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n c mpass Carers’ Services Part of Carers Lancashire Registered Charity Number 1128809 Spring 2016 6-12th carers week June 2016 (Source: Carers UK Facts About Carers Policy Briefing Oct 2015) 3 IN 5 PEOPLE WILL BE CARERS Carers have not AT SOME POINT IN THEIR LIVES 4 had a full day off from caring in b c c b c 10 over a year The unpaid care provided by the nation’s % Carers is worth an estimated 61OF CARERS ARE WORRIED ABOUT BILLION THE IMPACT £119per year OF THEIR CARING Which is considerably more ON RELATIONSHIPS WITH than total spending FRIENDS AND FAMILY on the NHS MILLION PEOPLE 54% 2.4 are ‘SANDWICH CARERS’ of Carers have suffered - caring for an older or disabled loved one at the same depression because time as they have young children of their caring role In this issue... Carers’ Activities Carers Week Working Together for Carers Group NEW Dementia Drop-Ins Carefree Days Asian Carers Forum Funded by n c mpass Carers’ Services Part of Carers Lancashire Certificate Number 9463 ISO 9001 newsletter! Follow us @ncompasscarers Like us /ncompasscarers Telephone: 0345 688 7113 www.ncompassnorthwest.co.uk Hello and welcome to the n-compass Carers’ Services Contents Spring Newsletter. 3 n-compass Carers' Services I hope this newsletter finds you well and starting to warm up, dry out and 6 n-compass Mental Health spot the welcome signs of spring after some pretty terrible winter Carers' Support weather. 6 Mental Health Carers Coffee In this newsletter find out how we are marking Carers Week 2016, which and Chat (East Lancs) this year builds on the theme of last year, celebrating Carers and recognising what makes a Carer Friendly Community. You can see some 9 Meet the n-compass Teams interesting statistics about caring and Carers nationally on the front cover; 11 Creating Social Value for instance did you know that every year 2.1 million adults become Carers and almost as many people find that their caring responsibilities 12 n-compass Carers' Services come to an end. If you are someone who is new to their caring role take a Citizen Involvement look at the n-compass Carers' Services pages to make sure you are receiving all the support you can from us. And remember, if you are a 12 Carers' Services Questionnaire Former Carer, you are welcome at the Coffee and Chats, Carers Activities Feedback and Carefree Days for up to two years after you cease your caring role. 14 Introducing the Black and Thank you to all of you who completed and returned the Carers' Services Minority Ethnic (BME) Carers' Questionnaire. We received a fantastic response and you can read a summary of the feedback in this newsletter. It was wonderful to hear the Support Workers positive difference engaging with a Carers' Support Worker and the other 15 Carers Week 2016 services we provide has had for the majority of you. We recognise that we don't always get it right for every individual so it was also extremely 16 Carers' Coffee and Chats helpful hearing from those of you making suggestions for improvements. (Central & West Lancs) As well as making the 'Meet the n-compass Teams' pages a regular 17 Carers' Coffee and Chats feature we are also putting the spotlight on a different set of specialist (North Lancs) Carers' Support Workers each quarter. This newsletter it is the turn of our Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Carers' Support Workers so turn to their 18 Carefree Days with Lancashire section to find out more about them, where you will find them out and Adult Learning about and also details of the Asian Carers' Forum. 19 Community Events and Courses Best wishes and enjoy the read, (North Lancs) Asher Beever 20 Community Events and Courses n-compass Carers' Services Lead (Central & West Lancs) 21 Carers' Activities n-compass offers con fidential and secure services n-compass is registered in England and Wales as a Registered Charity 22 Useful Telephone Numbers No.1128809 and as a company limited by guarantee no. 06845210 n-compass is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare 23 Lancashire Wide Services of children, young people and adults 25 North Lancashire Services Central & West Lancashire 26 اﮔﺭ اﺱ اﺧﺑﺎﺭﮐﮯ ﮐﺱﯼ ﺣﺻﮯ ﮐﺎآﭖ کﯼ ﺯﺑﺎن مﯼﮞ ﺗﺭﺟﻣہ ﭼﺎﮨﺗﮯ Services هﯼﮞ ﺗﻭ ﻓﺭﺯاﻧہ آﺩم ﯼا ﺗﺳنﯼم ﺟﻭگﯼاﺕ ﺳﮯ 7113 668 0345 ﭘﺭ Working Together for Carers 27 ﺭاﺑطہ ﮐﺭﯼﮞ Group 28 Interest Form Every care has been taken in the compilation and publication of the content of this newsletter. However, n-compass Carers' Services will not be held responsible for the content or services provided by any third parties or liable for inconvenience caused as a result of inaccuracy or error