Winter Newsletter No. 26 A GRAND NIGHT OUT USEFUL INFORMATION Four easy ways to contact us: We’ve gathered together lots of information about cinemas and theatres that go out of their way to 1. In person at the office: October - December 2015 Newsletter of Making Technology Get some gizmos West Carers support carers and people with disabilities. Why not help us out by providing us with feedback about the Suite 7F , venues we’ve suggested or by sending us your suggestions of other venues that provide great facilities. work for you and gadgets Lakeland Business Park, There are lots of ways to use everyday technology The Kitchen Lamplugh Road, West Cumbria Carers , CA13 0QT · the film starts promptly at the time advertised; to make your life easier, including some really · If you have www.westcumbriacarers.co.uk Fancy seeing the latest simple ideas that you probably haven’t even · the screens are limited in the numbers they will take; and difficulty 2. By Letter thought of but could start doing today. Here are blockbuster film? · a “chill-out space” is often provided. turning taps at the above address some ideas: you could The CEA Card scheme In addition to the main cinemas we also have smaller local 3. By E-Mail: Get your shopping done install single [email protected] cinemas: Some local cinemas accept the national CEA Card which is Avoid queues, wonky-wheeled trolleys and lever taps. 4. By Phone: Contents... available to people with a disability. Cinemas that participate · Kirkgate Centre cinema at Cockermouth (screening carrying heavy bags simply by sitting at your You can also get taps which turn on Tel: 01900 821976 New FREE Caring with Confidence can provide a complimentary ticket for someone every Monday) induction Loop available and Fax: 01900 826206 Page Two computer with a cup of tea and ordering your automatically. News training now available online accompanying a card holder. concessionary rate for carers accompanying a disabled weekly shopping. All the major supermarkets Staff Reference · Tap turners can be purchased to assist the Page Three useful documents to The cards are available for people who receive one of the person. offer delivery for online orders and lots of smaller Chief Officer: We are always keen to offer carers person you are looking after to operate your Christmas Activities & Events download. following benefits: · Alhambra Cinema at Keswick has an Induction Loop independent retailers are getting in on the act too. existing conventional taps. Sue Whitehead in West Cumbria access to as much system. Adult Project Manager: Page Four The programme · Disability Living Allowance (DLA); Deal with the doctors · If the person you’re caring for cannot stand Dot Barwise information and training as possible. General Activities & Events enables you to · Attendance Allowance (AA); Cut down on endless phone calls and being put up for long periods to carry out tasks such as Adult Carers Support With this in mind in conjunction with Carers step back and think Workers: Page Five · Blind Persons Registration; Perhaps the theatre is ‘on hold’ by viewing, booking and cancelling GP washing up or ironing, a perching stool may Support Cumbria, we have developed about what you appointments online. You can even order repeat be useful. Susan Pickering A Grand Night Out · Personal Independence Payment (PIP); and Jeff Carroll Caring with Confidence as an online video need to support you more your cup of tea? prescriptions. It’s a 24 hour service so you can do Page Six programme. · Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP). The Bathroom Andrea Sowden in your caring role; giving you practical skills, this at any time of day or night – whatever suits · If the person you care for struggles to stand in Malcolm Pritchard Useful Information Some of you may have attended Caring support, information or perhaps some time for A card costs £6.00 and is valid for 1 year. To apply visit the you. Ann Bruce with Confidence as a conventional training you to reflect and re-charge your batteries. the shower you could get a shower bench or Eleanor Wakefield Contacts website at www.ceacard.co.uk or call Tel: 023 9224 8545 or Bring the family closer programme in Cockermouth and Seascale chair to enable them to shower sitting down. Carers Health Workers: Quick reference for Once you are registered online (which involves Textphone: 18001 023 9224 8545 Use free services like Skype to video-call your earlier this year and found it a great resource. · To make it safe for the person you care for Abbey Williamson West Cumbria Carers Staff you entering your email address and creating a The following cinemas in Cumbria participate in the scheme: relatives, or use Facetime if you have an Apple to take a bath, use a rubber bathmat and Bernie Cresswell It is now available on our website as a series of password) you can visit the website and watch device. As a carer you can discuss appointments Benefits Support Worker: We are a local carers organisation Bitesize video training sessions. the videos whenever you have a few minutes · Plaza Cinema at Dunmail Park Workington fit grab rails to the wall and the side of the providing support to people in and plan care with other family members, even Gillian Walker The programme is aimed at enabling you to spare! Ideal for carers who struggle to leave