CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH carers This magazine is for you Quarterly Magazine | Issue 10 | Spring 2018 - Mar • Apr • May Edition

Inside this issue: ƒƒ Family Carers' Prescriptions ƒƒ Pride in Our Carers Awards ƒƒ Hello from our new CEO ƒƒ Digital Resources ƒƒ Getting Out and About ƒƒEvents Calendar

Are you an unpaid family carer? Do you look after someone? Do you help someone with their day to day life? Are you a working family carer supporting a THISloved one? MAGAZINE IS FOR YOU Contents Hello from our new Hello from our new CEO 2 CEO How a Family Carers' Prescription I am delighted to have been appointed as Can Help You 3 the new Chief Executive of Carers Trust Pride in Our Carers Awards 2018 4 Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Norfolk. My Getting Out and About 5 experiences have largely been working with Care for Jean 6 people who are blind or partially sighted and Changing Care Needs 7 I have become struck by the similarities that Buy With Confidence 7 exist between people who fulfil caring roles and people who live with sight loss. By that Dementia Friendly Swimming 8 I mean the challenges individuals face to Council Tax Discounts 8 access support and information, achieving Enhanced Response Service 9 equivalence of experience in both education Action for Brain Injury Awareness Week 10 and employment and being able to connect Recovery College East 12 with others for support and friendship. It What If? Draw Winner 13 is a similar story too for the organisations Your Opinion Counts 13 seeking to support them; a predicted increase in demand, reduced budgets and a Listening Ear Project 13 tougher regulatory environment. Register for FREE Digital Resources today 14 Kate’s story 15 I have been inspired by the ambition and Family Carers Hubs 15 people of Carers Trust CPN and relish the opportunity to build on the excellent work Come and join the Cambridgeshire Carers Partnership Board 16 of Dr Helen Brown and her team. I am committed to ensuring that family carers of Coping with Stress 17 all ages and circumstances receive services Housing Options for Older People 17 which are relevant, of high quality and easily Events Calendar 18-23 accessible both today and into the future. Young Carers and Young Adult Carers 24-25 Over the coming months I intend to be out Children and Young People 26-28 an about a lot, getting to know as many Pinpoint Parent Carers 29 carers and industry professionals as I can, Support Adverts 29-39 really gaining an understanding of the real What If? Plan 40 life issues you have and to help me and the team build the future organisation that you need it to be. Liability Carers Trust Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Norfolk Miriam Martin, Chief Executive (CTCPN) (the "publisher") takes no responsibility for Carers Trust Cambridgeshire, the content of external websites whose addresses are published in the magazine. Peterborough, Norfolk Whilst every care was taken preparing this magazine, the publisher cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of the information or any consequence arising from it. Any written material or pictures supplied by contributors are published in good faith and on the understanding that they are free from copyright or other restrictions. The opinions expressed in the magazine are not necessarily those of the publisher. Permissions Material may not be reproduced in any form without the written consent of the publisher. 2 Do you need to take a break? A Family Carers’ Prescription can help you to Looking after How a Family Carers'find time: Prescription • to attend your important health someone? appointments Can Help You • to understand and learn more about your We can help Family Carers’ relatives illness through our health and well-being program Carers Trust Cambridgeshire & Do you know what support• tothere cope with emotions is and out feelings ifthere you to Prescription Peterborough are feeling overwhelmed Unit 4, Meadow Park, Meadow Lane help you in your caring role?• to avoid If crises the answer is ‘No’, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 4LG Looking after • to cope in an emergency T: 01480 499090 or 01733 645234 or ‘I’m not sure’, then you’re• to care not for your lovedthe one atonly the end of one.F: 01480 461133 someone? their illness E: [email protected] • to take a break. W: www.carerstrustcpn.org Who’s looking after

Who are Carers Trust you? Cambridgeshire, Peterborough & Margaret, 82, from Sawtry was oneNorfolk? such included looking at what A local independent charity in the national person. Margaret cares for her husbandCarers Trust network - the largest providerfinancial of help was available practical support for carers in the UK. Registered Charity Number 1091522. John (84) who has a number of healthCarers Trust Cambridgeshire, Peterboroughfor both& West AngliaMargaret Crossroads Caring for Carersand (known her as Carers Norfolk is the leading local fully CQC Trust Cambridgeshire, Peterborough & Norfolk) is a company limited by guarantee. conditions. When his health deteriorated(Care Quality Commission) complianthusband. Registered As in England a and direct Wales Number 4379948.result organisation providing respite care All information correct at time of printing but subject to further Margaret was receiving no financialspecifically for family carers. of Gemma’schange at any time. advice, John is Photos © Carers Trust. Our aim is to help relieve the stresses of © Carers Trust Cambridgeshire, Peterborough & Norfolk, 2017 or physical help, apart from family andcaring by providing quality help andnow support in CSNATreceipt © 2009 University of Cambridge Attendance (Centre for Family Research)/The University of Manchester (School of Nursing, for family, unpaid, informal carers of all ages. Midwifery and Social Work). All rights reserved. Gail Ewing (Cambridge) and Gunn Grande (Manchester) have asserted friends. Margaret said. “I just didn’t know Allowancetheir moral rightwhich to be identified isas authors a ofbenefit the CSNAT. where to turn next. Then I met Gemma.” for peopleVer 6.0 overSeptember 65 2017 whoReview September 2018 may need extra help to stay Margaret’s GP had told her about Carers independent at home, due to an illness or Trust Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, disability. Norfolk (CTCPN) and the regular drop-ins for unpaid family carers. Margaret went to the Gemma also introduced Margaret to the one at Huntingdon Library run by Gemma Carers Group at Sawtry run by CARESCO Whitehouse, Carers Support Officer. (and supported by CTCPN) and she “Gemma was continues to go there regularly. “Gemma asked me what I needed,” She has also attended the Family Margaret said. “Then she gave me brilliant. At the time I Carers Hub at Ramsey a couple of advice on where I could get help and times as well. support.” didn't know where to turn “Gemma was brilliant. At the time I Margaret was experiencing a or who to go didn’t know where to turn or who to deterioration in her own physical and to. I cannot go to. I cannot believe how much mental health and was desperate for help there is out there for carers!” some relaxation and a break from believe how her caring role, allowing her to spend much help Finally, Margaret has this to say to some time with her family. Gemma there is out any carer who might be reluctant to was able to help Margaret to access there for access support “Absolutely go for a break through the Family Carers' carers” it. There is so much help out there." Prescription service. A Family Carers’ Prescription can help you to find The Family Carers' Prescription is a free time to: service provided by CTCPN for family carers ƒƒ attend your important health appointments of any age. It is funded by the local Clinical ƒƒ understand and learn more about your Commissioning Group (CCG). The scheme relatives illness through our health and well- being program enables staff at local GP surgeries to identify ƒƒ cope with emotions and feelings if you are family carers and refer them to CTCPN for feeling overwhelmed advice and support to help maintain health ƒƒ avoid crises and well being. ƒƒ cope in an emergency ƒƒ care for your loved one at the end of their Gemma arranged for Margaret’s GP to illness issue a Family Carers' Prescription for John ƒƒ take a break. to receive the care that he needed whilst If you think you would benefit from the she took a day off with her daughter and support available through a Family Carers' granddaughter. Prescription ask at your surgery or contact Gemma was also able to help Margaret to CTCPN on 01480 499090 to speak to one complete a Carer's Assessment to look at of our specialist advisors about the help the situation longer term. The assessment available to you. 3 Pride in Our Carers Awards 2018

Family Carers do a great job looking after their loved ones and we want to celebrate them and those that support them. The event is open to all unpaid Family Carers in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

Nomination forms are available by calling 01480 499090, by emailing [email protected] or by visiting our website www.carerstrustcpn.org.

We are delighted to announce The closing date for nominations is Monday 16th April 2018. the launch of Pride in our Carers Awards 2018 in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to celebrate the valued work of unpaid Family Carers and the organisations that support them. We are excited to announce that we are hosting this year’s event in Peterborough. Shortlisted finalists will be invited to a special awards ceremony at Kingsgate on Wednesday 13th June. We’ll also have plenty of practical information and advice on offer about the support and services available to family carers as well as some interactive sessions and interesting speakers so please hold the date and come along and join us. Do you know an individual or organisation who is worthy of an award? There are nine award categories: ƒƒ Family Carer of the Year ƒƒ Young Carer/Young Adult Carer of the Year ƒƒ Carer Friendly Employer of the Year ƒƒ Carer Friendly School or College of the Year ƒƒ Carer Friendly Social Care Award ƒƒ Carer Friendly Health Care Award ƒƒ Carer Friendly Voluntary Organisation Award ƒƒ Outstanding Contribution to Carers ƒƒ Special Recognition Award Getting Out and About As we approach the nicer weather and holidays, many start to think about visiting a place of interest far away. Have you ever explored what is on your doorstep? You might be surprised by what is available closer to home to enjoy. Let us take a look at attractions which are only short distance away, many are FREE.

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Peterborough Cathedral Fitzwilliam Museum Discover what else is Free admission Free admission near you The cathedral is celebrating Fitzwilliam Museum is full of Visit Peterborough 900 years this year, it is a incredible artwork presenting www.visitpeterborough.com magnificent building and world history and art from grounds to explore, including 2500BC to present day. Visit Cambridge the burial place of two Queens. The Museum has street www.visitcambridge.org www.peterborough-cathedral. level access and lifts via the Visit Cambridgeshire Fens org.uk Courtyard Entrance. www.visitcambridgeshirefens.org To celebrate the Cathedral’s www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk birthday, there is a variety of Norris Museum, St Ives events taking place throughout Getting around Free admission the city. The Norris Museum tells the www.peterboroughcelebrates. Rail Travel story of Huntingdonshire There are a variety of different org.uk through the ages. With Railcards available, which provide Ferry Meadows a number of events and 1/3 off rail fares. They include Car parking charges apply temporary exhibitions taking Family & Friends, Disabled The Ferry Meadow Country place throughout the year. Persons, 16-25 Railcard, Senior Railcard and a Limited Trial 26-30 Park has many delights to http://norrismuseum.org.uk Railcard (valid to those living in explore. You can also pre-book Wimpole Estate, Arrington East Anglia). a mobility scooter to aid in Admission applies mobility around the park. You National Trust run Wimpole can also borrow a Children’s as an ‘all-year-round’ place to Discovery Pack (£10 deposit). visit, reflecting the changing www.neneparktrust.org.uk seasons. Discover the Hall, Sacrewell Farm acres of parkland, Walled Admission applies Kitchen Garden and Home Sacrewell is a beautiful working Farm. farm. There is plenty to keep www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ Peterborough Cathedral your family entertained with wimpole-estate animals to meet, outdoor spaces to discover and National Trust has an ‘Access a restored 18th Century for all Admit One Card’ that watermill. They also have a allows the companion/carer complimentary carer ticket free entry when with the policy. person with the disability. www.sacrewell.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org. uk/features/visitors-with- disabilities Italian Art Gallery, Fitzwilliam Museum © Damien Vickers Many attractions offer discounts to you and/or the person with care needs. Please visit the attraction's website or call for details and opening hours. If you are a family carer make sure you make this known when you’re purchasing your tickets. This is by no means exhaustive. There are many more places to discover. Let us know where you like to visit locally, and we will add them to our website. Email John at [email protected]. 5 Care for Jean David Whitaker continues his story about caring for his wife, Jean

The inevitable happened; Jean would have A home was chosen but, of course, there to go into residential care. I had fought was a waiting list. When a bed became against this decision for over a year. Friends available there was the awful thought of how and neighbours had been saying I could no would Jean accept the situation. longer cope but I was determined to prove them wrong whatever it took. It was cleverly suggested we went for coffee and then as we talked a member of staff The first real indication was when Jean’s would ask Jean if she would like lunch with care co-ordinator took me on one side and her, marvellous. told me I would be very silly if I did not take her advice, although I was totally entitled to I then completed all the paperwork and the take no notice! She had, however, already staff arranged Jean’s room. I left on my arranged for me to have three nights respite own crossing my fingers, it proved quite the next week. The reason was that all the unnecessary; Jean settled in quickly and carers had already said I was not coping! happily. Grumbling, off I went and slept for nearly 36 Eight weeks went well and Jean adjusted to hours; pigeons were coming home to roost. the situation. Then she had an emergency I returned refreshed and very reflective, they hospital admission. I was told Jean would, were right. I was not coping in the way I had from now on, require nursing care. Wanting in the past. to be ahead of the situation I immediately spoke with the manager of Jean’s care home The next phone call was to the Alzheimer’s to find out what would happen next. Society. It was arranged that without Jean I should have a meeting with a Support Then followed an assessment for Continuing Worker for what became very useful and Health Care and discharge panel meetings. sensible advice. Before a decision was reached Jean would have to go to a nursing home. I had already At last I was getting clearer in my own mind found her a place close to her original care about the future, I was also thinking of what I home. thought Jean would want and need. I had to explain to the ward staff that a bed The advice was to visit, unannounced, three was waiting for Jean and while they kept or four homes that my research had made her in hospital, plus two other beds, it was me feel would be suitable. In the end four costing about £7500 a week. Within 24 hours proved not enough and I saw another two Jean was in her new home, the power of before a decision was made. persuasion. Choosing a residential home is a personal Jean is now well cared for and relatively matter. Two almost failed before entering the happy, allowing us to poke fun at each other front door, a third through the questions of even with little verbal communication. ‘extras’.

