This month's edition includes news about:
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- Free Legal Advice
- The Jointly App
- Our New Website
- Digital Technology
- State of Caring
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- Carers Week Report
- Discount at Iceland
- Pension Credit
- Living With Dementia
- Photo ID Alert Cards
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Monthly clinics provide free legal advice to unpaid carers
We're working with Leigh Purdy at 'Lawson Wills and Probate' to provide carers with access to free 30-minute individual legal advice clinics on the last Friday of every month. Leigh is a legal expert and a former Solicitor who has been offering pro bono services for the Cares Centre since 2020. Use the link for more details and how to access the clinics which start at the end of July. |
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More online help from a partnership with Carers UK and the Council
Carers have free access to the Digital Resource for Carers, provided by Carers UK and Sheffield Council. This online resource offers a range of up-to-date information to support carers in their caring role. It includes access to the 'jointly app' the online co-ordination tool for anyone sharing care. Use the link below the image for details or click here for the DRfC page on our website. |
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Apply to join the focus group to help us develop our new website
We’re delighted to announce work has started on a new website that will be launched this autumn. We're now inviting carers to join a focus group to help us develop the content that is most relevant and important to website users. Use the link for more details and the application form to join the focus group that will meet at a venue (details to be confirmed) or via Zoom early in August. |
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University of Sheffield research with carers on digital technology
The University will share feedback from carers with the Mayoral Combined Authority who are developing an Inclusion Plan to ensure unpaid carers are considered and included. Use the link for more details on how to take part in a two-hour session. In addition to having your say, there is a bonus for all participants as they will receive a £25 shopping voucher. |
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Carers UK launch their survey on the 'State of Caring'
This survey is the UK’s most comprehensive research into the lives and experiences of carers. The 2022 survey is now open until it closes on 11 September. Your feedback helps to paint a picture of what life is like for carers at the moment, including the challenges and the impact caring has on finances, health, and wellbeing. Use the link to take part in the survey. |
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Report highlights how caring needs to be visible, valued and Supported
Carers Week has published its latest report after conducting polling of the general public, which includes people who are currently caring. The comprehensive report provides helps illustrate the amazing work of carers across the UK. It also underlines why the Carers Week charities believe that everyone has a role to play to ensure caring is Visible, Valued and Supported. |
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Over 60s can enjoy a 10% in-store discount every Tuesday
Iceland has launched an initiative so that every Tuesday, everyone over 60 can bag 10% off their shop, with no minimum spend. Iceland Foods is the first and only supermarket in the UK to be offering this type of discount as it continues to help its shoppers tackle the rising costs of living. The offer applies to all products which includes a range of great value meal essentials. |
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Check your eligibility for Pension Credit to help with living costs
Pension Credit is separate from a State Pension and gives extra money to help with living costs if you are over State Pension age and on a low income. It can also help with housing costs such as ground rent or service charges; and may be available even if you have other income, savings or own your home. Click here for an overview or click below the image for details of how to claim. |
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Some simple & useful tips for carers of people living with dementia
'Help & Advice' is a website created to provide access to information on a wide range of topics. They've produced a helpful infographic that includes lots of useful tips across all aspects of life to help you or a loved one that is living with Dementia. Use the link to visit their website, then you can scroll down the page to read the tips under various headings. |
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Autism Alert or Learning Disability Alert or Mental Health Alert Cards
South Yorkshire Police and the National Autistic Society have worked together to create a new Autism Alert Photo ID Card. They also offer Learning Disability and Mental Health cards to help their officers and other emergency service workers communicate effectively with individuals with learning disabilities. Use the link for more details and to download the application forms. |
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