WHO IS A CARER?

We have been made aware of a scam that may be using the Warm Homes programme name. The incident involved an older person who is believed to have received a letter that appeared to come from Age UK asking for bank details to pay in a Warm Homes Discount/Winter fuel payment.

If you or someone you know receives a letter, please remember:

•Age UK does not pay out Warm Homes Discounts (WHD) or Winter Fuel Payments.
•People eligible for Core Group WHD will have already been contacted by DWP if they are eligible.
•DWP also pays the Winter Fuel Payment
•If a person is part of the Broader Group for WHD, they must apply to their energy supplier and the discount will be a rebate on their energy bill. The energy company will never contact the person offering the WHD. ... See more

It's the third Monday in January, traditionally known as Blue Monday. If you're feeling low today and need someone to talk to about your caring role, please give us a call on 01642 488977 or use the contacts form on our website (http://ow.ly/It9x50Db5fX) ... See more

Are you a carer?

Please share your experiences of caring during Covid with us. Has there been particular difficulties? Did you have to change your normal routine?

Click the link below to give your feedback. ... See more

Great news! All forms of kinship care have been included in the Independent Review of Children’s Social Care launched today and described as a “once-in-a-generation opportunity to reform systems and services”. You can get involved and make sure kinship carers' voices are heard at the highest levels by applying to be an Expert by Experience.
https://www.grandparentsplus.org.uk/news/once-in-a-generation-opportunity-to-reform-systems-services/
#kinshipcare ... See more

Welcome to Friday! We're finishing the week with a gentle walk for Carers and the people they care for at Albert Park in Middlesbrough. Under current restrictions, places on our walks are limited and need to be booked in advance. To learn more about our upcoming walks and events please visit our website for more information - http://ow.ly/vU7n50D8kYV or telephone 01642 488977 ... See more

Morrisons are continuing to offer their doorstep delivery for elderly and vulnerable customers who are unable to shop instore. To access this service please call 0345 611 6111 and choose option 5 to place an order. ... See more

Please be kind, our colleagues are working very hard to feed you and your family. If you're elderly & vulnerable and can't make it to a store, we're here for you with our next day Doorstep Delivery service. If you are shopping in store and you're offered a face covering but decline to wear one, you won't be allowed to shop at Morrisons unless you're medically exempt. As a heartfelt thank you to our very hard-working NHS, we're continuing to offer a 10% discount when you shop with us. Download the More card app and register to join the NHS Club at my.morrisons.com/more/#/nhs to claim your discount.
#ItsKindToBeKind #DoorstepDelivery ... See more

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Children's Health have produced a series of posters and a short video to help children and young people understand how they can still access NHS services during the Winter months despite the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions.

https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/advice-parents-young-people-during-coronavirus-posters ... See more

Sometimes people find it difficult to understand the information they see online. We have an easy read leaflet on our website that tells people what we can do to help people caring for someone else: http://ow.ly/iugp50D78Xo ... See more

Welcome to Wednesday. Our telephone lines open at 9.00 this morning and you can contact us on 01642 488977 to discuss your caring needs or to refer someone who may benefit from our support. You can also contact us via our website: http://ow.ly/YjXR50D78KX ... See more

A carer is anyone who provides care and support for another person. There are over 32,000 people locally in similar situations. Whatever your circumstances, we hope you find this website useful.

CAMHS ONLINE WORKSHOP DATES FOR CHILDRENS WORKFORCE 2021!
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust are providing free
training opportunities for not for profit organisations.
The workshops are for Multi-agency Children’s workforce staff in Teesside. Topics include Risk & Resilience, Anxiety, Low Mood, Self Harm and ADHD and additional workshops specifically for Education Staff.

See the website for further details. ... See more