Thank you to David for sharing his story with us. 6 Changing Care Needs Are you in a similar position to David, having to think about the changing care needs of your loved one? You may be faced with choosing to continue caring at home with support from carers and Buy With Confidence some adaptations or concerned about finding 15th March marks World Consumer Rights the right residential or nursing home. A big Day and we want to ensure that everyone worry faced by many is how you will fund the gets the best service possible when they care. are looking to have work done in their home, on their car or engage financial or Age UK have some useful information about legal services. options before moving into a residential/ nursing home and how to choose the right In response to concerns about ‘rogue home if it comes to that stage. traders’ which are often highlighted in the media, a partnership of Local Authority It may be that you can continue to care in Trading Standards Services took the your own home with some extra support ground-breaking step of putting together and adaptations to make your life easier. the "Buy With Confidence" Scheme. You could also consider moving to sheltered housing where additional support is available It is an approved scheme giving residents on-site. access to businesses who have been checked and approved by Trading Visit www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/ Standards authorities. care/care-homes/finding-a-care-home The brand has been developed so that Cambridgeshire County Council has people associate the logo with businesses comprehensive information about assessing they can trust and rely on, and it is well your needs and paying for support at established, with it now operating in over home and self-funding or funding towards 50 counties and boroughs. residential and nursing home care. The scheme applies to most consumer- Visit www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/ facing sectors - from garages to home adults-&-older-people/care-and-support/ improvements, computer repairs and paying-for-care/funding-your-own-residential- chimney sweeps. or-nursing-home-care Visit: www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk More specialist information about choosing full-time residential or nursing care for people living with dementia is available on Alzheimer’s Society website. Alzheimer’s Society also has a downloadable guide about choosing a care home with lots of tips and things to consider. Visit www.alzheimers.org.uk/info/20029/ daily_living/28/making_decisions_and_ Would you prefer to receive the magazine electronically? managing_difficult_situations/9 We can save costs and send the magazine to more people if you sign up to receive it via email. Please subscribe by emailing [email protected]. 7 Dementia Friendly Council Tax Swimming Disregards for those Swimming is unlike any other form of exercise. with disabilities Gentle on the joints and uniquely calming, it offers multiple benefits for both physical and If you are caring for someone with a mental health. Time in the water is proven severe mental impairment you may be to reduce anxiety, lift mood and enhance eligible for a Council Tax discount. psychological wellbeing, making it ideal for Alzheimer’s Society spokesperson, improving the quality of life for people in all said: “Many people with dementia stages of dementia. and their families are already under Vivacity's dementia friendly swimming sessions devastating financial strain as a result are designed around the specific needs of those of their condition, with some forced to living with the condition. Sessions are held at spend hundreds of thousands to get the quieter times of the day in the Regional Fitness essential care they need from the broken and Swimming Centre's teaching pool. The social care system. water is warmer and shallower than the main pool, so swimmers remain comfortable and are "Lack of awareness and information never out of their depth; it provides a calm and about council tax discounts, and other soothing experience. financial support out there, only makes the situation harder. It's crucial that discounts "Some dementia sufferers may have lost are clearly signposted, and simple to apply confidence to go in the water. The sessions for, to make sure people get the support help take them back to a time when they used they are entitled to. to swim and help to reinstate that confidence," says Sarah Leadbetter, Vivacity's Health and “You can find support and advice about Wellbeing Manager. "Swimming is an activity dementia by speaking to either our that's easily recalled. Once they are in water it Peterborough office on 01733 893853 just comes naturally." or our Cambridgeshire office on 01954 250322. Alzheimer’s Society’s National Dementia friendly swimming has come to Dementia helpline is also available seven Peterborough with the support of Swim days a week on 0300 222 11 22.” England, the governing body for swimming. "Swim England has seen some encouraging For more specific information please see results. People living with dementia have www.gov.uk/council-tax/discounts-for- found it really beneficial, and there's been the disabled-people peer support of coming together," adds Sarah. "Swimming reminds people of happier moments in the past, of something they really enjoyed when they were younger. ƒƒ Vivacity's Regional Fitness and Swimming Centre, Bishops Road, Peterborough, PE1 5BW. ƒƒ Person living with dementia £2.50; family carers go free. ƒƒ Mon & Thurs 12-1pm, Tues 7.30-9pm. Phone: 01733 864764 Web: www.vivacity-peterborough. com/dementiaswim

8 Enhanced Response Who can benefit ƒƒ People who have a community alarm, e.g. Service a Lifeline. Who we are and what we do ƒƒ People who live in sheltered What is the Enhanced Response accommodation with integrated alarms or Service (ERS)? pull cords. We respond to telecare alerts and people We recommend you have a key safe as who need non-emergency assistance, 24 it maintains your security and it is a huge hours a day, 7 days a week. Our target benefit to emergency and responding response time is 60 minutes. services should they need to gain access to your property. We can: ƒƒ Provide assistance to get a person up from the floor following a fall. ƒƒ Provide personal care that is needed in an urgent and unplanned circumstance, i.e. not part of a regular care package. ƒƒ Provide reassurance following an incident at home. The Enhanced Response Service is not an Our team covers Cambridgeshire and works emergency service, nor are we clinical or with the main housing providers and telecare medical responders. call centres. We are registered with the Care Quality Confidentiality - Your personal Commission (CQC) to provide social care activities, and we offer a response similar to information a good neighbour or family member. We do not hold any information about a person until an alert is triggered. When it When can we respond is, information given to the Telecare Call We can act as an alternative or additional Centre will be shared with us to instigate a responder when: response. Once we have attended, we will leave a written summary of the visit with ƒƒ Usual key holders are not available or the person. Records of all visits by ERS non-contactable. are maintained securely on the Council’s ƒƒ Where a suitable person cannot be Social Care electronic recording system. We identified. may discuss other services that could be ƒƒ The usual keyholder is unable to complete beneficial to you, but will only make a referral the care that is needed. with your consent. Key outcomes of our service Contact us ƒƒ We reduce the number of unnecessary Phone: Customer Services 0345 045 5202 ambulance callouts, leaving more resource Email: [email protected] available for critical issues. Web: www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/ careandsupport ƒƒ We help give people the confidence that they are supported, allowing them to live in their own homes ƒƒ We support informal family carers to continue in their role.

9 Action for Brain Injury Awareness Week 8-14 May 2018 .

Everything about him is She thought he was dead or different, from the things he going to die and she would likes, to the way he acts and never see him again. We are talks, and how egocentric mindful that even though she he has become. Every day understands why he gets so over the past two years much attention and support has been a struggle, with she must feel resentful at A Huntingdonshire family’s fatigue, motivation, memory times. This has caused her lives were changed in a split difficulties, cognitive ability anxiety and some PTSD, second caused by an accident and processing information. especially as Lewis has at a youth football match. It is Lewis returned to school after returned to football. an example of how caring can a year out but it is unclear One of the hardest things be thrust upon a family in the at this stage whether he is about our story has been the blink of an eye, with no time to coping or progressing. lack of understanding from get used to their caring role, our close friends and family. with no gradual build up that Every day is a challenge some carers experience. and I battle with authorities, When an accident like this from getting Lewis’ records happens others lives just "It was a game of football corrected, to access to carry on as normal, whereas that changed our lives. My services and it’s been life changing son, Lewis, had the ball at his “The hardest support for him at for us. No-one feet, dodged the defenders, school. The whole thing is explains the isolation was sprinting down the family dynamic learning the or limitations we pitch towards goal to score. has changed, were all feeling. Everyone was hyped that he new son we by me giving up When Lewis was may score and win the game. have and work and caring on bed rest for five The goalkeeper came running accessing for my son, the months, he couldn’t out of the box and then there financial pressure services be left, so someone was this almighty thud. Lewis my husband, always had to be was down and was not moving. we know he Mark, feels as here to care for At that moment life would needs” being the sole him. When we did change as we all knew it! provider and the impact it try to go out, often the trip The impact had split his head has had on our daughters, ended early as Lewis felt ill or and shook his brain. He didn’t especially the youngest. collapsed. know who we were or answers Ellie was only nine when the The visits/invites from to simple questions like where accident happened and our friends and family got less. we lived. We were rushed to eldest daughter, Chloe, had Most people only wanted to A&E and when a scan didn’t just left for University. She see/hear the positives but show any bleed or clot we were was missing her big sister often they don’t see what sent to the Children’s ward for a and now she had seen her challenges we were all facing few hours and then sent home. brother’s accident. Over the next few months Ellie on a daily basis. Bizarrely the We were expecting a full watched her Lewis collapse biggest support from friends recovery within 24 hours. From and have seizure type and extended family were the the moment we arrived at our episodes. On one occasion ones that we least expected door we knew that Lewis didn’t he was hallucinating and she or from people we have met know where he was or who our saw him taken by ambulance along our journey. pets were. unconscious. 10 As a family unit we persevere to stay strong and support each other, in many ways this has made the five of us closer and not take each other for granted. I don’t think people can relate to how big the impact is until they face something like this themselves and again this is why Young Carers has been A brain injury not only has a lasting impact fundamental for Ellie. on the individual, but also on friends, family Young Carers have been an absolute asset and carers. Following what is often a major for Ellie, giving her time away from the change in circumstances, relationships situation, doing fun things and meeting can shift and those closest to someone people who are in similar situations. Ellie was with a brain injury usually require a period nominated for the “Young Carer of the Year” of readjustment and support. Headway Award at the first ever Pride in Our Carers Cambridgeshire provides practical, focused Awards in June 2016 and we were so proud and emotional help for anyone caring for when she was announced as the runner-up. someone with a brain injury. At their two hubs in Peterborough and Fulbourn, Headway Cambridgeshire offer a programme of activities and specialist services aimed at recovery and social rehabilitation. Rachel Heath whose husband developed a brain tumour explains; “Headway have helped us every step of the way. The support at the Peterborough hub is really good. I can email or ring or we can go to a hub meeting and meet other people who have a brain injury and their partners. "Headway also offers an emergency fund of up to five hundred pounds for families like ours who need it. A co-ordinator at the hub helped me fill out the form over the phone. They also have a library and lots of information leaflets. Headway provides a really wide range of services. Lewis is my son and I wouldn’t want anyone else to provide the care he needs. My biggest "We are still on our journey. Michael is motivation is my son as he has never given back at work and I am job hunting and up. He gets up every morning and tries, often doing a degree with the Open University in without success but that fact he keeps going Psychology. Michael’s tumour has grown and doesn’t give up inspires me. Knowing back and he needs another operation and that our lives are often tough but his is then radiotherapy. I know we can rely on always tougher and harder, but he never feels Headway going forward. Thanks to all the sorry for himself; he just carries on. Don’t get staff who have given us so much support me wrong he has bad days but accepts them and information and for helping us find our and tries again the next. We have all learned way home.” to be grateful that he is still alive and things For more information about Headway's could have been far worse." support in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough: Thank you to Sarah for Phone: 01223 576550 sharing her story with us. Website: www.headway-cambs.org.uk 11 Recovery College East Recovery College East provides a collaborative, educational learning environment and aims to convey messages of hope, empowerment and opportunity to Who runs the courses? all. It celebrates strengths and successes All courses are co-produced and co-delivered, rather than highlighting deficits or problems. involving at least one person with lived Whether you want to develop new skills or experience. The college values the expertise increase your understanding of mental health gained from lived experience equally with that and long-term physical health challenges, derived from professional training. you will find that the college is a relaxed, What sort of courses are available? friendly place to learn with lots of support on Courses vary in length from one-off workshops hand if you should need it. to those that take place weekly for a number of Who can attend? weeks. Courses currently on offer come under Recovery College East offers courses to: the headings: moving forward, the road to ƒƒ Anyone over the age of 18 who has recovery, and developing knowledge and skills. received, or is currently receiving, services The range of courses available each term will from Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS vary as the college responds to the demands Foundation Trust (CPFT) of its students. ƒƒ Their carers (family, friends and loved Where are the courses held? ones) The college has two hubs: one in Cambridge ƒƒ CPFT staff, volunteers and students on and one in Peterborough. We also occasionally placement run courses at various community and ƒƒ Staff and those who receive services from CPFT venues across Cambridgeshire and our co-production partner organisations. Peterborough. There is no fee and no entry requirements, Contact us but people need to register and enrol before Recovery College East has offices in attending. Cambridge and Peterborough. Please contact How do I register and enrol on a your relevant office. course? Phone: Cambridge 01223 227510 All the information about how to register and Phone: Peterborough 01733 746660 enrol is available online. All students should or 01733 746662 fill in either the New Student Registration Form or the Returning Student Registration Email: [email protected] Form, as appropriate. Both forms are Web: www.cpft.nhs.uk/about-us/recovery- available to download on the Recovery college-east.htm College East website.

