As well as the programme of activities for carers we are running a number of sessions for professionals working with young or adult carers to discuss their support needs during this difficult time. To see our programme of activities for carers click here: Carers Week 2020 – Activities for Carers
Supporting Young Carers During Covid-19
This session will be in a Question and Answer format with Anne Longstaff, Young Carers Link Worker.
Tuesday 9th June 2020: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting
Thursday 11th June 2020: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting
Young Carers’ Awareness Sessions
The aim of these sessions is to consider ways to identify young carers and improve understanding of the potential impact of a caring role upon a young person
Monday 8th June 2020 – Primary Schools: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/young-carers-awareness-sessions-tickets-107059152808
Wednesday 10th June 2020 – Open to all Schools: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/copy-of-young-carers-awareness-sessions-tickets-107059375474
Friday 12th June 2020 – Secondary Schools: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/young-carers-awareness-sessions-tickets-107059451702
Supporting Adult Carers During Covid-19
Professionals can join to hear more about the challenges that adult carers are facing during this difficult period and discuss the support that the Centre is offering at this time.
Monday 8 June. 2.30pm – 3.30pm: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/supporting-adult-carers-during-covid-19-tickets-107117523396
Tuesday 9 June. 10.30am – 11.30am: This session will be followed by a free 30 minute introduction to mindfulness session which you are welcome to join. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/supporting-adult-carers-during-covid-19-tickets-107121396982
Wednesday 10 June. 2pm – 3pm: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/supporting-adult-carers-during-covid-19-tickets-107121742014
Thursday 11 June: 10.30am – 11.30am: This session will be followed by a free 30 minute introduction to mindfulness session which you are welcome to join. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/supporting-adult-carers-during-covid-19-tickets-107122303694
Dementia Friends
Thursday 11th June 2 – 2.45pm
During this friendly and interactive session, you will increase your understanding of dementia, and think about the small things that you can do to make a difference to people affected by dementia in your community. E-mail anna.dorward@ntcarers.co.uk and we will send you a link to join the session.