Somerset Carers Newsletter – Summer Edition!
Packed with news & information for unpaid Carers in Somerset
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Author: Hannah Burbedge
Carers Week 2021
It’s Carers Week with the theme this year being making Carers more visible & heard. See more here: CARERS WEEK 2021 We will have special features and highlights on our social media channels throughout the week so tune in on Facebook or Twitter
Identifying early signs of worsening health in a person with LD
Identifying early signs of worsening health in a person with a learning disability – specific training for family carers The NHS England and NHS Improvement Learning Disability and Autism Programme is inviting family carers to take part in a workshop. Attending the workshop will help you to be able to identify when the person you … Continued
Unpaid Carers now in Group 6 for COVID Vaccinations
Vaccination process for Unpaid Carers Unpaid carers are now being invited to receive their first COVID-19 vaccination, providing they: Are eligible for a carer’s allowance Are identified as a primary carer by their GP Are receiving support following a carer’s assessment by their local council or from a local carer’s organisation Are the sole … Continued
RAPID Covid Testing available
RAPID Covid Testing available for #unpaidcarers in Somerset! The test is very straightforward and you will be supervised by a trained member of staff to complete the swabbing yourself. Staff in the hub will process the specimen whilst you wait in the car (takes about 30 minutes to get the result) There … Continued
Issue 6 of Carers Newsletter OUT NOW!
Read the latest Somerset Carers news! Read online/download a copy here: tinyurl.com/kwg264wl Packed with news & information for unpaid Carers in Somerset
Updated Guides of the COVID-19 Vaccination is here
Click here to read the flyer and more information at a national and local level
Carers Rights Day 2020
26th November is Carers Rights Day in the UK. VIllage Agents are here to support you in Somerset – and have filmed some special films just for today Find out more here: https://somersetcarers.org/carers-rights-day/
We are recruiting!
Join our team of Village Agents! Three posts available – deadline 18th October Apply here https://ccslovesomerset.org/vacancies/
More Support for Carers!
Click here to read the exciting development within Somerset Carers! All Carers and Village Agents will now be known as Village Agents and the 55 strong team will ALL support Carers in Somerset. Read about it here!