Pride in Our Carers Awards Save the date! Don't forget to nominate! 2018 See Page 4 Wednesday 13 June • Kingsgate, Peterborough

12 Volunteering Opportunity - Listening Ear Project Carers Trust Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Norfolk (CTCPN) are very excited to be developing additional support for family carers as a result of a successful grant application to Reaching Communities. What If? Draw Winner A recent consultation with family carers Jane Baker was thrilled to learn conducted by CTCPN highlighted how she was the latest winner of the isolated family carers aged over 65 can What If? Plan draw feel, especially those who do not attend a support group. A large proportion of those Jane wins a £25 voucher to use in any consulted said they would be interested in shop at Serpentine Green, which was very receiving support from a befriender. The kindly donated by Serpentine Green. Listening Ear Service aims to provide just Jane, 67, lives in Huntingdonshire and that. The volunteers who will be supporting looks after her mother 94, who has this project will be current or former family mobility issues. Jane registered for carers who will be able to draw on their the What If? Plan in 2015 in case the expertise, utilising their skills to provide unthinkable should happen. invaluable peer support. The support provided will be time limited. “I have got lots of support as we have a lot of family living nearby, but I still registered “The demand for our service continues to for a What If? Plan because if the sky falls grow and now with this successful bid we in and something should happen to us, will be able to support more family carers then someone would know who could through the Listening Ear Service. We are go and look after mum. I’ve not had to delighted that our service to family carers activate the plan yet, but I would know she has been recognised as a valued part of the would be in safe hands if I had to. community and are extremely grateful to Reaching Communities for supporting us.” “Thank you for the voucher I will enjoy spending it.” If you are interested in volunteering for this new service, please contact Joanna Crocker Find out more about the What If? Plan on on 01480 499090 or email page 40. [email protected].

We are keen to hear what our readers think of the Carers Magazine. We are holding an event on 2 March 2018 from 10am-12 noon at our Your offices in St Ives to gain your feedback. ƒƒ Have a think about what you like or don't like Opinion ƒƒ What do you find most useful? ƒƒ What it is missing? ƒƒ How can we encourage more family carers to Counts share their stories.

If you would like to attend please call or email Annette Reader on 01480 499041 or [email protected] by 28 February 2018. Can't make the meeting? Share your views with us at [email protected]. 13 Register for FREE Digital Resources today Caring for a loved one who is ill, disabled or older can be valuable and rewarding, but without the right support caring can have an impact on your health, your job, your finances and your social life.

Carers Trust Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Our own information and support resources Norfolk, in partnership with Cambridgeshire for carers. County Council, have teamed up with Carers To create an account and get free access UK to offer family carers in Cambridgeshire a to all the products and support resources comprehensive solution that brings together visit https://carersdigital.org/login/signup. Carers UK’s digital products and online php?DGTL3385 or to find out more about the resources with our own information and Digital Resource for Carers visit carersdigital. support for family carers onto a single web org and create a new account by using page. code DGTL3385 (for family carers in What’s included: Cambridgeshire only). About Me: Building resilience for carers, an e-learning resource that helps carers identify and build networks of support and promotes their self-care. Jointly: Carers UK’s care co- ordination app for people sharing care (web, iOS, Android). The role of good nutrition when caring for someone: An e-learning course that aims to help carers understand the role of nutrition both for themselves as well as the person they are looking after. Upfront Guide to Caring: A simple assessment tool to guide people new to caring or seeking support for the first time to navigate the Carers UK website. Looking after someone: Carers Rights Guide which helps carers understand their rights as a carer and where to go for financial or practical help. Being Heard: A self-advocacy guide for carers which helps carers develop the skills to self-advocate. Technology and care: Information and resources on how to access products and services that can help with care and caring.

14 Kate’s story

Kate has been a carer for a long time. In the past she cared for her husband and mum and she is now helping out her elderly friend. She has been using Jointly to help co-ordinate care.

“I have been supporting a couple noted during the conversation of 98 and 100 years. Their a passing comment about the daughter lives in Australia and, drug's interaction with other despite their age, the couple have drugs. continued to use both email and Skype to stay in touch with her. Jean was encouraged to start Sadly, after 75 years of marriage, the drug with immediate effect, Richard died and now technology I felt ill at ease and asked for is even more important to allow more time. I did some research Jean to learn to live alone and on the internet and discovered continue to be in touch with, and that the drug was not compatible see, those who are so important with certain antibiotics. This was to her, as well as ensuring that all incredibly significant as Jean is Family Carers Hubs her needs are met. allergic to penicillin and the use of antibiotics is essential. Looking after someone? In supporting this couple, we It suddenly dawned on me that if Family Carers Hubs can help decided to use Carers UK’s app, you, your family and the people Jointly. As the likely primary I looked at our records on Jointly, you look after contact in the absence of their I would be able to access the daughter, Yvonne, I am frequently history of the antibiotics most • Friendship and peer support the first person to be called in frequently used to treat her and, • Short breaks with registered an emergency and I no longer to my shock, they were those CQC Care Worker have to worry about having the that were incompatible with this • Social activities necessary information to hand drug. Without Jointly, I would • Access to other support as I can access it on Jointly never have made that discovery organisations wherever I am. and was able to advise Yvonne in • Health and wellbeing activities Australia. • Legal, financial and benefits Previously, I solely had a hard advice Jointly has given me the copy of all their conditions • 1-to-1 support and advice confidence to be able to give and medications which I kept • Help with Family Carer’s good support at any time, at home. It was always on my Assessments including at a time of crisis and mind and once I did have to go • Emergency and forward has helped me to stay on top of straight to the hospital from planning things and allowed me to access work and needed the notes to • Refreshments. be able to help. Since then, I information, including medication have felt reassured that I could anytime, anywhere. 01480 499090 for more information. access those details anytime and I think it is fair to say that that was my primary reason for technology has grown beyond See calendar for programme of events. wanting to use Jointly. anything we could ever have More recently, Jointly proved imagined, even five years ago, especially useful. Asked to take and sometimes we fear its use Jean to an appointment with but, when it comes to carers, I a specialist about the use of a personally have heard nothing but potential new drug, which cannot positives and hope that we will be easily withdrawn once started, embrace it wholeheartedly.” I felt extremely responsible and

Names have been changed to protect the identity of individuals 15 Come and join the Cambridgeshire Carers Partnership Board

If the word “Board” sends you into a cold sweat Blue Badge, how Arthur Rank Hospice supports then I want to persuade you to think again. cared for and carers, Personal Independence This is a lively, stand no nonsense Partnership Payments and pre-payment cards for those on Board. Carer representatives make up half of the Direct Payments. members. They bring all their experience and If formal meetings are not your thing you can passion to whatever the Board discusses which still contribute by becoming a corresponding gives the Board a real energy. member with the opportunity to give your There is always time to say what is going on for opinion and raise issues that are important to you as a carer as well as for other carers that you. So get in touch and come and join us. you’re in touch with. If something is a problem I look forward to hearing from you. for you the chances are that others are also going through something similar. Because Sally Cleghorn the Board has representatives from statutory Development Officer services, as well as voluntary and community Cambridgeshire Alliance for Independent Living services, there is usually someone who knows where to go next for help and advice. Helen Phone: 0300 111 2301 Duncan is the new Principal Social Worker and Email: sally@cambridgeshirealliance. Head of Safeguarding and attended the Carers org.uk Partnership Board in October. She chairs the Adult Social Care Forum (ASCF) which Sue Honour, Chair of the Carers Partnership Board, also attends. The point is that issues about social care and practice can be brought forward to this forum with the aim that improvements can be made. Loneliness and isolation are two Over the last two years the Board has of the biggest issues amongst committed to hearing more about young carers’ activities and their aims. This means our older community. that young carers who work with Carers Trust Age UK has a range of support and advice Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Norfolk and including practical steps you can take to Centre 33 come along twice a year to tell the improve your situation. Board what they’ve been up to. Cambridgeshire Their Befriending and Visiting Scheme & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) Services and social opportunities such has explained what it is doing to support good as their Friendship Clubs and Day Care mental health in young carers. The Schools Centres provide valued contact for those Service has spoken about working with schools with few or no families and friends - a on identifying and supporting young carers in chance to chat, have a cup of tea, a laugh primary school. and to share memories and worries. In the past year the Carers Partnership Board Find out more about the local support has been consulted on the Carer's Assessment available. form and the review of the Carers Strategy. This is an important piece of work which will cover Helpline 0300 666 9860 all ages across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough Email: infoandadvice@ageukcap. and the CCG and is still ongoing. We’ve also org.uk talked about Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), how Carer's Assessments are done, the www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/ difficulties some people have had renewing their health-wellbeing/loneliness/ 16 Coping with Stress Housing Options for Stress is one of the most common problems Older People that people face in this modern hectic world and it is often the precursor to other health Do you care for someone who is aged over issues as well. Coping with stress can seem 65? Perhaps they are finding their home is like a daunting challenge, an impossible too large to manage, in poor condition or battle, but that isn't often the case. Stress too far from friends or family and are not can be managed and there are many ways sure what to do? to achieve this. Here at our not for profit Wellbeing Centre - Soul Happy, we have a If so, you may be interested in an dedicated team of Therapists and Workshop exciting new partnership with the Elderly Leaders who practice a range of therapies Accommodation Counsel (EAC) offering and treatments that can help with stress specialist housing information and advice management and the secondary effects to people aged over 65. caused by it. Cambridgeshire County Council is working Our one-to-one therapies include Massage, with EAC to promote the HOOP service Hypnotherapy, Reflexology, Reiki, Solution (Housing Options for Older People) which Focused Coaching, Counselling, Medical offers specialist housing advice and Herbalism and more. Anger, anxiety support to older people. and depression are just some common problems that can be processed and The customer journey starts with a dealt with effectively through counselling, questionnaire asking older people (over hypnotherapy and coaching. As stress can 65s) about their home and how it suits cause physical problems in the back, neck them. This can be completed online or via and shoulders for example, a massage using a leaflet. The answers are then used to put organic Essential Oils can help to ease or people in touch with local housing options relieve these pains and tensions and the oils (sheltered housing, extra care schemes), can be blended to suit the individual and support services and community groups their needs. that can provide a mixture of practical The helping doesn't stop there either. We support and advice to help people to make run workshops to help educate people on informed choices about their housing and how best to take care of themselves both wellbeing at an early stage. This includes inside and out. Ranging from Confidence support for home owners to access Workshops, Meditation, Yoga, Sound Baths, grants, advice about moving or services Laughter sessions, Herbs for health, and that might help you ‘stay put’ successfully. much more. We have something to suit most needs. Our workshops are a chance This could be solutions for moving to for people to learn, energise, contemplate, somewhere that is cheaper and easier to strengthen, be inspired or empowered, and run, more suitably designed or located, also come together too to connect with closer to friends and family and things you themselves and others. enjoy doing, more security from crime and Earlier this year the centre won a small reassurance in case of an accident. amount of funding to help cancer sufferers If you think a relative or someone that you with one free and some discounted care for could benefit from this service, treatments and workshops too. Please email [email protected] to enquire and visit https://hoop.eac.org.uk for more book your consultation. information. Soul Happy Wellbeing Centre 18 Cowgate, Keebles Alleyway, Peterborough, PE1 1NA 07814 393099 http://soulhappy.org.uk

