HomeUPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR APRIL-JUNE 2010
West Cork Carers Support
Group A.G.M.will be held on
Wednesday 14th July at our offices in Bridge Street,
Bantry from 11am.
Everyone welcome !CLONAKILTY SUPPORT GROUP MEETING
will take place on:
Thursday 1st July from 8 – 10 pm
& also
Thursday 2nd Sept.from 8 – 10 pm
In The Day Care Centre, Hospital Grounds, Clonakilty.
All family Carers are welcome to attend these meetings
DUNMANWAY SUPPORT GROUP MEETING
Due to the long summer break between support groups Dunmanway Carers requested a Coffee Morning which will be held on
Friday 16th July
10.30-12.30
At: Mirrabelles
The Square, Dunmanway
ALL CARERS WELCOME
Trout Fishing With
Picnic Lunch Fishing from the
banks of Garrane Lake, Drimoleague.
Tues 20th July. 10am-2pm.
All equipment provided.
Cost €5 p/person
To Book Call 027-53848
Coffee Morning & Golf Driving Range Experience.
at Rosscarbery Range
On Monday 26th July 10.30am-1pm
All equipment, balls etc will be supplied.
To Book please call
WCCSG on 027-53848
Coffee Morning with Optional Beginners Pitch & Putt Lesson at Berehaven Golf Club, Castletownbere
On Friday 24th September 10.30am-1pm
All equipment, balls etc will be supplied.
If you would be interested in this please call
WCCSG to register your interest on 027-53848
as places are limited
HEALTH & WELL-BEING COURSE FOR FAMILYCARERS IN WEST CORK
This course takes a positive, holistic and simple approach to health. The course is an informal and participative programme that will be adapted to suit the groups needs and wishes.
We will focus on
● Being Healthy
• Eating Healthily
• Relaxing More Effectively
• Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices
• Setting Personal Goals
Facilitator: Catherine Cahalane Cardiovascular PHN
Venue: Skibbereen, Co Cork
Times: 10.30 - 12.30
Dates: Thursday 14th Oct, for 4 weeks.
Cost: €10.00 booking fee & refreshments
For further information or to book your place
please Contact WCCSG 027-53848
FAIR DEAL SEMINAR
The Nursing Homes Support Scheme, often referred to as the “Fair Deal”, is a new scheme of financial support for people who need long-term nursing home care. It commenced on the 27th October 2009 and replaces the previous arrangements in respect of both public and private longterm nursing home care. Family Carers have expressed interest in the “Fair Deal” policy and in response all family Carers are invited to attend an information event outlining the implementation of the “Fair Deal” on:
Date: Tuesday 28th September
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Parkway Hotel,Dunmanway
Your Speaker for the evening will be Deborah Harrington Of the H.S.E. Nursing Home Support Scheme Office Cork/Kerry
Mental Health 1st Aid Course For Carers
WCCSG have organised a 2 day course at RehabCare, Bantry on Monday 20th & 27th Sept
Both days will run from 9.30am-4.30pm
The aims of the course are as follows –
♦To preserve life
♦To provide help to prevent the mental health problem or crisis developing into a more serious
state.
♦To promote the recovery of good mental health
♦To provide comfort to a person in distress
♦To promote the understanding of mental health issues.
The course was developed in Australia and then taken up by the NHS in Scotland who provide
training for trainers (delivered by Scotlands Mental Health First Aid Trainers). There is not an equivalent course in Ireland.
This is a certified course and each person will receive a certificate upon completion.
The cost of the course will be €20 per person covering both days.
BALLYBUNION RESPITE BREAKS 2010
The Carer’s Respite Breaks in Ballybunion are organised by Services for Carers HSE.
There will be 3 weeks available in 2010.
The Carer’s respite breaks are weeks commencing
17th to 23rd April, Saturday Arrival
19th to 25th June, Saturday Arrival
19th to 25th September Sunday after 2pm Arrival.
€50 per person per week €75 per couple per week.
Carers must arrange their own transport.
For booking forms contact WCCSG on 027-53848 or
for further information contact Services for Carers on 066-7195639
CARERS LO CALL SUPPORT-LINE
1890-201-533
Wednesday & Thursday 10am to 1pm
West Cork Carers Support Group’s Lo call Support-line was established in 2001, recognising the isolation
experienced by many Carers in the West Cork area. The aims of the Support-line are to:
Provide a listening ear & support to all Carers
Give information on benefits & entitlements
Refer Carers to other relevant sources of information and support
This is a confidential service which is often the first point of contact we have with Carers in the community.
The service also provides an on-going support system for all West Cork Carers Support Group members. If you have any queries or concerns about your caring, no matter how big or small please call 1890 201 533 on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 1pm.
NEWS
CARERS NEEDS RESEARCH
Over the coming months a team of researchers, including Peer researchers, will be conducting a project on Carer/Support Persons Needs.
The research is being undertaken on behalf of the HSE, RehabCare, West Cork Carers Support Group, National Learning Network and CoAction. The Peer Researchers will be working in pairs conducting interviews and running focus groups in the following selected geographical areas:
DED 052: Killaconenagh (Castletownbere)
DED 001: Clonakilty Urban
DED 310: Ballydehob
DED 114 &115: Dunmanway North & Dunmanway South (Town)
The aims of the research are:
• to profile the needs of Carers/Support Persons, services used & unmet needs
• to identify Carers needs for different age groups, care groups and dependency levels
• to identify how best service providers can address Carers needs.
It is hoped that the outcomes will be published in late 2010.
FAIR DEAL
West Cork Carers Support Group recently organised a very informative seminar, presented by Thomas Walsh, Senior Executive Officer for the Nursing Homes Support Office, on the Fair Deal scheme and how it works.
“Fair Deal” is the term being used for The Nursing Homes Support Scheme. It is a new scheme of financial support for people who need long-term nursing home care. It commenced on the 27th October 2009 and replaces the previous arrangements in respect of both public and private long-term nursing home care.
WCCSG have a pack available to Carers summarising the seminar which can be forwarded to Carers or you may wish to give us a call to discuss the scheme or clarify any questions you may have? Tele: 027-53848
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