the · Vue Cinema Botchergate Carlisle bath. A removable shower head can aid with Young Carers Project Allerdale and Copeland who are having several people on screen at once for a caring for a family member, friend rinsing. Manager: improve your own situation and that of the person they care for, for 3 or 4 hours. · Vue (Apollo) at Barrow conference call. Or the person you care for could or neighbour. We support carers of · To help the person you care for get on and off Michelle Watson person you care for. It is made up of three To register, type the following address into your These cinemas also offer the following facilities for carers and Image courtesy of Stuart Holmes. use it to stay connected with family and friends all ages from the age of five with no the toilet use a raised toilet seat. Grab rails at Young Carers Support upper age limit. modules: browser https://www.westcumbriacarers.co.uk/ the people they care for: that don’t live so close. the side of the toilet can also be helpful. Workers: • Module 1 - Managing your role as a Carer registration/ Theatre by the Lake at Keswick offer a range of Visit the West Cumbria Carers website!! Mags Little To include any articles in the newsletter Audio Description - the normal film soundtrack comes General Household Melissa Messenger please send by email to: with other aspects of your life Once registered you can access the training at performances for people with different needs. All floors [email protected] through the cinemas speakers in the usual way, whilst a Our website, www.westcumbriacarers.co.uk, Gill Wintrup are linked by lifts and there are adapted toilets on all levels. · Something as simple as a reacher can make a or by post to: West Cumbria Carers, • Module 2 - Communicating better with https://www.westcumbriacarers.co.uk/training/ recorded narrator explains what's happening on screen - in Transitional Project Wheelchair spaces are available in both the Main House keep’s you up to date with all our trips and host of everyday tasks easier for someone with Suite 7F Lakeland Business Park, health and social care professionals If you would like any help registering and/or gaps in the dialogue - through personal headphones. activities as well as offering regular news updates Support Worker: Lamplugh Road and Studio. Lowest price tickets are available for disabled a disability – such as picking things up off the Cockermouth CA13 0QT • Module 3 - Caring on a daily basis completing the training just give us a call at the and interesting articles around caring, what’s Jacqui Miller Subtitling - projects the dialogue onto the screen for reading customers and a companion. floor or from high up on a shelf. Project Funding Charity No. 1119369 In addition to the videos you will also find office on 01900 821 976. happening here at the office and what else is Reg in No. 6123034 by people who cannot hear it. Development Manager: Free use of infra-red headsets is available at all performances going on in and around West Cumbria. · A decent chair with arms is easier to get up Induction loop - used by hearing aid wearers, designed to or, if you prefer, Induction loop is available in rows A-F of the from than a sofa. Chair raisers can be fitted if Clare Edwards If you’re not confident using a computer Volunteer Project remove background noise. Hearing aids are switched to the Main House stalls. your current chair is too low. and some delectable delicacies from a Cumbria Libraries offer basic training and Manager: Trips Galore! number of artisan and local producers. “T” setting or loop program and receive the soundtrack via They also offer Audio Described, subtitled and relaxed · If it is difficult for the person you care for to Angela Longrigg the loop. internet taster sessions – contact your local performances: library for more information. answer the door, consider installing a doorbell Volunteer Support Worker: So far this year we’ve had 2 fabulous The splendour of the Holker Hall stately system that enables them to speak (and Samantha Adewoye Infrared systems - ‘bathe’ the cinema audience in infrared Upcoming Audio Described Performances: trips, both very well attended. home was very impressive, with its light which transmits the dialogue to special equipment worn possibly see) the person at the door and let Carers Support Line spectacular collection of books, antiques, Abigail's Party: Wed 7 October, 2pm Information Worker: by any person with the hearing impairment. The equipment them in remotely. Selina Williams and artwork. Fallen Angels: Sat 24 October, 2pm for these systems can be borrowed from the cinema. · A second banister on the stairs could help Lasting Power of Attorney In September we had a trip to Bowness-on- Each of the cinemas try to run Subtitled and Audio Described Upcoming Captioned Performances: the person you look after balance when they Support Worker: Janet McElwee Windermere. It was a lovely day out with films most weeks. Check with your local cinema for details. Fallen Angels: Wed 14 October, 2pm are going up and down or consider installing a some choosing to spend the day strolling stairlift. Data & Comms Support Autism Friendly or Relaxed Screenings - originally Upcoming Relaxed Performances: Worker: around town and by the lake and others developed to help people with conditions such as Autism and For more information or to experiment with Julie Crellin venturing across the lake (via Ferry) to The 39 Steps: Wed 21 October 2015, 12.30pm some gadgets call Age UK on 08443 843 Administrator: visit Beatrix Potter's Hilltop House and the Asperger’s Syndrome they can also be great for people with The Snow Queen: Tue 12 January 2016, 6.30pm dementia or other cognitive conditions. 