17 Events Calendar March 2018

ƒƒ Wisbech Fenland Older People Mail Reading ƒƒ Huntingdon Rethink Carer Support Group Thurs Volunteer Led Group Wisbech Library, CPFT, Redshank House, Kingfisher Way 1 5 Ely Place PE13 1EU 9.30am-12pm (p 37). PE29 6FN 7.30pm-9.30pm (p 38). ƒƒ March Breathe Easy Fenland Support Group 8th St Peter’s Church Hall, High Street PE15 9JR ƒƒ Wisbech Fenland Older People Mail Reading 2pm-4pm (see p 39). Thurs Volunteer Led Group Wisbech Library, 2nd 8 5 Ely Place PE13 1EU 9.30am-12pm (p 37). ƒƒ Wisbech Fenland Older People Outreach ƒƒ Great Shelford CTCPN Dementia Family Fri Drop-in Session for Fenland residents age Carers Hub - Talk from Co-Op Estate Planning 2 65+. General enquiries around housing related David Rayner Building, Scotsdales, 120 support need Wisbech Library, 5 Ely Place Cambridge Road CB22 5JT 10am-12pm PE13 1EU 10am-12pm (p 37). (p 31). ƒƒ Ely CPFT Dementia Friday Club The New ƒƒ Peterborough Pinpoint ADHD/ASD Parent Cottages, Princess of Wales Hospital, Group Family Voice, Goldhay Community Lynn Road CB6 1DN 2pm-4pm (p 33). Centre, 105 Paynels, Orton Goldhay PE2 5QP 5th 10am-12pm (p 29). ƒƒ St Ives Love to Move Crossways Christian 9th Mon Centre, Ramsey Road 10am-12pm (p 31). ƒƒ Cambridge C2 M.S. Carer’s Club - Spring 5 ƒƒ Histon Pinpoint ADHD/ASD Parent Group Early Fri Walk around Cambridge Botanical Gardens, Years Centre, New School Road CB24 9LL 9 1 Brookside Gardens, Cambridge CB2 1JE 10am-12pm (p 29). followed by coffee and cakes at Garden's Cafe ƒƒ Peterborough Alzheimer’s Society Open Minds Kitchen. Contact Jackie 10.30pm-12pm (p 36). Group Dementia Resource Centre, 441 Lincoln ƒƒ Ely Pinpoint ADHD/ASD Parent Group Ely Road, Millfield PE1 2PE 2pm-3.30pm (p 32). Children’s Centre, Spring Meadow Infant & 6th Nursery School, High Barns CB7 4RB ƒƒ Huntingdon CTCPN Family Carers Drop-In 12.30pm-2.30pm (p 29). Tues Talk from Norris Museum. Huntingdon Library, 12th 6 Upstairs Meeting Room, Princes Street ƒƒ St Ives Memory Lane Singing Café Crossways PE29 3PA 10am-12pm. Mon Christian Centre, Ramsey Road 10am-12pm ƒƒ Huntingdon Pinpoint ADHD/ASD Parent Group 12 (p 31). Hunts Forum, The Maple Centre, 6 Oak Tree ƒƒ Huntingdon Pinpoint Preparing for Adulthood Drive PE29 7HN (sat nav ref: PE29 7LB) Group Hunts Forum, Maple Centre, Oak Drive, 10am-12pm (p 29). Huntingdon, PE29 7HN 10am-12pm (p 29). ƒƒ Peterborough Alzheimer’s Society Open ƒƒ Peterborough Alzheimer’s Society Open Minds Carers Group Dementia Resource Centre, 441 Group Dementia Resource Centre, 441 Lincoln Lincoln Road, Millfield PE1 2PE 10.30am-12pm Road, Millfield PE1 2PE 2pm-3.30pm (p 32). (p 32). ƒƒ Sawtry Chatterbox Family Carers Drop-In ƒƒ Cambridge - Milton Parkinson’s Support CARESCO Centre, Green End Road PE28 5UX Group Barnabas Court, Cambridge Road 2pm-4pm (p 30). CB24 6WR 12.15pm-3pm (p 35). 13th ƒƒ Fordham CPFT Dementia Carers Lunch ƒƒ Peterborough Alzheimer’s Society Open Scotsdales, Market Street CB7 5LQ Tues Carers Group Dementia Resource Centre, 441 12.30pm-2.30pm (p 33). 13 Lincoln Road, Millfield PE1 2PE 10.30am-12pm ƒƒ Cambridge CPFT Dementia Friendly Drop-In (p 32). Sainsbury’s Café, Coldhams Lane CB1 3HP 14th 2.30pm-4.30pm (p 33). ƒƒ Ramsey Parkinson’s Support Group Ramsey 7th Weds Resource Centre, Stocking Fen Road PE26 1SA ƒƒ March CTCPN Family Carers Drop-In March 14 2pm-4pm (p 35). Weds Library, City Road PE15 9LT 10am-12pm. ƒƒ Cambridge Making Space Cambridgeshire 7 ƒƒ March Parkinson’s Support Group The Braza Carers Support Service Meadows Centre Club, Elm Road PE15 8NZ 10am-12pm (p 35). 1 St Catharine's Road CB43XJ ƒƒ Peterborough Rethink Carer Support Group 7.30pm-9pm (p 37). Centre 68, 68b Westgate PE1 1RG 1pm-3pm ƒƒ Sawtry Autism/ADHD Parent Support Group (p 38). CARESCO Centre, Green End Road PE28 5UX ƒƒ St Ives Parkinson’s Support Group Dolphin 7.30pm-9.30pm (p 30). Hotel, London Road PE27 5EP 2pm-4pm 15th (p 35). ƒƒ Burwell Carers Group Trinity Church, High ƒƒ St Neots Relaxation, Meditation and Music Thurs Street CB25 0HD from 9.15am-12.15pm (p 30). Group Tesco Community Room, Barford Road 15 18 PE19 2SA 3pm-3.50pm (p 36). CTCPN - Carers Trust Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Norfolk

22nd ƒƒ Wisbech Fenland Older People Mail Reading ƒƒ Wisbech Fenland Older People Mail Reading Volunteer Led Group Wisbech Library, Thurs Volunteer Led Group Wisbech Library, 5 Ely Place PE13 1EU 9.30am-12pm (p 37). 22 5 Ely Place PE13 1EU 9.30am-12pm (p 37). 16th ƒƒ Great Shelford CTCPN Dementia Family ƒƒ Ely CPFT Dementia Friday Club The New Carers Hub - Basic First Aid David Rayner Fri Cottages, Princess of Wales Hospital, Building, Scotsdales, 120 Cambridge Road 16 Lynn Road CB6 1DN 2pm-4pm (p 33). CB22 5JT 10am-12pm (p 31). 19th 23rd ƒƒ St Ives Love to Move Crossways Christian ƒƒ Ely CTCPN Family Carers Hub - Easter Art & Mon Centre, Ramsey Road 10am-12pm (p 31). Fri Crafts and Emotional Wellbeing & Resilience 19 ƒƒ Ramsey CTCPN Family Carers Hub - Easter 23 – coping with stress Larkfields Community Art & Crafts and Understanding Basic First Aid Centre, High Barns CB7 4SB 10am-2pm (p 15). Ramsey Library, 25 Great Whyte PE26 1HA ƒƒ Cambridge Parkinson’s Support Group David 10am-1pm (p 15). Rayner Building, Scotsdales, Cambridge Road, ƒƒ Peterborough Alzheimer’s Society Open Minds Great Shelford CB22 5JT 10.30am-1pm (p 35). Group Dementia Resource Centre, 441 Lincoln 26th Road, Millfield PE1 2PE 2pm-3.30pm (p 32). ƒƒ St Ives Love to Move Crossways Christian ƒƒ St Neots Parkinson’s Support Group Mon Centre, Ramsey Road 10am-12pm (p 31). Old Market Court, Tebbutts Road PE19 1RQ 26 ƒƒ Peterborough CTCPN Family Carers Hub - 2pm-4pm (p 35). Healthwatch Peterborough and Supporting ƒƒ St Ives Young Onset Dementia Group Little Someone with Continence Care venue and Acre Kitchen, 7 Crown Street PE27 5EB time TBC, please see our website (p 15). 2.30pm-4pm (p 33). ƒƒ St Ives Hunts Breathe for Life St Ives 20th Methodist Church, The Waits PE27 5BY 2pm ƒƒ Cambridge CTCPN Family Carers Hub (p 39). Tues - Wiltshire Farm Foods and Supporting ƒƒ Peterborough Alzheimer’s Society Open Minds 20 Someone with Medication Meadows Group Dementia Resource Centre, 441 Lincoln Community Centre, Garden Wing, Road, Millfield PE1 2PE 2pm-3.30pm (p 32). 1 St Catharine’s Road CB4 3XJ ƒƒ Huntingdon Rotary Club Memory Café All 10am-12.30pm (p 15). Saints in the Hollow PE29 1XP 2.30pm-4.30pm ƒƒ Peterborough Alzheimer’s Society Open (p 31). Carers Group Dementia Resource Centre, 441 ƒƒ Girton CPFT Dementia Carers Meeting Lincoln Road, Millfield PE1 2PE 10.30am-12pm St Vincent’s Close Community Centre CB3 0PE (p 32). 2pm-3.30pm (p 33). ƒƒ Fulbourn CPFT Dementia Friendly Lunch ƒƒ Sawtry Chatterbox Family Carers Drop-In Group Six Bells Pub, 9 High Street CB21 5DH CARESCO Centre, Green End Road PE28 5UX 12.30pm (p 33). 2pm-4pm (p 30). ƒƒ Ely Parkinson’s Support Group - Andrew 27th Sankey talks about gardens The Community ƒƒ Peterborough Alzheimer’s Society Open Centre, Bell Holt, Off Lisle Lane CB7 4ED Tues Carers Group Dementia Resource Centre, 441 2.30pm-4.30pm (p 35). 27 Lincoln Road, Millfield PE1 2PE 10.30am-12pm ƒƒ Cambridge Borderline Personality Disorder (p 32). Carer’s Group The Edge Café, Brookfields NHS ƒƒ Eaton Socon CTCPN Family Carers Neuro Site, 351 Mill Road Cambridge CB1 3NN Hub - Easter Art & Crafts and Understanding 7pm-9pm (p 38). Dementia The Marbrook Centre, Phoenix Park, 21st Great North Road PE19 8EP ƒƒ Wisbech CTCPN Family Carers Hub - Easter 10.30am-12.30pm (p 15). Weds Art & Crafts and Supporting Someone with 28th 21 Medication The Oasis Community & Children’s ƒƒ Peterborough Parkinson’s Support Group Centre, St Michaels Avenue PE13 3NR Weds PJ Care Neurological Centre, Eaglewood 10am-2pm (p 15). 28 PE3 8DE 2pm-4pm (p 35). ƒƒ Peterborough Rethink Carers Support Group ƒƒ Cambridge Rethink Carer Support Group Centre 68, 68b Westgate PE1 1RG 1pm-3pm St Laurence’s Church, 91 Milton Road CB4 1XB (p 38). 7.30pm-9pm (p 38). ƒƒ Hail Weston Rotary Club Carers Coffee Club 29th The Royal Oak, High Street PE19 5JW 2.30pm- ƒƒ Wisbech Fenland Older People Mail Reading 4pm (p 30). Thurs Volunteer Led Group Wisbech Library, ƒƒ St Neots Relaxation, Meditation and Music 29 5 Ely Place PE13 1EU 9.30am-12pm (p 37). Group Tesco Community Room, Barford Road PE19 2SA 3pm-3.50pm (p 36). 19 Events Calendar April 2018

ƒƒ Peterborough Alzheimer’s Society Open ƒƒ Peterborough Unite for World Parkinson’s Day Tues Carers Group Dementia Resource Centre, 441 Weds Salvation Army, New England PE1 2AU 3 Lincoln Road, Millfield PE1 2PE 10.30am-12pm 11 10am-3.30pm (p 35). (p 32). ƒƒ Ramsey Parkinson’s Support Group Ramsey ƒƒ Cambridge - Milton Parkinson’s Support Resource Centre, Stocking Fen Road PE26 1SA Group Barnabas Court, Cambridge Road 2pm-4pm (p 35). CB24 6WR 12.15pm-3pm (p 35). 12th ƒƒ Fordham CPFT Dementia Carers Lunch ƒƒ Wisbech Fenland Older People Mail Reading Scotsdales, Market Street CB7 5LQ Thurs Volunteer Led Group Wisbech Library, 12.30pm-2.30pm (p 33). 12 5 Ely Place PE13 1EU 9.30am-12pm (p 37). ƒƒ Date TBC Cambridge CPFT Dementia Friendly ƒƒ Huntingdon CTCPN Family Carers Drop-In - Drop-In Sainsbury’s Café, Coldhams Lane Talk from After Umbrage Huntingdon Library, CB1 3HP 2.30pm-4.30pm (p 33). Upstairs Meeting Room, Princes Street ƒƒ Cambridge Borderline Personality Disorder PE29 3PA 10am-12pm. Carer’s Group The Edge Café, Brookfields NHS ƒƒ Great Shelford CTCPN Dementia Family Site, 351 Mill Road Cambridge CB1 3NN Carers Hub - Talk and 1:1 information 7pm-9pm (p 38). and guidance from Sensory Services, 4th Cambridgeshire County Council David Rayner ƒƒ March Parkinson’s Support Group The Braza Building, Scotsdales, 120 Cambridge Road Weds Club, Elm Road PE15 8NZ 10am-12pm (p 35). CB22 5JT 10am-12pm (p 31). 4 ƒƒ Peterborough Rethink Carer Support Group ƒƒ Ely Ely Dementia Group Recreational Hall, Centre 68, 68b Westgate PE1 1RG 1pm-3pm Militia Way, off Barton Road Car Park (p 38). 10am-12pm (see p 23). ƒƒ St Ives Parkinson’s Support Group Dolphin 13th Hotel, London Road PE27 5EP 2pm-4pm ƒƒ Cambridge C2 M.S. Carer’s Club - Drive or (p 35). Fri catch the Guided Bus to St Ives. Meet at The ƒƒ Huntingdon Rethink Carer Support Group 13 Golden Lion, Market Square for Pub Lunch at CPFT, Redshank House, Kingfisher Way 12.30pm. Contact Jackie in advance (p 36). PE29 6FN 7.30pm-9.30pm (p 38). 16th 5th ƒƒ St Ives Love to Move Crossways Christian ƒƒ Wisbech Fenland Older People Mail Reading Mon Centre, Ramsey Road 10am-12pm (p 31). Thurs Volunteer Led Group Wisbech Library, 16 ƒƒ Histon Pinpoint ADHD/ASD Parent Group Early 5 5 Ely Place PE13 1EU 9.30am-12pm (p 37). Years Centre, New School Road CB24 9LL ƒƒ March Breathe Easy Fenland Support Group 10am-12pm (p 29). St Peter’s Church Hall, High Street PE15 9JR ƒƒ Ramsey CTCPN Family Carers Hub - Talk from 2pm-4pm (see p 39). After Umbrage and Falls Prevention Ramsey 6th Library, 25 Great Whyte PE26 1HA 10am-1pm ƒƒ Ely CPFT Dementia Friday Club The New (p 15). Fri Cottages, Princess of Wales Hospital, Lynn ƒƒ Peterborough Alzheimer’s Society Open Minds 6 Road CB6 1DN 2pm-4pm (p 33). Group Dementia Resource Centre, 441 Lincoln 9th Road, Millfield PE1 2PE 2pm-3.30pm (p 32). ƒƒ St Ives Memory Lane Singing Café Crossways ƒƒ St Neots Parkinson’s Support Group Mon Christian Centre, Ramsey Road 10am-12pm Old Market Court, Tebbutts Road PE19 1RQ 9 (p 31). 2pm-4pm (p 35). ƒƒ Peterborough Alzheimer’s Society Open Minds ƒƒ St Ives Young Onset Dementia Group Little Group Dementia Resource Centre, 441 Lincoln Acre Kitchen, 7 Crown Street PE27 5EB Road, Millfield PE1 2PE 2pm-3.30pm (p 32). 2.30pm-4pm (p 33). ƒƒ Sawtry Chatterbox Family Carers Drop-In 17th CARESCO Centre, Green End Road PE28 5UX ƒƒ Huntingdon Pinpoint ADHD/ASD Parent Group 2pm-4pm (p 30). Tues Hunts Forum, The Maple Centre, 6 Oak Tree 10th 17 Drive PE29 7HN (sat nav ref: PE29 7LB) ƒƒ March CTCPN Family Carers Drop-In March 10am-12pm (p 29). Tues Library, City Road PE15 9LT 10am-12pm. ƒƒ Cambridge CTCPN Family Carers Hub - Talk 10 ƒƒ Peterborough Alzheimer’s Society Open from Safe & Well and Emotional Wellbeing Carers Group Dementia Resource Centre, 441 & Resilience Meadows Community Centre, Lincoln Road, Millfield PE1 2PE 10.30am-12pm Garden Wing, 1 St Catharine’s Road CB4 3XJ (p 32). 10am-12.30pm (p 15).

