Carers News

September 2023

This month's edition includes news about:

Sheffield Carers Roadshow
Roadshow key webpages
FREE activities for carers
Stroke Support Group

Warm Home Sheffield
New Mental Health Guide
We need your feedback
Patient Transport Survey

A unique event for carers to meet and talk with over 30 support organisations - all in one place for one day
We're delighted to invite all unpaid carers to the launch of the first Sheffield Carers Roadshow on Thursday 5 October at the Winter Garden and Mercure St Paul’s Hotel in the city centre. The event is being organised by a partnership of Sheffield City Council, Sheffield Carers Centre, Sheffield Young Carers, and the South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. It will provide a unique opportunity for carers, health and social care professionals plus local businesses to talk to representatives from over 30 organisations supporting carers.

Click here for details of the Roadshow on our website >>>

Click here for details of the organisations at the Roadshow >>>

Click here for details of the Roadshow programme >>>

Click here for a poster showcasing the Roadshow >>>

Take a look at our range of FREE activities and local support groups

Our programme of 'Activities' is designed to help carers share experiences and meet others with a caring role. Our cafe and the choir meet every week while our walking group, sports social afternoon and allotment groups meet monthly. Use the link below the image on the left for details of all these events or click here >>> for a range of other local support groups for carers

The Carers Stroke Support Group's next meeting is on 11 October

Carers, family, and friends are welcome to join this event to gain information, advice, and support from the Stroke Team, and other carers and relatives. The stroke team will make a presentation on the topic, discuss concerns, answer questions and provide information at Sheffield Cathedral. Turn up on the day or use the link to call Lucy (scroll down for her number).

Can you get a cosier home with the Warm Homes Sheffield programme

HUG 2 is a scheme open to low-income residents living in poorly insulated properties that are not heated by mains gas. It is fully funded by government and is completely free of charge for participating households. Use the link for details of the scheme that may give you the chance to upgrade your home (depending on eligibility) with a range of energy efficiency measures.

The Sheffield Mental Health Guide was re-launched last month

This online guide was re-launched last month and provides information on mental health services, activities and resources available to you, or someone you’re supporting. It is managed by local charity Sheffield Flourish on behalf of Sheffield City Council, and has been created by working with the community and people with lived experience of mental health.

Your feedback is very important to everyone at the Carers Centre

Everything we do at Sheffield Carers Centre aims to help and support unpaid carers in the city. It’s very important we're aware of carers' needs so we welcome and encourage your feedback to help us review, assess and develop our services to continue meeting those needs. Use this link to complete our 30 second survey or click here >>> to use our website’s ‘contact us’ page

Take part in the South Yorkshire ICB Patient Transport Survey

South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board are currently undertaking a review of their Patient Transport Service. They are asking carers with experience of a recent journey to complete this survey to help identify the strengths and weakness in the service. Letting them know your opinions on what is important to you will help to influence improvements to the service

Page last updated: Thursday 21st September 2023 3:22 PM