within these pages. The information contained in the newsletter is for general information only and does not constitute as advice on personal health or any other matter. Views expressed in articles do not necessarily represent those of n-compass Carers' Services. Comments, Complaints and Compliments To help us improve our service, if you have any comments, good or bad, please bring them to our attention. Our complaints procedure is available on request from the service. All complaints are responded to 2 promptly. If you have any compliments and you feel happy with the service you received please let us know. n c mpass Carers’ Services Are you a Carer who Group Sitting In Service Volunteers If you would prefer to volunteer with others in a needs a break? group setting why not support the NEW Group Sitting In Service? Become part of a team of volunteers Then make use of our NEW making a monthly commitment to give Carers a Group Sitting In Service! break by supporting the person they care for. Bring the person you care for to one of the venues below and leave them with trained volunteers while you have a well deserved break. We will ensure the person you care for is safe and well, although we cannot carry out any personal care or administer medication. This is a new Service so we are trialling it at two venues. If it is a success we hope to expand it to venues in other areas of Central, West and North Lancashire. The Sanctuary Community Café 12 – 14 Heysham Road, Morecambe LA3 1DG Tel: 01524 874100 2:00pm – 4:00pm Thursday 12th May 2016 Thursday 9th June 2016 For more details and to reserve a place call the Sitting In Service Coordinator, Sophie Smith, on 0345 688 7113, email Chorley Lifestyle Centre [email protected] marked for Sophie’s attention or Gillibrand Street, Chorley PR7 2EJ tick the box and return the Interest Form. Tel: 01257 267293 During the afternoon Please do get in touch if you would like to try the Group Sitting In Thursday 19th May 2016 Service but may not be able to transport the person you care for to a Thursday 16th June 2016 session as support may be available. Sitting In Service Volunteering for the Sitting In Service The Sitting In Service engages volunteers to The Sitting In Service is something we would love to offer provide Carers with a break from their caring role to all the Carers who would like this Service. To do this we by providing support to the person that they care need more volunteers. n-compass Carers’ Services for. Volunteers can offer companionship by taking Would you, a family member or a friend consider part in activities such as listening to music, volunteering for the Sitting In Service? It would involve watching television, playing board games and going to a cared for person's home to sit with them while chatting. The Service is free and can be provided at their Carer takes a well-earned break for a couple of a time to suit, including evenings and weekends. hours. Or leave the Carer to put their feet up while you take the person they care for out for a walk or to pursue Please note, this Service is dependent on a suitable an interest or hobby. It is purely a companionship service volunteer match being available and there is and you would receive full training. You would be currently likely to be a significant wait. matched with someone who lives near to you so that you do not have to travel far. For more information or to register your interest For more information contact n-compass Carers' in receiving the Sitting In Service contact Services on 0345 688 7113, email n-compass Carers' Services on 0345 688 7113 [email protected] or tick the or email [email protected] box and return the Interest Form. Follow us @ncompasscarers Like us /ncompasscarers Telephone: 0345 688 7113 www.ncompassnorthwest.co.uk 3 TIME OFF HELP Carer’s SUPPORT Assessments CARE BENEFITS Most Carers have a legal right to a Carer’s Assessment GUIDANCE of their own needs. Through their assessment Carers Peace INFORMATION have the opportunity to discuss how being a Carer ADVICE affects them and highlight any support which they may of Mind need. An assessment can result in a range of support being offered to Carers e.g. referrals for a home fire 4 Carers safety check, benefit check, condition specific Carer Through the Peace of Mind 4 Carers service Carers can support, modifications to the home, short break be sure that the person they care for is not left without services or a personal budget. help and support in the event of an emergency. Plans are free, provide 24 hour contingency and up to 72 hours of free care that will be in place within 1 hour of Carer’s Personal Budget the plan being activated.