthy Living Workshops. Use the link for details of who to contact with queries and how to book a place.
 
 
FREE session to help carers be aware about flu this coming winter
The NHS has arranged online sessions for healthcare professionals and family carers. Each lasts around 45 minutes with a question and answer session at the end and covers topics such as (1) What is flu (2) What’s new for this winter and (3) How working together can increase the uptake of options. Use the link for more details and book a place on a session.
 
Carers are invited to give feedback for the Sheffield Dementia Survey
Carers are invited to take part in a survey to help Sheffield’s NHS, Sheffield City Council, and the voluntary and community sector review and update plans to help people in Sheffield to live well with their dementia. Use the link below the image to access the online survey which also has an option to complete a printable version of the survey. For a copy of the strategy click here >>> 
 
New report by Carers UK looks at the experiences of former carers 
Carers UK has published a new report detailing the experiences of former carers – those who have previously had an unpaid caring role for an older, disabled or seriously ill relative or friend. The research included a survey of almost 1,000 people who used to have a caring role, as well as in depth interviews with nine former carers. Use the link for a summary and copy of the report.
 
Workshop by Shelter on 30 August about 'Access to Social Housing'
Shelter want to understand how social housing allocation has impacted the lives of racially minoritised groups. They are looking for people from these communities to take part in an online workshop to give feedback on Shelter’s research plans. There is no obligation to disclose personal experiences - and you can use the link for details of the workshop being held on Wed 30 August.
 
Art in the Gardens: a great day out showcasing home & garden ideas  
Held in Sheffield's stunning Botanical Gardens each September, Art in the Gardens is one of the largest outdoor art markets in the North of England, with artists, craft makers and visitors coming from across the UK. Chance to browse the many stalls and exhibitions, meet the makers, explore the gardens and enjoy some delicious locally-sourced food and drink.
 
Announcing the launch of our first Sheffield Carers Roadshow
We're delighted to announce the launch of the first Sheffield Carers Roadshow on Thursday 5 October. We're finalising details but wanted to give unpaid carers in Sheffield the chance to 'SAVE THE DATE'. Use the link for a summary of the event on our website, so you can bookmark the page and re-visit as we progress plans for this exciting new event over the coming weeks
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