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Back to school support from Diabetes UK

Back to school support from Diabetes UK

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As schools are due to reopen in September, Diabetes UK knows that parents and carers might be worried about the safety of their children with diabetes returning to school.

To help ease these worries they have organised a ‘Back to school’ question and answer session via Zoom with a panel of experts who will help to answer any questions you might have.

The Zoom session will take place on Wednesday 12 August from 7.30pm to 8.30pm.

The panel of experts will include:

  • Dr Fiona Campbell: Consultant Paediatrician and Diabetologist at Leeds Children’s Hospital
  • Carol Metcalfe: Advanced Specialist Practitioner in Paediatric Diabetes at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital
  • James Rodger-Phillips: a Head of Department at a secondary school who lives with type 1 diabetes
  • Steve Paxton: parent of two teenagers with type 1 diabetes and Good Care In School Award assessor

The Type 1 Events team are also running further panels for parents and carers in August and September:

  • Newly diagnosed – what happens when type 1 diabetes joins your family? Tuesday 18 August – 7pm to 8.30pm.
  • Becoming more independent. Monday 21 September – 7pm to 8.30pm.

If you would like to attend any of these events you can sign up here.

All of the latest advice for managing diabetes during the coronavirus outbreak can be found on the Diabetes UK coronavirus advice page.

Events

In It Together Annual Conference (Hexham)

In It Together Annual Conference (Hexham)

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This year’s In It Together Parent Carer Forum annual conference is entitled ‘Getting it Right.’ The theme is preparing for adulthood from the earliest years. The event will be of interest to all parents and carers of children and young people with SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) in Northumberland, but particularly those in Year 6 and above.

This year there will be two events in the county. You can book for the Hexham event here.

There is also an event in Alnwick at the Rugby Club on 19 March. More details and bookings here.

For further information about the conference please contact In It Together Parent Carer Forum: info@in-it-together.org.uk or call: 07729192909.

In It Together Annual Conference (Alnwick)

In It Together Annual Conference (Alnwick)

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This year’s In It Together Parent Carer Forum annual conference is entitled ‘Getting it Right.’ The theme is preparing for adulthood from the earliest years. The event will be of interest to all parents and carers of children and young people with SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) in Northumberland, but particularly those in Year 6 and above.

This year there will be two events in the county. You can book for the Alnwick event here.

There is also an event in Hexham at the Mart on 20 March. More details and bookings here.

For further information about the conference please contact In It Together Parent Carer Forum: info@in-it-together.org.uk or call: 07729192909.

Active Young Carers Free Sports Event

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The event is a free and fun afternoon of sports activities for young carers including basketball, dodgeball, cricket and lots more. Family and friends are welcome to come along. Refreshments will be provided.

If you are interested in attending, would like more information or need help with transport, please contact Caroline Friend: carolinef@voicesnorthumberland.org.uk.

 

Carers Rights Day 2018

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Are you a carer? Do you know your rights?

Come along to this Carers Rights Day event which this year has the theme ‘Caring for your Future’.

There will be lots of information and advice on:

Carers Rights, Paying for Care, Welfare Rights, Employment, Local Carer Support and much more.

Stall holders include: Healthwatch Northumberland, Welfare Rights Unit, Adult Services, Age UK, Alzheimer’s Society, Citizens Advice Bureau, Hospice Care North Northumberland, Bridge Project, Northumberland Cancer Awareness, NTW mental Health services, Escape Family Support.

Try a relaxing therapy or a craft and have a cuppa with a Key Worker.

Carers Northumberland Annual Fair

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The Cares Northumberland Annual Fair is being held during National Carers Week, which takes place 11 – 15 June this year.

The event will be opened by guest speaker Debra Dodds, Carer Lead at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and the day will offer talks and workshops, a quiz and raffle, information stalls, crafts and introduction to gentle movement from Soul Medicine.

Refreshments and lunch will be provided.

Advanced booking for this event is required; you can book your place by calling: 01670 320025. Transport may available for those who need it, from Berwick, Alnwick, Morpeth ans Ponteland. Please ask at the time of booking.

The Healthwatch Northumberland team will be at the fair so we look forward to seeing everyone there.

‘How to Say No’ Event – Carers Northumberland

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Carers have a right to say no but we all understand how difficult in can be to do so.

This free two hour session from Carers Northumberland aims to look at communication issues that often arise through caring, whether it’s communication with the cared for person or family members or with involved professionals. Sometimes, just being more confident about how to communicate with someone can make a big difference to the outcomes of a difficult conversation.

The session also explores what we mean by personal boundaries and how they affect our ability to say no. We all need some support at times.

To register for this free event please call: 01670 320025 or email: info@carersnorthumberland.org.uk.

Good Life, Good Death

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This free session from Carers Northumberland is all about planning ahead – to manage the practical and emotional aspects of dealing with issues surrounding death and dying. It is something we all need to know about.

There can be difficult conversationd to be faced up to and emotive subjects to be considered, but in the long run isn’t it better to know and carry out someone’s last wishes than wait until it is too late to find out?

Come for yourself or to help you in your caring role – or both.

To register for this free event please call: 01670 320025 or email: info@carersnorthumberland.org.uk.

Dementia Training for Carers

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Dementia training for carers.. 10 Helpful Hints for Carers

Do you care for a person with dementia? The Dementia Training Centre is offering FREE Dementia Training for Carers. They will be holding a session in Morpeth on Tuesday 17 April 2018 at the Northumberland County Blind Association.

The event gives practical information and help which draws on research and knowledge developed over the last 25 years. It provides an opportunity for carers to explore specific issues which matter to them, both with each other and with experts from Dementia Services Development Centre. The training is delivered in a relaxed environment by experts who have both professional and personal experience of caring for a family member with dementia. There will also be an opportunity for private questions.

Dementia Training for Carers days are free to attend, thanks to support from the Dementia Fund (Comic Relief, The Ballinger Trust and Northern Rock) and are available for family and unpaid carers living in the North East of England and Cumbria. The training takes place from 10:30am for a 11am start until 3pm with lunch and refreshments provided. To book contact the Carers Northumberland information line on: 01670 320025 or email: info@carersnorthumberland.org.uk

Active Young Carers Multi-Sport Launch

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Do you provide help or support for a family member of friend? If you are young carer between the ages of 11 and 17 years, you are invited to help Carers Northumberland to celebrate the launch of this new activity in Ashington. There will be a variety of different sports on offer including dodgeball, basketball and cricket.

Carers Rights Day 2017

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Are you a carer? Do you know your rights?

Call in to Carers Northumberland Carers Rights Day Event

 

This year’s theme is: Make Connections, Get Support!

Come along for information and advice on Carers Rights, Benefits, Employment, Carer Training, Volunteering, Dementia, Local Care Support and much more. There will be the chance to have a go at a relaxing therapy or a craft and have a scone and a cuppa.

The event will be followed at 1.00pm by the Carers Northumberland AGM – everyone is welcome to stay and attend.