Host of events for unpaid carers as part of Carers Rights Day
Published: 9 November 2018
Do you support someone? Do you look after a family member or friend who cannot manage alone? Do they have a health condition, mental health, drug or alcohol issue, illness, dementia, visual, hearing or learning disability? If so, we can support you!
As part of Carers Rights Day, unpaid carers of all ages are being invited to join in one of the free coffee and cake events that are taking place at a number of locations across Torbay from 23 – 30 November 2018.
Most events include free coffee and cake (or similar alternative). There will be information and advice about carers rights, benefit entitlements, assessments, support, discounts and much, much more.
Katy Heard, Carers Lead for Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, said: “Often people who look after someone, especially a family member, don’t realise that they are considered to be carers, and that they have all sorts of rights.
“We hope that by having a range of places offering coffee and cake, people will sit down and have a chat with one of our workers and find out about the whole range of support that is available to them.
“There is support in hospitals, GP practices, information about working and caring, benefits and discounts and much more. We look forward to welcoming you to one of our events – even if it’s just popping by to say hello!”
Events planned so far include:
Brixham
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
Saturday 24th | ‘Mince Pies and More’ carers drop-in on firework display night for carers advice and information | Brixham Carers Centre, King St, Brixham |
Monday 26th – Fri 30th (not Wednesday) 10am – 4pm | Caring for someone? Drop in for coffee, cake and advice | Brixham Carers Centre, Kings St. Brixham |
Wednesday 28th | Caring for someone with dementia – at whatever stage? Drop-in to the Memory Café for refreshments, advice and support | United Reformed Church, New Rd, Brixham |
Friday 30th | Drop in for advice and support at Brixham GP surgeries from their Carer Support Workers | St Luke’s Surgery |
Paignton
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
Friday 23rd | Caring for a child with SEN? SEND Fair | Parkfield (new building), Paignton |
Tuesday 27th – Thurs 29th | Caring for someone with a visual or hearing loss? | Jasmyn House, Midvale Road |
Tuesday 27th | TSDFT Staff Carers Café with advice on working and caring – free coffee and cake | Kings Ash House |
Wednesday 28th | Aged 16 – 19? Young Adult Carers | South Devon College |
Wednesday 28th | Young Adult Carers age 16-25 | Paignton Carers Centre |
Thursday 29th | Telecare equipment advice and information drop in for carers | Paignton Carers Centre, Paignton |
Thursday 29th | Caring for someone with dementia – at whatever stage? Drop-in to the Memory Café for refreshments, advice and support | Sacred Heart RC Church, Cecil Rd |
Friday 30th | Caring for an Adult with Learning Disabilities | Paignton Carers Centre, upstairs Paignton Library |
Friday 30th | Caring for anyone? | Paignton Carers Centre, upstairs Paignton Library |
Friday 30th | Caring for anyone? | Urban Edge, Victoria St. |
Friday 30th | Caring for anyone? | 6 Sturcombe Ave, Roselands |
Torquay
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
Saturday 24th – Friday 30th (not Sunday at present) | Caring for someone? | Torbay Hospital, for more details ask at Main Entrance Advice Point |
Monday 26th – Friday 30th | Carers Services Representation in store with pop up, leaflets and advice | Boots Wren Park |
Monday 26th – Friday 30th | Caring for someone with sight loss at eye clinic? | Eye Clinic, L2 Eye Clinic, Torbay Hospital |
Monday 26th | Staff Carers Café with advice on working and caring – free coffee and cake | Union House, Harbour Room |
Tuesday 27th | Telecare equipment advice and information drop in for carers | The Lounge, Unit 28, Fleet Walk Shopping Centre, Torquay (up the escalator, and turn left). |
Tuesday 27th | Caring for someone with dementia – at whatever stage? Drop-in to the Memory Café for refreshments, advice and support | St Anne’s Hall, 143 Babbacombe Rd. |
Tuesday 27th | Caring for someone? | Olive Carers Centre, rear of St Edmunds, Victoria Pk Rd. |
Tuesday 27th – Friday 30th | Various events at The Lounge, Torquay including crafts, Yarn-bombing, music, IT help and Carers advice 12-2 | The Lounge, Unit 28, Fleet Walk Shopping Centre, Torquay (up the escalator, and turn left). |
Wednesday 28th | Council Staff Carers Café with advice on working and caring – free coffee and cake | Tor Hill House, Mezzanine Room 4 Torquay |
Wednesday 28th | Caring for someone? | Windmill Centre, Torquay |
Wednesday 28th | Caring for someone? Not IT confident? | The Lounge, Unit 28, Fleet Walk Shopping Centre, Torquay (up the escalator, and turn left). |
Friday 30th | Pop-up Carers Cafes for free Coffee and Cake (or healthy alternatives) with information and advice for Carers. | L4 Main Entrance, L2 Butterflies Café, and Bayview Restaurant. Torbay Hospital |
Friday 30th | TSDFT Staff Carers Café with advice on working and caring – free coffee and cake, HR and Carers advice | Torbay Hospital, |
Friday 30th | Chelston Hall patient and caring for someone? | Chelston Hall |
Friday 30th | Invitation-only afternoon tea at the English Riviera Centre with entertainment | English Riviera Centre, Torquay |
More events are being added every day, so for more information and an up-to-date list of events, please check this page, contact Signposts for Carers on: (01803) 666620, Signposts for Carers, look at the Facebook pages for ‘TorbayCarers’ or visit the Trust’s website at: www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk