Devon Carers

Devon Carers provides free information and support for adults caring for someone 18 yrs+ living in Devon. Contact us on 03456 434 435.

[NHS Nightingale Hospital Exeter @NightingaleExt]

🌟 A big thank you to the lovely Catherine from @DevonCarers for joining us yesterday! She shared valuable resources and engaged with our patients, relatives and staff through her stand.

Check out their page for more info and support! 👇
🔗 @DevonCarers #CommunitySupport #Carers

[Devon Carers @DevonCarers]

We're proud to offer FREE online and face-to-face Skills Workshops to all our registered unpaid carers✅

Friendly, welcoming and tailored to your needs and concerns. Discover the full list of upcoming sessions in our Spring Magazine👉 https://t.co/m4j8qPXc2Q

[Devon Carers @DevonCarers]

We are thrilled to be celebrating 25 years of supporting unpaid carers in Devon at Westbank Community Health and Care🙌

Our Spring Magazine takes a trip down memory lane and a look towards the next 25 years of making a difference! Read more on page 8/9: https://t.co/m4j8qPXc2Q

[Devon Carers @DevonCarers]

Do you have trouble sleeping?💤

Join our Sleep Workshop where we will look at improving the quality of your sleep as we chat through related issues with other carers🤝

Friendly, welcoming and with no obligation to share personal details. Learn more: https://t.co/XXTMc9c4DW

[Devon Carers @DevonCarers]

It's just as important to look after your mind as it is your body because the two go hand-in-hand!💪

Unpaid carers could use the Carers Break Fund to help pay towards a wellbeing activity to support your mental & physical health & enjoy some you time❤️ https://t.co/Q0olYhccQB

[Devon Carers @DevonCarers]

@AnneRobsonTrust @JCorscaden Thank you for such a helpful and informative workshop.

[Devon Carers @DevonCarers]

Promote your local community carer group on our website!🚨

Simply let us know your group's name, when & where it takes place and who can attend and we'll add it to our page✅ Learn more: https://t.co/vmCbryGZiU

[Devon Carers @DevonCarers]

In this FREE Workshop, we will look at:

🌻Problems that arise from people not realising how difficult caring for someone with a hidden disability or chronic illness can be
🌻Strategies that might help resolve some of the difficulties you face

More: https://t.co/XXTMc9c4DW

[Devon Carers @DevonCarers]

Looking after your own mental health is essential to ensure you can effectively look after the person you care for (and yourself!)🧠

https://t.co/jv6MWiQkKq offers free, anonymous and safe mental health and well-being support. Have you made use of their services?🤝 Take a look!

[Devon Carers @DevonCarers]

Have you considered what might happen if you are unable to look after the person you care for?🚨

Being prepared for emergencies will give you peace of mind and help ease any worries🙌

For more information visit: https://t.co/fNdoTUfKKq

[Devon Carers @DevonCarers]

Sometimes all you need is a chatter with people over shared hobbies and experiences🙌Our Peer Support Groups are FREE and online for your convenience✅

Discover the full list of groups in our Spring Magazine: https://t.co/m4j8qPXc2Q

Or email [email protected]

[Devon Carers @DevonCarers]

Would you like to learn hints, tips & strategies on how to cope as a carer?👇

In part 1 of our FREE workshop, we will:

⭐Look at self-care
⭐ Advice on being organised, rewarding yourself & taking time for you
⭐Getting the best out of the NHS

More: https://t.co/XXTMc9c4DW

[Devon Carers @DevonCarers]

Devon Carers are proud to be able to offer FREE Skills Workshops to help you meet other carers and learn new skills🤝

We cover a wide range of topics from mental health and wellness, to manual handling or dementia-specific sessions✅ Learn more: https://t.co/XXTMc9c4DW

[Devon Carers @DevonCarers]

Need a break in 2024?🚨 The Carers Break Fund is available to adult carers of people 18+ to help contribute towards a night away, hobbies, or an exercise class.

Apply for the fund TODAY. However you choose to take time for yourself, we could help❤️

👉 https://t.co/Q0olYhccQB

[Devon Carers @DevonCarers]

It is important to look after your own health when looking after someone🤝 In this FREE workshop we will:

✅Discuss how to protect yourself
✅Assess the risks involved when manual handling
✅Pick up particular individual manual handling issues

More: https://t.co/QRs8LaZaJu

[Devon Carers @DevonCarers]

We're delighted to be attending the @DevonInSight telephone seminar on Tuesday 13th February at 10.30am, to chat about our free services for unpaid carers. Join on the day and ask us your questions, call freephone 0808 169 79 30. Not able to join us? Visit https://t.co/KxsPf4Gxjx

[Devon in Sight @DevonInSight]

Speaker Seminar at 10:30am 13 Feb 24.
We are delighted to have Hayley Buscombe, Community Engagement Lead, Devon Carers.
@DevonCarers provide support services to unpaid carers in Devon.
To join the Seminar call freephone no 0808 169 79 30.
For more info... https://t.co/MVPG2NBPQO

[Devon Carers @DevonCarers]

Free Peer Support sessions coming up this month...👇

Something for all, a friendly environment and online for your convenience✅ Learn more: https://t.co/O0R0KF0tKl

Find the full list of sessions on the last page of our Magazine: https://t.co/m4j8qPXc2Q

[Devon Carers @DevonCarers]

The APPG on Carers has launched a new survey to gather views from unpaid carers and organisations who represent them on what a future strategy should aim to achieve. For more info and to ensure your views are heard visit: https://t.co/wROmqHJWrn

[Devon Carers @DevonCarers]

Registering for our free support services is quick and easy✅

Sign up online here: https://t.co/CNNg4SLhDQ or by calling our friendly Helpline: 03456 434 435 ☎️

[Devon Carers @DevonCarers]

@DPT_NHS have launched their revised Carers' Strategy👇

This strategy has been developed in collaboration with carers, carer ambassadors, and community carer organisations, recognising and addressing the challenges faced by unpaid carers🙌 Learn more: https://t.co/sVz6fmGbXv