20 CTCPN - Carers Trust Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Norfolk

ƒƒ Peterborough Alzheimer’s Society Open ƒƒ Peterborough Alzheimer’s Society Open Minds Carers Group Dementia Resource Centre, 441 Group Dementia Resource Centre, 441 Lincoln Lincoln Road, Millfield PE1 2PE 10.30am-12pm Road, Millfield PE1 2PE 2pm-3.30pm (p 32). (p 32). ƒƒ Sawtry Chatterbox Family Carers Drop-In ƒƒ Ely Parkinson’s Support Group - Caroline CARESCO Centre, Green End Road PE28 5UX Nicklinson “My life as a Nurse” The Community 2pm-4pm (p 30). Centre, Bell Holt, Off Lisle Lane CB7 4ED 24th 2.30pm-4.30pm (p 35). ƒƒ Peterborough Alzheimer’s Society Open 18th Tues Carers Group Dementia Resource Centre, 441 ƒƒ Wisbech CTCPN Family Carers Hub - Self Care 24 Lincoln Road, Millfield PE1 2PE 10.30am-12pm Weds and wellness workshop and Falls Prevention (p 32). 18 The Oasis Community & Children’s Centre, St ƒƒ Eaton Socon CTCPN Family Carers Neuro Michaels Avenue PE13 3NR 10am-2pm (p 15). Hub - Holistic therapies and Emotional ƒƒ Peterborough Rethink Carer Support Group Wellbeing & Resilience The Marbrook Centre, Centre 68, 68b Westgate PE1 1RG 1pm-3pm Phoenix Park, Great North Road PE19 8EP (p 38). 10.30am-12.30pm (p 15). ƒƒ Hail Weston Rotary Club Carers Coffee Club 25th The Royal Oak, High Street PE19 5JW ƒƒ Cambridge C2 M.S. Carer’s Club - Discussion 2.30pm-4pm (p 30). Weds on ‘Misunderstandings & Miscommunications ƒƒ St Neots Relaxation, Meditation and Music 25 in Caring’ Church of Good Shepherd Hall, Group Tesco Community Room, Barford Road Mansel Way, Arbury CB4 2ET Free parking PE19 2SA 3pm-3.50pm (p 36). 2.30pm-3.30pm (p 36). ƒƒ Huntingdon Making Space Cambridgeshire ƒƒ Peterborough Parkinson’s Support Group Carers Support Service Maple Centre, 6 Oak PJ Care Neurological Centre, Eaglewood Drive PE29 7HN 7pm-9pm (p 37). PE3 8DE 2pm-4pm (p 35). ƒƒ Sawtry Autism/ADHD Parent Support Group ƒƒ Cambridge Rethink Carer Support Group St CARESCO Centre, Green End Road PE28 5UX Laurence’s Church, 91 Milton Road CB4 1XB 7.30pm-9.30pm (p 30). 7.30pm-9pm (p 38). 19th 26th ƒƒ Wisbech Fenland Older People Mail Reading ƒƒ Wisbech Fenland Older People Mail Reading Thurs Volunteer Led Group Wisbech Library, Thurs Volunteer Led Group Wisbech Library, 19 5 Ely Place PE13 1EU 9.30am-12pm (p 37). 26 5 Ely Place PE13 1EU 9.30am-12pm (p 37). ƒƒ Peterborough Pinpoint ADHD/ASD Parent ƒƒ Great Shelford CTCPN Dementia Family Group Family Voice, Goldhay Community Carers Hub - Infection Control David Rayner Centre, 105 Paynels, Orton Goldhay PE2 5QP Building, Scotsdales, 120 Cambridge Road 10am-12pm (p 29). CB22 5JT 10am-12pm (p 31). 20th ƒƒ Ely Ely Dementia Group Recreational Hall, ƒƒ Ely Pinpoint ADHD/ASD Parent Group Ely Militia Way, off Barton Road Car Park Fri Children’s Centre, Spring Meadow Infant & 10am-12pm (see p 23). 20 Nursery School, High Barns CB7 4RB 27th 12.30pm-2.30pm (p 29). ƒƒ Ely CTCPN Family Carers Hub - Self Care ƒƒ Ely CPFT Dementia Friday Club The New Fri and wellness workshop and Infection Control Cottages, Princess of Wales Hospital, Lynn 27 Larkfields Community Centre, High Barns Road CB6 1DN 2pm-4pm (p 33). CB7 4SB 10am-2pm (p 15). 23rd ƒƒ Cambridge Parkinson’s Support Group David ƒƒ St Ives Love to Move Crossways Christian Rayner Building, Scotsdales, Cambridge Road, Mon Centre, Ramsey Road 10am-12pm (p 31). Great Shelford CB22 5JT 10.30am-1pm (p 35). 23 ƒƒ Peterborough CTCPN Family Carers Hub - 30th Talk from After Umbrage and Taking Care of ƒƒ St Ives Love to Move Crossways Christian your Back venue and time TBC, please see our Mon Centre, Ramsey Road 10am-12pm (p 31). website (p 15). 30 ƒƒ Peterborough Alzheimer’s Society Open Minds ƒƒ St Ives Hunts Breathe for Life St Ives Group Dementia Resource Centre, 441 Lincoln Methodist Church, The Waits PE27 5BY Road, Millfield PE1 2PE 2pm-3.30pm (p 32). 2pm (p 39). ƒƒ Huntingdon Rotary Club Memory Café All ƒƒ Girton CPFT Dementia Carers Meeting Saints in the Hollow PE29 1XP 2.30pm-4.30pm St Vincent’s Close Community Centre CB3 0PE (p 31). 2pm-3.30pm (p 33).

Please see our website for a full list of events, including some additional groups, which are not listed here. www.carerstrustcpn.org 21 Events Calendar May 2018

ƒƒ Peterborough Alzheimer’s Society Open ƒƒ Wisbech Fenland Older People Mail Reading Tues Carers Group Dementia Resource Centre, 441 Thurs Volunteer Led Group Wisbech Library, 1 Lincoln Road, Millfield PE1 2PE 10.30am-12pm 10 5 Ely Place PE13 1EU 9.30am-12pm (p 37). (p 32). ƒƒ Huntingdon CTCPN Family Carers Drop-In ƒƒ Cambridge - Milton Parkinson’s Support Huntingdon Library, Upstairs Meeting Room, Group Barnabas Court, Cambridge Road Princes Street PE29 3PA 10am-12pm. CB24 6WR 12.15pm-3pm (p 35). ƒƒ Great Shelford CTCPN Dementia Family ƒƒ Fordham CPFT Dementia Carers Lunch Carers Hub - Dancing with Filipa (music and Scotsdales, Market Street CB7 5LQ movement) David Rayner Building, Scotsdales, 12.30pm-2.30pm (p 33). 120 Cambridge Road CB22 5JT 10am-12pm ƒƒ Cambridge CPFT Dementia Friendly Drop-In (p 31). Sainsbury’s Café, Coldhams Lane CB1 3HP ƒƒ Ely Ely Dementia Group Recreational Hall, 2.30pm-4.30pm (p 33). Militia Way, off Barton Road Car Park 2nd 10am-12pm (see p 23). ƒƒ March Parkinson’s Support Group The Braza ƒƒ Peterborough Pinpoint ADHD/ASD Parent Weds Club, Elm Road PE15 8NZ 10am-12pm (p 35). Group Family Voice, Goldhay Community 2 ƒƒ Peterborough Rethink Carer Support Group Centre, 105 Paynels, Orton Goldhay PE2 5QP Centre 68, 68b Westgate PE1 1RG 1pm-3pm 10am-12pm (p 29). (p 38). ƒƒ St Ives Parkinson’s Support Group Dolphin ƒƒ Ely Pinpoint ADHD/ASD Parent Group Ely Hotel, London Road PE27 5EP 2pm-4pm Fri Children’s Centre, Spring Meadow Infant & (p 35). 11 Nursery School, High Barns CB7 4RB ƒƒ St Neots Relaxation, Meditation and Music 12.30pm-2.30pm (p 29). Group Tesco Community Room, Barford Road PE19 2SA 3pm-3.50pm (p 36). ƒƒ St Ives Memory Lane Singing Café Crossways ƒƒ Huntingdon Rethink Carer Support Group Mon Christian Centre, Ramsey Road 10am-12pm CPFT, Redshank House, Kingfisher Way 14 (p 31). PE29 6FN 7.30pm-9.30pm (p 38). ƒƒ Peterborough Alzheimer’s Society Open Minds 3rd Group Dementia Resource Centre, 441 Lincoln ƒƒ Wisbech Fenland Older People Mail Reading Road, Millfield PE1 2PE 2pm-3.30pm (p 32). Thurs Volunteer Led Group Wisbech Library, ƒƒ Sawtry Chatterbox Family Carers Drop-In 3 5 Ely Place PE13 1EU 9.30am-12pm (p 37). CARESCO Centre, Green End Road PE28 5UX ƒƒ March Breathe Easy Fenland Support Group 2pm-4pm (p 30). St Peter’s Church Hall, High Street PE15 9JR 2pm-4pm (see p 39). ƒƒ Cambridge CTCPN Family Carers Hub - 4th Tues Talk from Community Protection Officer ƒƒ Ely CPFT Dementia Friday Club The New 15 and Understanding Dementia Meadows Fri Cottages, Princess of Wales Hospital, Lynn Community Centre, Garden Wing, 4 Road CB6 1DN 2pm-4pm (p 33). 1 St Catharine’s Road CB4 3XJ 8th 10am-12.30pm (p 15). ƒƒ Huntingdon Pinpoint ADHD/ASD Parent Group ƒƒ Peterborough Alzheimer’s Society Open Tues Hunts Forum, The Maple Centre, 6 Oak Tree Carers Group Dementia Resource Centre, 441 8 Drive PE29 7HN (sat nav ref: PE29 7LB) Lincoln Road, Millfield PE1 2PE 10.30am-12pm 10am-12pm (p 29). (p 32). ƒƒ Peterborough Alzheimer’s Society Open ƒƒ Ely Parkinson’s Support Group The Community Carers Group Dementia Resource Centre, Centre, Bell Holt, Off Lisle Lane CB7 4ED 441 Lincoln Road, Millfield PE1 2PE 2.30pm-4.30pm (p 35). 10.30am-12pm (p 32). 16th ƒƒ Cambridge Borderline Personality Disorder ƒƒ March CTCPN Family Carers Drop-In March Carer’s Group The Edge Café, Brookfields NHS Weds Library, City Road PE15 9LT 10am-12pm. Site, 351 Mill Road Cambridge CB1 3NN 16 ƒƒ Peterborough Rethink Carer Support Group 7pm-9pm (p 38). Centre 68, 68b Westgate PE1 1RG 9th 1pm-3pm (p 38). ƒƒ Ramsey Parkinson’s Support Group Ramsey ƒƒ Hail Weston Rotary Club Carers Coffee Club Weds Resource Centre, Stocking Fen Road PE26 1SA The Royal Oak, High Street PE19 5JW 9 2pm-4pm (p 35). 2.30pm-4pm (p 30). ƒƒ St Neots Relaxation, Meditation and Music Group Tesco Community Room, Barford Road PE19 2SA 3pm-3.50pm (p 36). 22 CTCPN - Carers Trust Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Norfolk

