Over the next few months we have a variety of events for Carers taking place in Weymouth, Boscombe, Bridport, East Dorset and Swanage. Please find details below, if you require any further information please call us on 0300 111 3303.
Weymouth Carers Day
Date: Tuesday 28 September
Time: 10.30am – 3.00pm
Venue: Hotel Rembrandt, Dorchester Road
Come along and enjoy some time at the Weymouth Carers Day.
Free Events and Refreshments for Carers
- Morning and afternoon Carers sessions
- Information and support from many local organizations
- Pamper sessions and dry hair cuts
- Have your say on starting a new Carers group while enjoying a free buffet lunch
Morning Sessions
- Money benefits you can claim
- How to prevent someone choking
- Dorset Fire and Rescue
Afternoon Sessions
- Looking after someone with dementia
- Dr. Thornton (Consultant Psychiatrist)
- Alzheimers Society
- St. John Ambulance
- Fit as a Fiddle (gentle exercise)
Contact Francoise Griffin on 0300 111 3303 for more details
With thanks to Carers UK (Weymouth brancgh) for funding this event.
Help and Care, Dorset County Council, NHS Dorset and Carers UK (Weymouth branch) are working together to organise the Weymouth Carers Day.
Information and Support Sessions for Carers in Dorset
Location: Bridport
Venue: Bridport Medical Centre
Dates: Thursdays 14, 21, 28 October and 4 November
Contact Francoise Griffin on 0300 111 3303 for more details or to book a place.
East Dorset
We are planning further information and Support Sessions for East Dorset for Autumn / Winter 2010. Contact Gary Finch on 0300 111 3303 for more details or to book a place.
New Swanage Pop in for Carers
Starting in October, pop in for coffee, cake and a chat.
Contact us on 0300 111 3303 for more details.
Carers information and advice stand in Boscombe
Do you look after someone who could not manage without your help?
Once a month the Help and Care Carers Team have an information and advice stand at the Sovereign Centre Boscombe between 10am and 12pm. Our stand is inside the Sovereign Centre (along the Boots/ TJ Hughes stretch)
If you would like information and advice to help you in your caring role come along and have a chat to a member of our friendly, professional team.
Support includes:
- A confidential listening ear
- Signposting to other organisations
- Helping carers get all the right benefits
Dates and Times
16 September: 10am – 12pm
21 October: 10am – 12pm
18 November: 10am – 12pm
16 December: 10am – 12pm
We treat every Carer as an individual and can help you to find the support that you need for your circumstances.
We can offer you advice whether you are retired, self employed or in full time or part time employment.