843. They have brochures and examples Vanessa Gray quaint village of Hawkshead. of equipment at their shops and offices in Disclaimer: In May we visited Holker Hall & Gardens, In most cases the cinema will ensure that during the film: The information contained in this If you weren’t able to get to Holker Hall , Egremont, Workington, Maryport newsletter is printed in good faith. near Grange-over-sands, for their fabulous Whilst every care is taken to ensure or Windermere FEAR NOT, you can still · house lights are left on low and the sound is lower; and Wigton. Adult Social Care Occupational that it is correct, West Cumbria Carers Garden Festival. The Floral displays looked join us on our Christmas Shopping trip Therapists can help with some equipment, call cannot accept liability for any omissions stunning and those who attended were · trailers and advertisements are not usually played; or inaccuracies and does not take in November – see page 3 for details on our office for information. responsibility for the quality of any also able to enjoy the live entertainment · people are allowed to move around and make a bit of services or products mentioned. how to book. noise; NEWS WRAP UP WARM IN YOUR WINTER WOOLIES AND JOIN US THIS WINTER - ACTIVITIES & EVENTS CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES & EVENTS Christmas Reply Slip

ALL SECTIONS MUST BE FILLED IN Benefits Clinics Success Upcoming Benefit Regular Relaxation Sessions with Maria Christmas Lunch Only one carer per form please. Clinic Appointments Maryport Millom We are holding our annual Christmas Lunch for Community Resource Centre, 2a Selby Millom Network Centre, Salthouse Full Name...... NEW - West Cumbria Carers Office at Cockermouth Terrace, CA15 6NF Road, LA18 5AB Carers on Thursday 17th December at 12.30pm at 10am on the following dates: the Hundith Hill Hotel just outside Cockermouth. Address...... 12th & 26th October, 9th & 23rd 19th October, 16th November and 26th October, 9th November, 23rd November & 7th November, 7th & 21st December, 11th 14th December Come and join us for some Christmas food, fun December 2015 Postcode...... January and 8th February 11am - 12pm and festivities. 11th January, 25th January, 8th February, 22nd February & 1pm-2pm Telephone Number...... 14th March 2016 Our regular drop-in relaxation Cleator Moor Workington I would like to attend (Please tick all that apply): Keswick Library sessions are still going strong Methodist Church, Market Square, Oval Centre, Salterbeck, Workington, Cleator Moor CA25 5AU ■ 10am and 11am on the following dates: and are a great way of taking Christmas Shopping Trip to Newcastle CA14 5HA 19th October, 16th November and on Tuesday 17th November During August we celebrated securing over 4th November & 2nd December 2015 time out for yourself to relax, 3rd February & 2nd March 2016 14th October, 11th November and 9th 14th December ■ Christmas Lunch at Hundith Hill £200,000 of benefits for local carers!! rejuvenate, and revitalise. Maria December 1.30pm - 2.30pm on Thursday 17th December Silloth Library Richardson, our trainer, will take 98 carers in West Cumbria have been supported to claim 11am-12pm 10am and 11am on the following dates: you on a serene journey through Whitehaven Christmas Meal Menu Options over £200,000 of benefits by our Carers Benefit Support Wigton Worker, Gillian Walker, in the last 12 months. 14th October, 11th November & 9th December 2015 an oasis of calm that will leave Senhouse Centre, 3 Senhouse Street, Starter 13th January, 10th February & 9th March 2016 Wigton Group Medical Practice, CA28 7ES you feeling refreshed and ready ■ Cream Of Leek & Potato Soup Gillian explains ‘Navigating your way through the benefits Southend, CA7 9QD with crisp croutons & drizzled with truffle oil system, understanding entitlement and completing Wigton Library to take on the world. No need to 13th October, 10th November and 8th paperwork is complicated and time consuming. A real 2pm and 3pm on the following dates: 12th October, 9th November and 7th December ■ Ham Hock, Chicken Breast & Asparagus Terrine book, just turn up and enjoy. December with apple & pear chutney, crisp artisan bread headache for busy, stressed carers. This service has 26th November & 21st December 2015 1pm - 2pm supported 98 carers to access benefits they often don’t even 28th January, 25th February & 24th March 2016 11am - 12pm The cost will be £17.00 per person. Booking is essential. If ■ Melon Fan Duo know they are entitled to.’ you would like to attend, please return the reply slip along with seasonal fruits and blackcurrant sorbet Maryport Library with a cheque made payable to West Cumbria Carers by ■ Smoked Salmon, Poached Salmon & Atlantic There are many additional costs involved with living with 10am and 11am on the following dates: Monday 2nd November 2015. illness or disability. The money that you may be entitled to It’s not too late to Mindfulness with Mindfulness Top Prawn