ƒƒ Sawtry Autism/ADHD Parent Support Group ƒƒ Ely Ely Dementia Group Recreational Hall, CARESCO Centre, Green End Road Militia Way, off Barton Road Car Park PE28 5UX 7.30pm-9.30pm (p 30). 10am-12pm (see p 23). 17th ƒƒ Burwell Carers Group Trinity Church, High ƒƒ Ely CTCPN Family Carers Hub - Understanding Thurs Street CB25 0HD from 9.15am-12.15pm (p 30). Fri Dementia Larkfields Community Centre, 17 ƒƒ Wisbech Fenland Older People Mail Reading 25 High Barns CB7 4SB 10am-2pm (p 15). Volunteer Led Group Wisbech Library, ƒƒ Cambridge Parkinson’s Support Group David 5 Ely Place PE13 1EU 9.30am-12pm (p 37). Rayner Building, Scotsdales, Cambridge Road, 18th Great Shelford CB22 5JT 10.30am-1pm (p 35). ƒƒ Ely CPFT Dementia Friday Club The New 28th Fri Cottages, Princess of Wales Hospital, Lynn ƒƒ Peterborough Alzheimer’s Society Open Minds 18 Road CB6 1DN 2pm-4pm (p 33). Mon Group Dementia Resource Centre, 441 Lincoln 21st 28 Road, Millfield PE1 2PE 2pm-3.30pm (p 32). ƒƒ St Ives Love to Move Crossways Christian ƒƒ Huntingdon Rotary Club Memory Café All Mon Centre, Ramsey Road 10am-12pm (p 31). Saints in the Hollow PE29 1XP 2.30pm-4.30pm 21 ƒƒ Histon Pinpoint ADHD/ASD Parent Group Early (p 31). Years Centre, New School Road CB24 9LL 29th 10am-12pm (p 29). ƒƒ Peterborough Alzheimer’s Society Open ƒƒ Ramsey CTCPN Family Carers Hub - Tues Carers Group Dementia Resource Centre, 441 Mindfulness & Self Care workshop and 29 Lincoln Road, Millfield PE1 2PE 10.30am-12pm Understanding Dementia Ramsey Library, (p 32). 25 Great Whyte PE26 1HA 10am-1pm (p 15). ƒƒ Eaton Socon CTCPN Family Carers Neuro ƒƒ St Ives Hunts Breathe for Life St Ives Hub - Taking Care of your Back The Marbrook Methodist Church, The Waits, St Ives Centre, Phoenix Park, Great North Road PE27 5BY 2pm (p 39). PE19 8EP 10.30am-12.30pm (p 15). ƒƒ St Neots Parkinson’s Support Group 30th Old Market Court, Tebbutts Road PE19 1RQ ƒƒ Peterborough Rethink Carer Support Group 2pm-4pm (p 35). Weds Centre 68, 68b Westgate PE1 1RG 1pm-3pm ƒƒ St Ives Young Onset Dementia Group Little 30 (p 38). Acre Kitchen, 7 Crown Street PE27 5EB ƒƒ Peterborough Parkinson’s Support Group 2.30pm-4pm (p 33). PJ Care Neurological Centre, Eaglewood ƒƒ Girton CPFT Dementia Carers Meeting PE3 8DE 2pm-4pm (p 35). St Vincent’s Close Community Centre CB3 0PE ƒƒ Cambridge Rethink Carer Support Group 2pm-3.30pm (p 33). St Laurence’s Church, 91 Milton Road CB4 1XB 22nd 7.30pm-9pm (p 38). ƒƒ Peterborough Alzheimer’s Society Open 31st Tues Carers Group Dementia Resource Centre, 441 ƒƒ Wisbech Fenland Older People Mail Reading 22 Lincoln Road, Millfield PE1 2PE 10.30am-12pm Thurs Volunteer Led Group Wisbech Library, (p 32). 31 5 Ely Place PE13 1EU 9.30am-12pm (p 37). 23rd ƒƒ Peterborough CTCPN Family Carers Hub - Weds Understanding Dementia venue and time TBC, Ely Dementia Group 23 please see our website (p 15). ƒƒ Wisbech CTCPN Family Carers Hub Meets fortnightly on a Thursday from - Understanding Dementia The Oasis 10am-12pm at the Recreational Hall, Community & Children’s Centre, St Michaels Militia Way, off Barton Road Car Park. Avenue PE13 3NR 10am-2pm (p 15). Meetings are for carers, past and present, and ƒƒ Cambridge C2 M.S. Carer’s Club Church of people living with dementia. Good Shepherd Hall, Mansel Way, Arbury The charge is £2 per head which goes towards CB4 2ET Free parking 2.30pm-3.30pm (p 36). refreshments and outings. 24th ƒƒ Wisbech Fenland Older People Mail Reading The next meeting is on 1st March. Thurs Volunteer Led Group Wisbech Library, For further information please contact 24 5 Ely Place PE13 1EU 9.30am-12pm (p 37). Debbie Saberton. ƒƒ Great Shelford CTCPN Dementia Family Carers Hub - How to care for your back David Phone: 01353 777093 or 07546 481175. Rayner Building, Scotsdales, 120 Cambridge Road CB22 5JT 10am-12pm (p 31). 23 Young Carers and Young Adult Carers

Young Carers take on a tree top Would you like to volunteer your adventure! time to support Young Carers? During February half-term, we were fortunate Young Carers tell us that they value enough to receive funding from the Greggs spending time with other Young Carers who Community Foundation to take 25 Young understand what they are going through; Carers to Go Ape in Thetford Forest and groups in schools and in the community WOW - what a few days we had! for Young Carers can provide them with an opportunity to relax and catch up with Young carers showed determination and friends. strength battling through the high ropes and zip wires! They challenged themselves We are always looking for new volunteers both physically and mentally whilst taking who can support at groups taking place after part in team building activities to help them school and at weekends in Huntingdonshire overcome some of their biggest fears. and Peterborough. Accessing a break from caring is important Are you a good listener? Do you enjoy for many Young Carers who are carrying the spending time with young people? Are you responsibility to care for a loved one. If you empathetic? If so, get in touch with us to find know of a group or organisation who would out how you can give back by calling 01480 be interested in sponsoring a Young Carer 499090 or by emailing group, trip or activity, please get in contact [email protected]. with the Young Carer team at Carers Trust Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Norfolk on 01480 499090 or by emailing [email protected]. Young Carers in Schools As we enter the third year of delivering the Young Carers in Schools programme, it seems timely to reflect on the successes of the programme locally. 24 schools have been handed awards at bronze, silver and gold level and over 30 schools have committed to long-term change in their school for the benefit of Young Carers. Six schools have set up independent Young Carer groups; recognising that there is a need to develop a community of Young Carers within their schools. If you are a school interested in joining the programme please contact Tania Bingham at Carers Trust Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Norfolk on 01480 499090 or by emailing [email protected].

24 Groups for Young Carers and Young Adult Carers in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Support for Young Carers and Young Adult Carers living in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough is provided by Carers Trust Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Norfolk and Centre 33. Both organisations provide support within communities and schools/colleges and run various activities and trips during school holidays. Attendance at some groups is by referral only so please contact the relevant organisation. Centre 33 can offer support to any Young Carer living in Cambridgeshire aged 8+. Please visit their website to find out what package of support best meets your needs. Below is a list of the regular groups run by the two organisations.

Centre 33 Carers Trust Cambridgeshire, Abbey College, Ramsey Peterborough, Norfolk Bassingbourn Village College Hampton College Bottisham Village College Hinchingbrooke School Cambourne Village College Huntingdon Tesco Community Space (STRIVE) Chesterton Community College Huntingdon Youth Centre Coleridge Community College Jack Hunt School Comberton Village College Ken Stimpson Cottenham Village College Longsands Academy Cromwell Community College March (STRIVE) Ely College Ormiston Bushfield Academy Hinchingbrooke School Ramsey Youth Centre Impington Village College St Ives Broadleas Centre Littleport and East Cambs Academy St Peter’s School Melbourn Village College Thorpe Hall (12 Plus) Neale Wade Community College Thorpe Hall (SPACE Siblings Group) North Cambridge Academy Thorpe Hall (Under 12) Parkside Community College Sawtry Village Academy Sir Harry Smith Community College Soham Village College St. Bedes Inter-Church School Swavesey Village College The Ivo School The Netherhall School Carers Trust Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Thomas Clarkson Academy Norfolk Trumpington Community College Phone: 01480 499090 or 0345 241 0954 Witchford Village College Email: [email protected] Website: www.carerstrustcpn.org/support-for- carers/young-carers

To make a referral or find Centre 33 Phone: 0333 4141809 out more about the groups Email: [email protected] and support available, Website: http://centre33.org.uk/help/ please contact the relevant young-carer-project/ organisation. 25 Free To Be Me Young Carers Project BBC Children in Need is definitely a cause Cambridgeshire that tugs on the heart strings and I feel very honoured to be able to see the direct » Are you aged 8-18? impact of the funding and the difference it » Do you look after someone in your family who has an makes to our young service users. illness, a disability, or is affected by mental ill-health So far the new grant has enabled us to or substance misuse? continue to provide children and young Our Young Carers project people, siblings, Young Carers and can help you by: Young Adult Carers access to activities » Giving you someone where they have a safe space to grow as to talk to individuals and develop aspirations in a » Providing you with support in your school fun and enjoyable way. It’s also benefited » Inviting you on young by bringing young people together with carers trips and activities outside of school other people who are most important to » Working with you to make sure your voice is heard them, so they can all have meaningful » Making sure you are getting the help and support that you and unforgettable experiences. Based are entitled to » Sending you regular copies of our Juicy News newsletter. on some of the feedback from the young If you think you, or someone you know people, the activities through the grant are is a young carer, get in touch! definitely very important and positive to E-mail us: [email protected] Phone us: 0333 4141809 their lives. For a Young Carers Needs Assessment please email: [email protected] @Centre33Camb www.centre33.org.uk There are many more activities and events in the pipeline for 2018 so if you would like to know more about the ‘Free Impington Opportunity Playgroup to Be Me’ BBC Children in Need Project please visit our website or contact us. St Andrews Centre, School Hill, Histon, Cambridge CB24 9JE (under 5yrs) I look forward to hearing from you! Mondays 1pm to 3pm (term time) Bisha Mistry This is a pre-school playgroup and parent Phone: 01480 499090 support group for children with any level of Email [email protected] additional needs, disability or social difficulty Web: www.carerstrustcpn.org/support/ and their families. We have a lovely bunch of free-to-be-me volunteer helpers who offer one-to-one play sessions for the children whilst the adults can have some down time in the café. The support and friendships the parents find from the group are perhaps the most important part of these sessions. The group is for families throughout Cambridge and its surrounding villages. Parents can relax, have a coffee and chat together while the children are well looked after. Sometimes transport can be arranged, contact the group for more information. Contact Sally Abbott Phone: 01223 315024 Email: [email protected] Web: http://impingtonopportunityplaygroup. btck.co.uk Facebook: /ImpingtonOpportunityPlaygroup 26 CHUMS New Service to Support Children’s Wellbeing and Mental Health

From January 2018 there is a new service called CHUMS providing emotional health and wellbeing support to children and Disability Sport young people across Cambridgeshire and Living Sport works with many different Peterborough. organisations to support sport The service will support children and young opportunities for people with disabilities people with mild-moderate mental health and special needs. issues such as anxiety and depression, as We link people with disabilities, disabled well as offering preventative support for other people organisations and local charities issues such as self-harm. into the sports networks, so that It will also support those with significant everybody, regardless of disability or emotional wellbeing difficulties arising from additional needs, can access sport or life events such as bereavement and bullying. physical activity that suits them and their There will be a mixture of group and aspirations in sport. one-to-one support available. One of our main networks is the Ability In Cambridgeshire services will be available PLUS Group, the County Disability for primary school aged children up to the Sports Forum for Cambridgeshire and age of 25 years. Peterborough. Anyone interested in disability sport can join the network. For more information on CHUMS visit http://chums.uk.com There are lots of activities which you can join locally. There are many sports clubs To find out about more services that in the county that offer either disability can support children and young people's specific activities or are mainstream clubs mental health across Cambridgeshire and that are inclusive and can offer most Peterborough visit people a great sporting experience. www.keep-your-head.com/cyp Information about these sporting opportunities can be found on our interactive map available at www.livingsport.co.uk/disability-sport/ SCIP disability-consultation/stepping-stones SCIP (Special needs Community Information For information on disability sport in Point) is an information and advice service for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough families with 0-25 year olds with a disability or contact Rebecca who can give you additional needs. more information and sign post you Contact: appropriately. Joan Adamson - SCIP Co-ordinator Phone: 01480 379 827 Phone: 01487 849929 Email: [email protected] Email: rebecca.evans@livingsport. Web: www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/scip co.uk

27 Mind Of My Own Cambridge Disabled (MOMO) Kids Swimming Club (CDKSC) (0-19 years) MOMO makes it easier for children and The swimming club is aimed at children of any young people to express their views. age from birth to 19 with any disability. As far as possible, sessions are run by a qualified At MOMO we believe that young people instructor with a number of volunteers. The should be able to participate fully in their club is working with Cambridge City Council care and it should be easy for them to Sports Development Team to expand the speak up anytime they want. number of sessions available, aiming to provide opportunities for all abilities. Since January 2013 we’ve been making this happen by blending tech, social work The suggested age ranges are not at all fixed, and children’s rights expertise to create but for are guidance. apps that they can use on their own 24/7, Swimming instruction for improvers/ or with a worker or carer. We’re able to do older children this because of the unique mix of people Chesterton Sports Centre, Gilbert Road, and skills that make up Team MOMO. Cambridge - 6-19 years Telling people what you want and need Sundays 4.30pm to 5.30pm (term time) can be difficult. MOMO apps help young Cost: £2.50 per lesson people organise their thoughts and make A parent, guardian or sibling can go in the it easier to tell their worker what they pool to assist if necessary. Structured lessons think. Their worker will get a better insight with an instructor for those wanting to further into what’s going on, from the young develop their swimming skills in a deeper pool. person’s point of view. It is recognised that the Windmill pools may be too shallow for older, larger children, so the For more information about MOMO see Chesterton pool is also aimed at this group of http://mindofmyown.org.uk children irrespective of their swimming ability. Family fun and water confidence in the Listen hydrotherapy pool Windmill Pool, Hinton Way, Fulbourn Parent Support Group Under 5 years Saturdays 9.30am to 11am Are you worried about your child or young Cost: £2 per child, one adult carer per child goes person? free ƒƒ Eating Disorder For young children under 5 years and ƒƒ Anxiety those that need warmer water or a smaller, ƒƒ Depression secure environment to swim. Siblings are ƒƒ Drugs and alcohol welcome, but in the event of there being too ƒ ƒ Mental health issues many people (maximum 20 people), priority The support group is on the last Friday of will be given to those with a therapeutic need. every month. It is hoped that we will have the help of a swimming instructor once a month who can Huntingdon Youth Centre, give advice on early swimming skills. Sallowbush Road, Huntingdon PE29 7AF Further information and an up to date timetable 11am to 1pm is available on the website. For further information please Contact: Sally Abbott contact Mark. Phone: 01223 315024 Phone: 07715 568984 Email: [email protected] Web: www.cdksc.co.uk

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Support for Parents and Carers Phone: 01480 877333 Email: [email protected] DO YOU HAVE A CHILD OR YOUNG PERSON Web: www.pinpoint-cambs.org.uk WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS OR DISABILITY? Facebook: /pinpointcambs Twitter: @pinpointcambs Pinpoint offers free information, support and Sign up for Pinpoint’s free newsletter - full involvement to Cambridgeshire parents and of good info and ideas. We’ll send a copy carers, especially those with children with direct to your inbox every month. additional needs and disabilities. Find out Email: [email protected] about events, meet-ups, holiday ideas and local services and other local support groups on our website www.pinpoint-cambs.org.uk.

