#KirkleesThinkCarers

Are you a carer in Kirklees looking for support? Then please contact us! We are a partnership of all the local community support services here to help you

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Lovely to see @CarersCount having a lovely stall to support our working carers and to see some fab colleagues in Kirklees again!

[School of Human and Health Sciences @Hud_HHS]

Dean of the School, Professor @nickhardiker welcomes guests to the launch of the Health and Wellbeing Academy and tells us about the work already ongoing to help improve #health and #wellbeing in the community & exciting future plans #HWAHuddersfield

[Kirklees Council @KirkleesCouncil]

The Dementia Roadshow is at Dewsbury market till 2:30pm today. Come speak to the team about Dementia and pick up our useful guide.

Visit us this week 👇
19 May 10am-2:30pm – Holmfirth Co-op
20 May 12:30pm-3:30pm – Masjid Omar, Birkby

More information➡️ https://t.co/aNltpgBQvn

[Kirklees Dementia Hub @KDH_Dementia]

Emma Decent’s one-woman show about herself and her mother, who suffered from dementia - a funny, moving and inspiring tale using poetry, theatre & library books! #dementiaactionweek

[Kirklees Dementia Hub @KDH_Dementia]

We are excited to share the one off event below, where you will be taken on a musical journey for Dementia Action Week...

There are limited spaces so please book as soon as possible!
#dementiaactionweek

[Kirklees Dementia Hub @KDH_Dementia]

Please see below for events during Dementia Action Week....#dementiaactionweek

[Carers Count @CarersCount]

📆 Our next virtual Kirklees Mental Health carers forum takes place on Feb 14 - 13:00-15:00
If you care for someone with a mental health condition & you would like to make a difference to services in #kirklees then this is the forum for you.
Book here 👉 https://t.co/HbIWyoHcnc

[Cloverleaf Advocacy @CloverleafAdvoc]

A great piece here from @johnjohnstonmi on The Hidden Crisis Facing Unpaid Carers https://t.co/nZUtJY6VoL

#CarersCount #unpaidcarers
@CarersCount @CarersCountUK

[Carers Count @CarersCount]

#CarersCount #HealthCareBill

[Carers UK @CarersUK]

It's not too late to sign up to our talk with author @pennywincer on #CarersRightsDay! She’ll be reading extracts from her book ‘Tender’, with a Q&A after. Carers can sign up here for free: https://t.co/pLwx0EoO1T Thank you to @TNLComFund for their support of this session.

[Carers Count @CarersCount]

Do you have a Plan B in place if you were unable to care for your loved one?
On the run-up to #carersrightsday we're raising awareness of the challenges facing unpaid carers.
Take a look at our contingency planning guide
↪️https://t.co/e4DNoM0XAW

#KirkleesThinkCarers

[Carers Count @CarersCount]

To mark #carersrightsday this year we are asking carers to prioritise their own wellbeing.
Remember...
💙 It's your right to look after your own health & wellbeing
Why not come along to one of our wellbeing sessions this week?
➡ https://t.co/6aEH6V6A6l

#KirkleesThinkCarers

[Carers Count @CarersCount]

📣 Did you know that you have the right to be identified as a carer? If you provide unpaid care, you can ask your GP practice to identify you as a carer on your patient record.
Find out how to register ↪️ https://t.co/PBXIStULT3

#CarersRightsDay #KirkleesThinkCarers

[Carers Count @CarersCount]

We're pleased to let you know that community groups are opening back up, why not give them a call to see if they are suitable for yourself or your loved one's needs.
Take a look at the local listings on our website 👇
https://t.co/A0L1z3kzME

#KirkleesThinkCarers

[Carers Count @CarersCount]

We have regular face to face Carer Wellbeing groups in Batley and Birstall run by Carers Count. Please see the posters below for details.

#KirkleesThinkCarers #CarersCount #CarerSupport

[Outlookers @OutlookersUK]

Coming up this week… The mobile unit will be at Mirfield library, 11 am until 3 pm on Wednesday and on Thursday you can join us at Kirkheaton library from 1 pm until 4 pm. #KirkleesCc

[Carers Count @CarersCount]

Have you listened to any of the @alzheimerssoc Dementia together podcasts?
The shared stories come from people living with & supporting those with dementia.
🎧 now & subscribe 👇
https://t.co/3cTNXmzdtr

#WorldAlzheimersMonth #dementia #KirkleesThinkCarers

[Carers UK @CarersUK]

“My life is so different but I have grabbed it with both hands.” Five carers share how caring has changed their lives and how they found support in 'Two in three of us will care', our new guide supported by @Masonic_Charity and London Freemasons: https://t.co/O9Dulr1vpo

[Carers UK @CarersUK]

“When I started caring, I had to change my whole concept and admit I needed help.” Michael cares for his daughter, who has complex needs. Read how he learned to seek support in our new guide, supported by @Masonic_Charity and the @LondonMasons: https://t.co/O9Dulr1vpo

[Age UK Calderdale and Kirklees @AgeUKCK]

We offer a free, confidential Information & Advice service for older people, their families and carers. We give advice, information and general help on everything from welfare benefits, money matters, consumer issues & much more.

Call us on 01422 252 040 to book an appointment