Carers News

This month's edition includes news about:

Songs of Praise Event
Carers Week Plans
Carers Active April
Dementia Week
Dementia Awareness

Free Electric Bus Service
Carers Card Account
Friendship Lunches
Local Elections
Oral Health Information

BBC's Songs of Praise will be joining our next Walk & Talk event

Our upcoming Walk & Talk event will be accompanied by BBC's Songs of Praise who’s film crew will be joining us to make a short segment about carers for a future episode. You do not have to be a Christian or religious to take part in this event and are welcome to join along to meet other carers. If you are interested in joining please view more details.

What we have planned for Carers Week in June 2024

This year Carers Week will be taking place 10-13 of June. Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring and highlight the challenges unpaid carers face throughout the UK. We are planning to run multiple events, mini roadshows, and online activities for those who are unable to attend in-person. View more details to find out more about Carers Week 2024.

Carers UK 'Carers Active April' campaign
Carers UK are this month raising awareness of the the benefits of physical activity for carers and the barriers they may face. Visit here for a variety of online sessions and resources to help with being more physically active this April. This campaign hopes to raise awareness about the importance of physical activity - Please view more details to sign up for Active April.

Dementia Action Week will be coming soon

This year dementia week will be running May 13th-19th organised by the Alzheimer's society. This week focusses around raising awareness and encouraging more people to partake in making the UK a more dementia-friendly place. We know looking after somebody with dementia can be challenging. Get further dementia support options and information here.

Dementia Awareness drop-in session at Crystal Peaks

This drop-in session will take place on the 15th of May at 1pm to 4pm. If you have ‘lived experience’ of dementia or care for someone with dementia this drop-in session may benefit you. Information will be provided on how Adult Social Care and other local services can support both people living with dementia and their families. Free refreshements are provided.

Sheffield free electric bus service to run in the city centre

Bus users in Sheffield are now able to enjoy free journeys abound the city centre in a brand new zero emissions bus. This service runs several days a week across the city centre and will run every seven to eight minutes. This new service supported by Mayor Oliver Coppard hopes to reduce carbon emissions and will help to make Sheffield a cleaner place to live.

Why you might want to use a Carer's Card Account

A Carer's Card account is a special feature on a bank account offered by many high-street banks to allow a cared for person to give restricted access to the money in their account to a trusted carer. You might want to use a Carer's Card account if you provide care or help for somebody that relies on you to shop, and for certain bills. View more details to find out more.

What Friendship Lunches are coming up in Sheffield?

A Friendship Lunch is a monthly social event with live entertainment held at lovely restaurants/pubs and tickets include a delicious 2 course lunch. It is aimed at the elderly, lonely and/or socially isolated. The event is 'dementia friendly' and therefore ideal for those living with dementia and their families/carers, offering invaluable respite. View more details for a list of upcoming dates.

Polling stations open for local elections on 2 May 2024

Polling stations will be open from from 7am to 10pm Thursday 2 May. You can register to vote here and must do this by 17 April. You will then need to bring Photo ID to the polling stations to show before ballot papers are issued. If you are unable to visit your polling station you will also be able to vote by post and can find detailed instructions on how to do this here.

What are the key oral health messages for a healthy mouth?

Carers play a vital role in supporting individuals to maintain their oral health. The key oral health messages for a healthy mouth are: To brush teeth twice a day, once before bed and once at any other time. To use a fluoride toothpaste. To eat less sugar, less often. To avoid sugary food and drink before going to bed. View more details to find a dentist in your area