Autism/ADHD Parent Groups Do you have a child with suspected/diagnosed autism or ADHD? Then come along to our parent groups at Ely, Peterborough, Huntingdon Let's Get Moving Cambridgeshire aims to and Histon. If your children are accessing improve the health of the Cambridgeshire services, are on the waiting list, or have had a population, specifically by increasing referral turned down, come along for practical levels of physical activity. This will be advice and ideas on how to boost your done by promoting existing opportunities, resilience and work with your children at home developing new opportunities, and and help manage their behaviour. Please check supporting individuals that require support our website for event details on topics and to achieve their goals. speakers. This is a new project which has been Ely & Peterborough Groups commissioned by Cambridgeshire Eve Redgrave County Council Public Health, working in Phone: 01480 877333 partnership with the five District Councils Email: [email protected] across Cambridgeshire (Cambridge City Council, South Cambridgeshire Histon & Huntingdon Groups District Council, Huntingdonshire District Council, Fenland District Council and East Jackie King Cambridgeshire District Council) and Phone: 01480 877333 Living Sport (the County Sport Partnership Email: [email protected] for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough).

Pinpoint Preparing for Adulthood Group A district co-ordinator will lead on Let's For parent carers of young people aged 14-25 Get Moving Cambridgeshire in each with additional needs and disabilities. of the districts; providing support to individuals, communities, clubs and Jackie King other organisations in order to develop Phone: 01480 877333 accessible opportunities and engagement Email: [email protected] in physical activity. To find out more about the district See our events calendar for group dates, topics co-ordinators take a look at the website and speakers www.letsgetmovingcambridgeshire.co.uk/ www.pinpoint-cambs.org.uk/event-archive/ meet-the-team

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Do you have a child or family member with Autism or ADHD? Come along for a cuppa. Chat & offload with other parents & carers. A friendly support group for carers living in the Wednesday’s 7.30 - 9.30pm Burwell area. Monthly drop-ins for carers to 10th January, 7th February, come and have a cup of tea or coffee, chat to 14th March, 18th April, 16th May other carers and for advice and support. We meet on Thursday mornings (usually the At The CARESCO Centre, third Thursday of the month) at the Trinity Green End Road, Sawtry Church, High St, Burwell CB25 0HD from 9.15am to 12.15pm. Call Miranda on 07751 798287 for a chat or email: [email protected] Meeting on 15th March and 17th May. CARESCO office 01487 832105 (9am –12 noon) For further details please contact Janet Parker.

Your local charity caring for our community Phone: 01638 741234.

Registered charity number 1140728 (See events calendar).

Carers Coffee Club DROP-IN SESSIONS FOR Are you caring for a loved one with memory FAMILY CARERS loss? Come along and enjoy a Come along to our friendly drop-in to meet other cup of tea or coffee whilst family carers, relax and chat over a cuppa. chatting with others in a Carers Assessments, help or advice available. similar situation.

Every 2nd & 4th Monday between 2 - 4 pm The group meets every third Wednesday of 8th & 22nd January the month 2.30pm to 4pm at our NEW VENUE 12th & 26th February The Royal Oak, High Street, Hail Weston, 12th & 26th March St Neots, PE19 5JW 9th & 23rd April & 14th May No need to book, just turn up. Hope to see you there. At The CARESCO Centre, Green End Road, Sawtry, PE28 5UX For further details contact Neil Silby Contact Miranda on 07751 798287 or 01487 832105 Phone: 07889 319888 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] A community project of The Rotary Club of Your local charity supporting our community Kimbolton Castle and Care Network. Registered charity number 1140728

30 Shelford Dementia Family Carers Hub A friendly, welcoming support group for people living with dementia and the people who care for them. Come along for friendship and support. We have a variety of speakers of interest along with some fun activities, including poetry and reminiscence. To book a place and discuss the needs of the person you care for phone Rebecca Browne on 01480 499090.

(See events calendar).

Love to Move The Friday Group, Age & Dementia Friendly Gymnastics Programme & Norris Museum Reminiscence Group Salem Court, Chatteris What is it? A seated exercise & A friendly group run entirely by volunteers movement programme packed with fun, music & who all have long term experience of laughter, specially designed to helping people with dementia. help improve the fitness of your mind and body. We provide support for sufferers of low

to medium dementia and their carers in a All Welcome! loving, respectful, and happy environment. Love to Move is the first exercise programme of its kind in the UK: proven to have significant physical, emotional and cognitive benefits for all participants, with those living with We offer interesting and stimulating dementia experiencing the biggest benefits to their well-being. activities, and entertainment.

Sessions run on Mondays 10am – 12noon, starting with a chat over tea and coffee with the

Norris Museum Reminiscence Group, followed by the British Gymnastics Foundation Love to The group is open to anyone from the Move programme, delivered by an experienced and enthusiastic tutor

local area including March, Ramsey,

Crossways Christian Centre, Ramsey Road, St Ives Monday mornings starting Monday 8th January 2018 Somersham, and surrounding villages.

10am – 12noon

For more info: Kim 01480 891984 or [email protected] Meets every Friday 10am to 3pm.

** Memory Lane Singing Café is held on second Monday of each month

Cost £6.50 per day including a 2 course lunch.

Phone: Mike Hill 07910 557199 or Anne Chambers 01354 740225

31 Unite against dementia across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Alzheimer’s Society in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough is here for anyone affected by dementia. The Carer Information and Support There are more than 10,000 people living Programme (CrISP) with the condition across the county and The Carer Information Support Programme is a dementia affects everyone differently. series of workshops available in Peterborough for carers and family members of people Alzheimer’s Society provides information and with dementia. This programme aims to offer support, improves care, funds research, and structured information to inform and support creates lasting change for people affected by the caring role. Carers do not necessarily have dementia. to live with the person with dementia. Across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Activity Groups there are a number of ways people can There are various opportunities available to access support networks and speak to give people affected by dementia the chance professionals. If you need: to take part in structured activities. These give Someone to talk to people the availability to meet others in an You can phone at any time during the informal relaxed setting. opening hours to talk in confidence with a Become a Dementia Friend member of staff from the Dementia Support Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Friends Service. Programme is a national initiative to improve Contact details for Cambridgeshire and people’s understanding of dementia. Fenland services or Peterborough services As a Dementia Friend you will learn a little bit can be found below. more about what it is like to live with dementia Alternatively, at Peterborough’s Dementia during an hour long information session and Resource Centre, come to one of the drop-in then turn that understanding into action. peer support groups: To find your nearest Dementia Friend ƒƒ Mondays, 2pm - 3.30pm, for people living Information Session, visit with dementia www.dementiafriends.org.uk. ƒƒ Tuesdays, 10.30am - 12 noon for carers. Staff are available to listen when you just feel Peterborough contact the need to talk, or to offer information and The Dementia Resource Centre, advice on specific issues. 441 Lincoln Road, Millfield, Peterborough PE1 2PE Dementia Advisers and Dementia Support Phone: 01733 893853 Workers Email: [email protected] Dementia Advisers offer information about Open 9am-5pm Monday to Friday all aspects of living with dementia and Cambridgeshire and Fenland contact supports people to access services. Phone: 01954 250322 Dementia Support Workers give personalised Email: [email protected] information and support to people with dementia and their carers to help better understand the condition, cope with Dementia Awareness Week 2018 day-to-day challenges and prepare for the Monday 21 May-Sunday 27 May 2018 future. Alzheimer’s Society needs people to unite against dementia now. Support us this week whether you Home visits can be arranged if needed. choose to fundraise, volunteer or campaign, every action makes a difference. To get involved visit www.alzheimers.org.uk 32 Dementia Friendly Drop-In at Sainsbury’s Café, Coldhams Lane, Cambridge CB1 3HP For carers and people living with dementia. First Tuesday of the month (April TBC) at 2.30pm to 4.30pm. Volunteers from the Dementia Carers Support Service will be there to welcome visitors. Refreshments served at the table. Phone to confirm dates. Phone: 01353 652092 Dementia Carers Meeting at St Vincent’s Close Community Centre, Girton CB3 0PE Fourth Monday of the month at 2pm to 3.30pm. Join us for a coffee, cake and a chat in an informal atmosphere. Phone to confirm dates. Phone: 01353 652092 Lunch Group at Six Bells Pub, 9 High Street, Fulbourn CB21 5DH Young Onset Dementia Third Tuesday of the month at 12.30pm (April & May TBC). For carers and Do you live with a loved one under the age of 65 people living with dementia. Book in years that has been diagnosed with young onset advance. Phone to confirm dates.

Dementia? Phone: Sally Kitchin 07432 701833

Email: [email protected] Then come and share a Lunch Group at Scotsdales, cuppa with others who are Market Street, Fordham CB7 5LQ in a similar caring role at First Tuesday of the month at home. 12.30pm to 2.30pm. Informal lunch for carers and people living with dementia. The group meets on: Phone to confirm dates. When: Third Monday of the month Phone: 01353 652092 Time: 2.30pm to 4pm Friday Club at New Cottages, Princess of Wales Hospital, Where: Little Acre Kitchen, 7 Crown Street, Lynn Road, Ely CB6 1DN St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5EB For carers and people living with dementia. Usually first and third Friday of No need to book, just turn up. the month at 2pm to 4pm - call to check

Everyone will receive a very warm welcome! first. Tea and coffee, plus activities run

by volunteers from the Dementia Carers' For more information, please get in touch with Ruth Support Service. Phone to confirm dates. Phone: Fe Franklin 01353 652092 Mobile: 07565 845663 or e-mail: [email protected] Email: [email protected] (See events calendar for dates). 33 Need Support to Speak Up? TotalVoice can help Do you know where to turn for help if you struggle to be heard and want support to understand your rights and make decisions about health and social care? It can be very daunting understanding the legal and statutory procedures involved with social care, but advocacy support for family carers in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough is available from TotalVoice. The service is free, independent and confidential. An Advocate is a person who speaks up or acts on someone else's behalf. Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council have brought together advocacy services for adults, carers, children and young people into one single service. TotalVoice Cambridgeshire and Peterborough (TVCP) is delivered by specialist advocacy providers VoiceAbility, Cambridgeshire Deaf Association and National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS), to provide statutory and community advocacy services. Family carers have rights that are engrained in The Care Act 2014 to protect their own health and wellbeing, putting their needs on the same level as the cared for person. TotalVoice will: AGE UK • Support you to be heard Cambridgeshire and Peterborough • Help you understand your rights, Orton Day Care Centre choices and options Steve Wooley Court • Enable you to make your own decisions Orton Malborne about health and social care Peterborough PE2 5HP • Get support from the people around you Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in your community 9.45am to 2.30pm • Give the people around you the skills to support you Orton Day Care Centre provides a venue • Give you the tools to do as much as you for older people to socialise and enjoy can for yourself. entertainment and a hot meal. Focus is to promote wellbeing and Dedicated TVCP helpline: 0300 222 5704. independence. Email: [email protected] £7 per day without transport provided Referral form: www.voiceability.org/services/ £11 per day with transport cambridgeshire-and-peterborough/total-voice- cambridgeshire-and-peterborough Phone: Doreen Wallace 01733 231227 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ageuk.org.uk

