1. CARERS WEEK SURVEY
Survey forms are flying out of our door at the moment, and quite a number have already been returned by carers. A reminder that there is an order form on the front page of the current newsletter and that we can provide you with a maximum of 100 questionnaires is , or alternatively you can email delivery details to us at mail@carersweek.org As well as the paper form carers can complete the survey online at www.carersweeksurvey.org.uk
2. REGISTRATION
A pdf of the registration form is attached - please return to us as soon as you have some information about the events/activities you are organising this year.
3. SUPERDRUG 10% OFF VOUCHERS
We have received a number of requests for vouchers and would like to stress they will ONLY be available to local partners who register with us.
4. YOUNG CARERS PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
We are still in the process of establishing the framework and details of this competition, and would welcome any advice and suggestions you may have. Please email me at paul.matz@carersuk.org or call 020 7566 7842.
Carers Assessments
If the care you are providing for someone with MS is having a significant impact on your life, you may benefit from a carer's assessment. There is a range of services available to support you in your role as a carer.
Local authorities now have a duty to assess the needs of carers, independently of the community care assessments already available to disabled people themselves. This duty was introduced by the Carers and Disabled Children's Act (2000).
Even if the person you are caring for does not want an assessment, you can ask for your own, as it will enable you to tell the social services department about your situation, and to find out about services that might make caring easier for you.
Although you may be charged for services, you may be entitled to a direct payment to allow you to organise the service yourself, or vouchers to help you pay for short term breaks.
Contact your social services department to ask for an assessment. The contact details will be listed in your telephone directory, under 'local authority'.
Carer to Carer
Talking with other carers helps in a number of ways. You can let off steam about current problems, or learn about how others have dealt with similar situations. It often helps to reduce feelings of isolation too.
Should we have a Carers Group ?? …..>>>>>> Give Me a Call
email Jim McAndrew: jimmymc46@blueyonder.co.uk
Useful addresses for carers
This page lists a number of addresses that may be useful for you:
NORTH TYNESIDE
Neptune House,
P.O. Box 6,
Neptune Road,
Wallsend
Tel: 0191 200 1111
www.ntcarers.org.uk
Carers UK
20/25 Glasshouse Yard
London
EC1A 4JT
Tel: 020 7490 8818
Fax: 020 7490 8824
Email: info@ukcarers.org
Web: http://www.carersonline.org.uk
Carers Wales
River House,
Ynysbridge Court,
Gwaelod y Garth,
Cardiff
CF15 9SS
Tel: 029 2081 1370
Fax: 029 2081 1575
Holiday Care
Advice and information on accessible holidays and travel.
2nd Floor
Imperial Buildings
Victoria Road
Horley
Surrey
RH6 7PZ
Tel: 01293 774535
Email: holiday.care@virgin.net
Web: http://www.holidaycare.org.uk
National Centre for Independent Living
250 Kennington Lane
London
SE11 5RD
Tel: 0207 587 1663
Fax: 0207 582 2469
Email: ncil@ncil.org.uk
Web: http://www.ncil.org.uk
Princess Royal Trust for Carers
London Office
142 Minories,
London EC3N 1LB
Tel: 020 7480 7788
Fax: 020 7481 4729
Web: http://www.carers.org
Tripscope
Travel information and advice, plus help with local and long distance journeys.
The Vassall Centre
Gill Avenue
Bristol
BS16 2QQ
Tel: 08457 58 56 41
Email: inquiries@tripscope.org.uk
Web: http://www.tripscope.org.uk
Winged Fellowship Trust
Holidays for disabled people and carers at 5 purpose-built centres in England.
Shap Road
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 6NZ
Tel: 0845 345 1970
Email: admin@wft.org.uk
Web: http://www.wft.org.uk