Do you have a family member or friend who depends on you? Do you struggle to find time to care for yourself?

North Tyneside Carers’ Centre are re-launching our “Connecting Carers” outreach sessions. Over 5 weeks, carers are invited to join us and meet other carers from 2pm – 3.30pm starting 10th September 2020 in these new online sessions.

Carer Feedback:

I did join a friends walking group in June but have only attended once as it’s on a Wednesday too. I feel that it would benefit my health & well-being to attend for fresh air and exercise and to make new friends.

We’re delighted to announce the return of our popular “Five Ways to Wellbeing” sessions. The aim of these sessions is to help carers reduce loneliness and isolation.

Join us for Session Four on 1st October 2pm – 3pm via Microsoft Teams.

Subsequent Sessions
8th October

Each session is planned around the NHS 5 steps to wellbeing which are: Connecting – Being Active – Learning a new skill – Thoughts and Feelings – Giving.

These sessions are available to all carers, from a range of backgrounds. The sessions are informal and a positive space. To sign up for one, or all of the sessions (joining us for all five is recommended) please email: enquiries@ntcarers.co.uk or call us on 0191 643 2298.

Participants will be sent a Microsoft Teams joining link prior to the session to join this private online group. If you’d like to brush up on your Microsoft Teams knowledge, or find out more about how to get online please visit: https://www.northtynesidecarers.org.uk/getting-online/

Join us for a range of talks, workshops and online activities to discuss mental health and wellbeing throughout the week commencing Monday 5th October, leading up to World Mental Health Day on Saturday 10th October.

WHAT’S ON

Tuesday 6th October 15:30
Tea & Talk with Anne and Cate

Join our discussion with professionals on mental health and young carers and how we can share resources to help support you and your family.

7^th, 8^th and 9^th October
We will be making positivity boxes, creating an A-Z of feelings we all share to better understand our own mental health and taking part in a range of mental wellbeing-focused activities with young carers from age 5 – 16.

Saturday 10^th October
To mark World Mental Health Day we’ll be hosting a workshop at 2pm focused on: Understanding your wellbeing and the wellbeing of others for young carers aged 11+ on anxiety, self care and wellbeing.

4pm
Our Guest Speaker will be hosting a creativity workshop for young carers aged 11+

Please email chris.selby@ntcarers.co.uk, Eleanor.wheeler@ntcarers.co.uk or call us on 0191 643 2298. Alternatively, please let your Support Worker know if you’d like to participate in any of our World Mental Health Day sessions.

Due to popular demand we have invited The Red Cross to host another virtual training session for carers in North Tyneside.

We’re delighted to announce the return of our popular “Five Ways to Wellbeing” sessions. The aim of these sessions is to help carers reduce loneliness and isolation.

Join us for our last session on 8th October 2pm – 3pm via Microsoft Teams.

Each session is planned around the NHS 5 steps to wellbeing which are: Connecting – Being Active – Learning a new skill – Thoughts and Feelings – Giving.

These sessions are available to all carers, from a range of backgrounds. The sessions are informal and a positive space. To sign up for one, or all of the sessions (joining us for all five is recommended) please email: enquiries@ntcarers.co.uk or call us on 0191 643 2298.

Participants will be sent a Microsoft Teams joining link prior to the session to join this private online group. If you’d like to brush up on your Microsoft Teams knowledge, or find out more about how to get online please visit: https://www.northtynesidecarers.org.uk/getting-online/

Carer’s Wellbeing Assessments are for adult carers who look after adults (over 18) who have support needs. The assessment is a chance for you to identify how your caring responsibilities impact on you. Many carers find it easier to continue in their caring role if they can get some support.

Join us to find out more about Carer’s Wellbeing Assessments and how it could be of benefit to you in your caring role. You will also have an opportunity to meet our team who will support you at each step of the process.

Session dates:
Tuesday 13th October 10.30am – 11.30am
Thursday 22nd October 6pm – 7pm

This event will take place virtually. To sign up, please email training@ntcarers.co.uk or call 0191 643 2298.

We’re inviting professionals to join us 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.

We strongly encourage professionals from a range of backgrounds to attend this event, particularly those from the local authority who have a statutory duty to support carers. The aim of this event is to share concerns, identify barriers carers are currently facing and a range of solutions to help carers who have had support networks, services and appointments cancelled or disrupted due to covid.

This event will be held via Microsoft Teams on Thursday 15th October 2pm – 3pm.

Do you worry about what would happen if an emergency should arise and how this will impact on your ability to carry out your caring role?

This short informal session will help you to explore your concerns, identify support available and develop an emergency planning document that could be implemented should a situation arise (for example, you have to go into hospital at short notice).

Join us on Wednesday 21st October 10am – 11am.

This session will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams or Adobe Connect. To participate, you will need internet access and a smartphone, laptop, computer or tablet with a webcam that you can use during the session. If you’d like more information about how to use Microsoft Teams or Adobe Connect please visit: https://www.northtynesidecarers.org.uk/getting-online/

Carer’s Wellbeing Assessments are for adult carers who look after adults (over 18) who have support needs. The assessment is a chance for you to identify how your caring responsibilities impact on you. Many carers find it easier to continue in their caring role if they can get some support.

Join us to find out more about Carer’s Wellbeing Assessments and how it could be of benefit to you in your caring role. You will also have an opportunity to meet our team who will support you at each step of the process.

Session dates:
Thursday 22nd October 6pm – 7pm

This event will take place virtually. To sign up, please email training@ntcarers.co.uk or call 0191 643 2298.