34 We offer information, friendship and support Cambridge Branch Parkinson’s UK to local people with Parkinson’s, their families Fourth Friday of the month. and carers. We also organise regular events 10.30am to 1pm. and social activities. Join us and meet other The David Rayner Building, people affected by Parkinson’s in your area. Scotsdales Garden Centre, Gt Shelford Ely and District Support Group CB22 5JT. Meetings include speakers and activities, Third Tuesday of the month (not August). followed by lunch. For those living with 2.30pm to 4.30pm. Parkinson’s and their carers. The Community Centre, Bell Holt, Off Lisle Phone: Trish Carn 01223 363435 Lane, Ely CB7 4ED. Email: trishc@[email protected] Come along to have a chat and enjoy the entertainment and refreshments. First Tuesday of the month. Phone: Brian Hayes 01353 860102 or 12.15pm to 3pm. Jenny Lowles 01353 669326. Barnabas Court, Cambridge Road, Milton Ramsey Support Group CB24 6WR. Second Wednesday of the month. Bring and share lunch with occasional speakers 2pm to 4pm. and activities. For those living with Parkinson’s Ramsey Resource Centre, Stocking Fen and their carers. Road PE26 1SA. Phone: Gabby 01223 356433 Phone: Marianne Fountain 0344 225 3777. See www.parkinsonscambridge.org.uk www.facebook.com/parkinsonsukcambridge/ St Neots Support Group Third Monday of the month. Web: www.parkinsons.org.uk 2pm to 4pm. (See events calendar) Old Market Court, Tebbutts Road PE19 1RQ. Phone: Marianne Fountain 0344 225 3777. Peterborough Parkinson’s St Ives Support Group First Wednesday of the month. Unite for World 2pm to 4pm. Dolphin Hotel, London Road PE27 5EP. Parkinson’s Day Phone: Marianne Fountain 0344 225 3777. Date: Wednesday 11 April Time : 10am - 3.30pm Peterborough Branch Parkinson’s UK Location: Salvation Army Peterborough Branch meets on the last New England PE1 2AU Wednesday of the month (can be subject to On 11 April 2018 we are asking everyone, no matter change - please contact us to check before where they are around the world, to unite and raise awareness about Parkinson’s to celebrate World coming). Parkinson’s Day 2pm to 4pm. PJ Care Neurological Centre, Eaglewood, All donations & money raised on Peterborough PE3 8DE. the day will go to Parkinson’s UK Phone: Ruth Brinkler-Long 07752 014998. What’s on Refreshments, Stalls (Cakes, Books, March Support Group Cards, Plants & many more) First Wednesday of the month. Mini Manicures & Hand Massages by Arabellaz & Mini Reflexology 10am to 12pm. Sessions by Sole-Serenity The Braza Club, Elm Road PE15 8NZ. Phone: Frances Clark 01354 654677.

35 10089-85x130mm advert.indd 1 08/12/2017 08:56 Family Carers Neuro Hub A welcoming place for carers of adults with acquired or long-term neurological conditions and the people they care for to meet. Come along for tea/coffee and cake. Last Tuesday of the month. The Marbrook Centre, Phoenix Park, Eaton Socon, St Neots, PE19 8EP 10.30am to 12.30pm (See events calendar).

Phone 0345 241 0954 or 01480 499090 with many thanks for Email [email protected] the generosity of Web www.carerstrustcpn.org

Hunts Blind is an independent, local charity dedicated to supporting Huntingdonshire residents of all ages and who are experiencing sight loss. Our services include social activities, information and advice, outreach and benefits, visual and mobility aids, volunteer visiting and subsidised holidays. We hold monthly club meetings in Bury, St Ives, Huntingdon and St Neots. We also have a bi-monthly arts and craft group, sports and social club, walking group and theatre club. Door-to-door transport can be provided for all our social activities. For further information phone 01480 453438 or email [email protected]

Are you looking for something new? Then come along, relax, de-stress and alleviate the pressures of modern day to day life, whist enjoying the company of new friends. Multiple Sclerosis Carer's Club Meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month (subject to change) 2.30pm-3.30pm

The Church of the Good Shepherd Hall, Mansel Way, Arbury, Cambridge CB4 2ET When Fortnightly (sessions run term time only) Free parking and refreshments Time 3pm-3.50pm Where Tesco Community Room, St Neots Tesco Store,

Co-ordinators Barford Road, St Neots, PE19 2SA [email protected] [email protected] Further details please contact Claire Bright on (See events calendar). 07890 608465 or email [email protected]

36

Changing Lives

Service Counselling support and therapeutic interventions

What we do… How can we help Psychological Wellbeing Service you? Psychological Wellbeing Service We provide 6 sessions of one-to-one low intensity can help you: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and guided self-help

 Manage anxiety such as; to people living in Huntingdonshire, March and worry, phobia and panic Wisbech.  Manage your mood  Counselling Identify goals and work towards them

 Positive wellbeing changes We offer 12 weeks of counselling to individuals.

We offer support to explore problems and challenges Counselling can help you explore:

they have or currently are experiencing. This service is  Relationship challenges

offered in Cambridge, St Neots, Huntingdon and  In gaining fresh

perspectives Wisbech  Expressing your feelings About Psychological Wellbeing How you can access Service our service…

The Changing Lives project is a department of Health We accept referrals from your GP

Project designed to make evidence-based psychological and local mental health Advice

therapies more accessible to people living with mental and Referral Centre (ARC) as well

health problems such as depression and anxiety as self referrals

disorders. Over the phone – 01223 311320

or 01480 470480 All services are free of charge. Email us on Please visit our website for further information: [email protected]

Download a referral form through www.cspslmind.org.uk our website

www.cpslmind.org.uk

Making Space Cambridgeshire Carers Support Service Bi-monthly peer support group meetings Fenland Over 65’s in Cambridge and Huntingdon. Meadows Centre Free Services 1 St Catharine's Road Working with Cambridgeshire County Council, we are offering free Cambridge CB4 3XJ support that helps connect you to a range of services including: Wednesdays 7.30pm to 9pm • Money & benefit support Email fenland.support@circle. org.uk or phone 0300 004 0349. • Free assessment to make sure Maple Centre your home suits your needs Or you can request a callback on our website 6 Oak Drive • Advice & access to technology www.centragroup.org.uk/fopos which supports you in your Huntingdon PE29 7HN home Wednesdays 7pm to 9pm • Physical & mental wellbeing activities Please contact us for further details. • Social and cultural events.

Our service is all about offering Phone: 01480 211006 you more choices and control. We aim to support you to meet Email: pauline.mansfield@ your needs to keep you safe and makingspace.co.uk independent in your own home for as long as possible.

37 Mind CPSL is a Mental Health charity which Rethink Carer Support aims to support individuals in their recovery. Free service for individuals with diagnoses of Cambridgeshire & Personality Disorder, Psychosis and Affective Peterborough Disorder who are aged between 18 and 64. Families and friends of people with mental ill Stepping Forward Service Workshops health often need information, encouragement and the strength that comes from knowing you and One to One sessions are not alone. One-to-one sessions variable times (1 hour session) with the option of fortnightly We are run by carers for carers. We have a group workshops on Wednesdays 1pm to 3pm. wealth of experience of supporting people with mental health problems and we know our way Workshops include: around the mental health system. • Stress management and anxiety • Identity and self-esteem We provide: • Managing emotions ƒƒ Carer support groups in Cambridge and • Trust and relationships Peterborough • Self-confidence ƒƒ Phone support on 07783 267013 • Goal-setting ƒƒ Email support at • Acceptance and moving [email protected] forward ƒƒ Quarterly newsletter • Keeping myself well (crisis planning). ƒƒ A voice for carers - helping local commissioners and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust improve services. Rethink Carer Support Group - Voices Matter, Hearing Voices Group Cambridge See page 37 for information on new groups which For families and friends of people with mental have been set-up. health conditions - all welcome. Phone: 01733 362990 to book 4th Wednesday of the month 7.30pm-9pm Email: [email protected] St Laurence’s Church, 91 Milton Road, Website: www.cpslmind.org.uk Cambridge CB4 1XB. Jonathan Wells Phone: 07342 691768 Email: [email protected] Rethink Carer Support Group - Peterborough Support for carers of people with serious and enduring mental health illness. Alternate Wednesdays 1pm-3pm Centre 68, 68b Westgate, Peterborough PE1 1RG. Phone: Pamela 07400 040159 Email: [email protected] (See events calendar).

Rethink Carer Support Group- Huntingdonshire For parents and partners of people with mental illness - all welcome. 1st Wednesday of the month 7.30pm-9.30pm CPFT, Redshank House, Kingfisher Way, Huntingdon, PE29 6FN. Phone: 01823 365308 Email: [email protected] 38

Want to make a difference? Do you want to know more about your lung Carers Partnership Board condition and how to

The Carers Partnership Board is looking to recruit new Independent Members who manage it? can provide insight to service providers and statutory services to support and improve the services they offer to people with disabilities, their families and their Breathe Easy Fenland is your local support group for Carers. anyone with a lung condition, including carers, The Carers Partnership Board is made up of: friends and family.  Carers (Independent Members) – who make up 50% of the Board  Health and social care providers You are very welcome to join us at meetings,  Voluntary and charity sector organisations featuring guest speakers and refreshments During the last year the Carers Partnership Board has:

 Continued to support its engagement with, and the inclusion of, Young Carers We meet on the 1st Thursday of every in the Partnership Board meetings  Supported the County Council in its review of the Carers Strategy month from 2pm until 4pm (new members  Raised issues about Carers self-assessments at 1.45pm) at: The Church Hall, St Peter’s Church What we offer Independent Members: (opposite the museum), High St March,  Reimbursement of agreed expenses (travel, care) PE15 9JR  Opportunity to develop new skills EVERYONE WELCOME  Support when attending meetings There is no membership fee If you are interested in finding out more and having a say in how services are developed and delivered in Cambridgeshire contact: For more information, please contact:

Sally Cleghorn Development Officer Derek on 07803 083987

Tel: 0300 111 2301 Email: [email protected] Or Email: [email protected]

Don't forget to let us know if you would Fen House, Fen Road, Cambridge, CB4 1UN Tel: 0300 111 2301 Email:[email protected] Registered Charity No. 1132290 Company limited by guarantee No 06861653 prefer to receive the Carers Magazine

via email. Drop us a line at [email protected].

Hunts Breathe For Life Supporting people with lung disease

We are a local support group for those suffering with lung problems along with their carers/family and friends.

We meet on the fourth Monday of each month (except Bank Holidays, when we meet on the third Monday) at St Ives Methodist Church, The Waits, St Ives PE27 5BY.

The aim of the group is to provide information and support, not only to patients, but also their carers/family and friends. In addition to talks, the group also arranges a variety of social events.

If you are interested in joining the group or would like further information: Phone: 01480 860289 Email: [email protected] Web: www.huntsbreatheforlife.org (See events calendar).

39 What If? Plan The What If? Plan encourages family carers to plan ahead for an emergency. The free service delivered by Carers Trust Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Norfolk is funded Carers Trust Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Norfolk by Cambridgeshire County Council and operates is a charity and the leading provider of carer support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. for families. It can provide emergency support to the person We are there to help by: you care for in the event of you being unable to ƒƒ Providing flexible breaks for family carers, including care because of a sudden illness, accident or CQC registered care other unplanned event. ƒƒ Preparing carers for an emergency including the You can register for a What If? Plan if: What If? Plan in Cambridgeshire ƒƒ The person you look after lives in Cambridge City, East Cambridgeshire, South ƒƒ Offering training, support and information for family Cambridgeshire, Fenland or Huntingdonshire carers ƒƒ The person you look after is over 18 ƒƒ Providing carer awareness training for professionals ƒ ƒ You are aged 16 or over. ƒƒ Supporting Young Carers and Young Adult Carers The form can be completed online or ƒƒ Providing groups, activities and individual support downloaded and posted to us. for children and young people with disabilities. For further information and to register, call We have a team of dedicated Care Workers who our Family Carers Helpline on spend a minimum of one hour with people, providing 01480 499090 or see care in the home and community. They can be www.carerstrustcpn.org/whatifplan contacted at: If you live in Peterborough, please call Carers Trust Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Norfolk 01733 747474 and ask for ‘Emergency Unit 4, Meadow Park, Meadow Lane, St Ives, Support for Carers Service’ or visit the Cambridgeshire PE27 4LG Peterborough City Council website for more information on how to register. Phone: 01480 499090 or 0345 241 0954 All items are considered for publication, however large or small. Email: [email protected] Web: www.carerstrustcpn.org To be featured in our next issue please submit articles by 9 March 2018. Charity Reg No. 1091522. The editorial team reserves the right to amend or withhold Registered in England & Wales: 4379948. articles where deemed appropriate. We will attempt to contact you in regard to this. We welcome stories from family carers and organisations that support them throughout Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Please pass this magazine on to other along with any suggestions for articles you would like included. family carers that you may know or take it into your local surgery, dentist Please contact us on 01480 499090 waiting room, pharmacy, library, [email protected] community venue or place of worship. We'd love to hear from you! Are you an unpaid family carer? If you would like to receive a copy of this Carers Magazine in Do you look after someone? large print, audio, braille; in another language; by email; or to unsubscribe, please contact Carers Trust Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Norfolk. Do you help someone with their day to day life? Phone: 01480 499090 or 0345 241 0954 Email: [email protected] Are you a working family carer supporting a loved one? 29/01/18 Review Date 25/03/18 Ver 2.0 THIS MAGAZINE IS FOR YOU