This month's edition includes news about:
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- Our exciting new website
- Free workshop for carers
- An invitation to our AGM
- Carers Rights Day 2022
- Feed your family for less
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- Free tickets for carers
- Entries for Art Exhibition
- Guide to help reduce falls
- Innovative research project
- Building a Caring Society
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Take a look at new website along with some exciting new features
We're delighted to announce that our new website was launched for the start of this month. The home page features a sample of upcoming workshops and events and news items relevant to unpaid carers in Sheffield. The new design also makes it easier for visitors to find their way around and the join our community of carers form is also easier to find and use. |
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Free workshop for carers about: Understanding & Managing Stress
Caring is a complex experience that can impact on all aspects of peoples’ lives. The physical, emotional and psychological demands can be challenging and stressful. The session looks at ways to manage worry or anxiety, how to cope when feeling overwhelmed; plus techniques to communicate assertively while avoiding conflict or distress. Use the link for details and to book. |
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An invitation to our AGM at Quaker House in Sheffield city centre
We're thrilled to announce this year's AGM will be held in-person from 1400-1530 on Wednesday 30 November at Quaker House (S1 2EW). There will be a presentation about the work completed in Sheffield over the year; and guest speaker Kirtsy McHugh (CEO of Carers Trust) will give a talk about The Carers Trust’s work to influence national government on issues for carers. |
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Helping carers know their rights throughout their caring journey
Carers Rights Day is an annual campaign when organisations across the UK come together to (1) raise awareness of the needs of carers (2) ensure carers are aware of their rights (3) let carers know where to get help and support. We're finalising our plans for the day, so check our website, social media and next month's Enews for details of how we’ll support the day. |
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A useful new guide to help people 'feed your family for less'
As the cost of living continues to rise and people are struggling to make ends meet, Sheffield City Council has pulled together some top tips to help people eat well and make their money go further. Use the link to read or download a 20-page guide with some tasty, quick and healthy recipes for lunch, dinner, snacks and drinks; plus ideas to help make the most of your budget. |
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Free tickets for carers to hear music inspired by magic and storytelling
Sheffield Philharmonic Orchestra are offering free tickets for carers to hear the amazing sound of a concert filled with music inspired by fantasy and fairy tales. The orchestra will lead the audience through an evening of classical delights. Use the link for details and to book free tickets for carers at their afternoon or evening performances on Saturday 12 November. |
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Carers invited to submit entries for art exhibition by 1st November
THIS IS ME is an annual exhibition showcasing artwork from people with lived experience of mental health, in whatever form, and those who work in support services. The organisers are inviting entries - painting, photography, collage, drawing, or whatever type of artwork you like to use. The theme of 'This is Me' can also be interpreted however you like. |
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Guide about 'Staying Steady and Independent with Dementia'
This guide was created for people living with dementia who are at risk of falls; and it was circulated during last month's 'Falls Prevention Week'. It's been designed in a dementia friendly format that can be shared digitally or printed and used as a hard copy. Use the link to view or download the guide which has lots of useful tips about reducing the chance of falls. |
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An invitation to join an innovative research project about driving
'NIHR Devices for Dignity' is an organisation that specialises in developing technologies to help people with long-term conditions. They're looking for healthy older drivers and drivers with memory difficulties or dementia to help test and further develop a device that helps 'assess safe driving'. The device is the size of a 50p coin and there is a £30 voucher thank you for those taking part. |
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Carers Trust publish their refreshed strategy for 2022-2025
The Carers Trust's 'Building a Caring Society' is their refreshed strategy for 2022–2025 and has been developed in the context of a worsening economy. This is placing immense financial pressures on unpaid carers, 48% of whom have had to give up work due to their caring role. Use the 'more details' link for a copy of the document or use this link to visit their webpage. |
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