Carers’ Voice Newsletter November 2011
Our Carers’ Voice Newsletter for November 2011 which is full of news and events is now ready for you to download.
November 2011 Newsletter (revised)
December 2 – Carer Rights Day in North Tyneside
The Carers’ Centre is working with the Council, the Primary Care Trust and other organisations to develop a North Tyneside Carers’ Strategy that addresses the significant role of carers.
The Strategy plans to ensure that the needs of carers in North Tyneside are met and they are supported by making sure:
Carers’ voices are heard in decision-making [...]
Do you think you could be a Shared Lives Carer?
Could you offer care and support to an adult with a learning disability within your own home?
You can provide short breaks or long term support, its up to you!
Shared Lives Carers receive an average allowance of £391 per week.
If you are interested in becoming a Shared Lives Carer or would like to know more about [...]
We are Moving….Slightly!
The Carers’ Centre is going to be moving offices but we will still be based in the YMCA building on the third floor. We are moving to the opposite side of the building so we will be on the left hand side as you come out of the lift and stairs. The new offices are [...]
Carers of people with multiple sclerosis wanted
The Northumbria University Department of Psychology is currently involved in a research project examining the role of online personal experiences for choice and decision making in health care. Funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), this £2 million research project is a major collaboration betweenOxford University,Northumbria University, Department of Health, Oxfordshire PCT,WarwickUniversity,StirlingUniversity andSheffieldUniversity.
They [...]
Free Electric Blanket Safety Checks
From Monday 31 October 2011 – Friday 4th November 2011 North Tyneside Council will once again be offering North Tyneside residents the opportunity to have their electric blankets tested free of charge to ensure they are still safe to use.
To arrange a home visit to get your blanket tested please contact trading standards prior to the 31 October by [...]
Any Qualified Provider Consultation
The government wants to introduce something called Any Qualified Provider, or AQP, from April 2012.
Any qualified provider (AQP) means that when patients are referred by their GP, they will be able to choose some of their health care from a number of alternative providers (private companies, charities or social enterprises) who meet NHS quality requirements [...]
Autism Friendly Film Screenings are back!
Over 3000 people came out in support of Autism Friendly Film Screenings in August and now they’re back with Johnny English Reborn!
When is the screening?
The screenings will be at various cinemas across the UK during the week commencing 14th October and the nearest local cinema will be at the Metrocentre. Times will be published for each [...]
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Local Mental Health Services Accreditation Scheme
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Sharing the Caring passes CQC Inspection
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Carers Voice Newsletter March 2012
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