Cheesecake can make a huge difference and mean you: 22nd October, 19th November & 17th December 2015 garnished with lemon wedge, lemon jelly and lumpfish caviar 21st January, 18th February & 17th March 2016 get Crafty! Time to play • No longer worry about big winter heating bills dropping Margaret Beck up sessions Main through the letter box. Millom Library There are still We have a new eight week course, For Carers who have previously Father Christmas! ■ Succulent Roast Rib Of Beef 10am and 11am on the following dates: • Don't have to count every penny when shopping some places starting in January 2016, which will attended a mindfulness meditation Time to break out the tinsel and wrapping paper with roast gravy & yorkshire pudding for food. 3rd November & 1st December 2015 left on our enable you to practice the art of course don’t forget the FREE monthly ■ Roast Seasonal Turkey 2nd February & 1st March 2016 mindfulness meditation. Mindfulness Top Up sessions. No Christmas is nearly here!! As always we will be with sage & onion stuffing, roast gravy and chipolata sausage • No longer stress about the cost of care or equipment. upcoming need to book. helping you to get prepared for the festive season ■ Seascale Library Where Sea Bass Fillets Steamed Gillian holds regular monthly clinic appointments providing Arts and Crafts by offering you a chance to join our Christmas with white wine, lemon & fresh ginger benefit information and support. She can help you to 1pm and 2pm on the following dates: Maryport sessions. The Senhouse Centre, 3 Senhouse Shopping Trip. ■ Arborio Rice Risotto complete benefit forms for Carers Allowance, Attendance 10th November & 8th December 2015 Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7ES Community Resource Centre, 12a Allowance, Personal Independence Payments and Disability 12th January, 9th February & 8th March 2016 Make an early Selby Terrace, CA15 6NF As last year we are heading for Newcastle with two drop off bound with wild mushrooms and topped with parmesan Living Allowance (under 16s). Christmas Dates and pick up points in Newcastle City Centre and the Metro shavings and drizzled with truffle oil Whitehaven Library Monday 12th October, Monday 9th Centre. The trip will take place on Tuesday 17th November. Dessert We work in partnership with local libraries in Silloth, Wigton, 10am and 11am on the following dates: present or design your own Thursday 7th January 10am – 12pm November, Monday 14th December ■ Keswick, Maryport, Whitehaven, Seascale and Millom; who mug, paint some glass etc. Thursday 14th January 10am – 12pm 1.00pm – 2.15pm We offer lots of pickup and drop off points such as Seascale, Traditional Steamed Christmas Pudding 20th October, 17th November & 15th December 2015 with rich creamy rum sauce provide venues and a welcoming atmosphere in which to in a friendly and relaxed Thursday 21st January 10am – 12pm Egremont, Cleator Moor, Whitehaven, Workington, Maryport run the clinics. We are also lucky to have support from two 19th January, 16th February & 15th March 2016 Whitehaven ■ Black Cherry Trifle Duo atmosphere with Ann Bruce. and Wigton and will do our best to support you to join us wonderful volunteers, Judith and Margaret, who help Gillian Thursday 28th January 10am – 12pm Senhouse Centre, 3 Senhouse Street, on this great day out. The cost of the trip will be £12.00. rich black cherry trifle laced with kirsch accompanied with at clinics in Wigton, Silloth and Sescale. Dates and Venues Thursday 4th February 10am – 12pm CA28 7ES Booking is essential, if you would like to attend, please black cherry ice cream in a brandy snap basket The project is funded by a grant from Cumbria County Wednesday 14th October at Millom Thursday 11th February 10am – 12pm Wednesday 21st October, Wednesday return the reply slip on this page along with a cheque made ■ Tia Maria & Mandarin Gateau Council and Cumbria Clinical Commissioning Group for a Network Centre 1pm – 3pm Thursday 18th February 10am – 12pm 18th November, Wednesday 16th payable to West Cumbria Carers. tia maria laced coffee sponge sandwiched together with December mandarins & fresh cream further 2 years. Wednesday 21st October at the Thursday 25th February 10am – 12pm ■ Lemon Meringue Roulade If you are a carer and would like to know if you are Oval Centre, Salterbeck 1pm – 3pm 10.15am -11.30am If you would like to book a place rolled in toasted almonds and filled with lemon cream entitled to any of the benefits listed above, call Gillian at Wednesday 4th November at the or would like to know more about and drizzled with lemon syrup our office Tel: 01900 821 976 she can then book you into Market Hall, Wigton 1pm – 3pm Mindfulness and how it can support an appointment at your nearest clinic. you as a carer call the office on 01900 Any special dietary requirements:...... Tea, coffee and biscuits will be 821 976. Further information on this service can be found on our provided at each venue so a break I enclose a cheque made payable to West Cumbria website – www.westcumbriacarers.co.uk/for-adult-carers/ can take place during the session. Carers for (enter amount)...... benefits-clinics Please call us on 01900 821 976 to book your place. Please return to West Cumbria Carers, Suite 7F Lakeland Business Park, Lamplugh Road, Cockermouth, CA13 0QT by Monday 2nd November 2015.