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Advice
Winchester Citizens Advice Bureau 01962 848000
Andover Citizens Advice Bureau 01264 365534
Basingstoke & Deane CAB 01256 322 814 East Hampshire CAB 01420 84399 Eastleigh CAB 023 8061 6046 Fareham CAB 0870 1264 058 Gosport CAB 08444 77 22 32 Hart CAB 01252 617922 Havant CAB 023 9271 7699 New Forest CAB 0870 126 4089 Rushmoor CAB 0845 120 3765
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Online Benefits advice www.direct.gov.uk
Carers Direct (Hampshire) 0845 600 4555
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Carers Together 01794 519495
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Andover Young Carers 01264 333788
Alzheimer Cafe 01264 835246
Winchester Young Carers Project 01962 848039
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers (HQ) 0844 800 4361
Eastleigh Carers Centre 023 8090 2414
Councils Hampshire County Council Information Centre 08000 280 888
Councils of Voluntary Service
Winchester Area Community Action 01962 842293
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Hart Voluntary Action 01252 815652
Rushmoor Voluntary Services 01252 540162
Other Helpful Contact Numbers
NHS Direct 0845 46 47
Patient Advice & Liaison Service (PALS) 023 8047 5265
Winchester Community MH Team (Ages 18-64) 01962 825128
Andover Community Mental Health Team (18—64) 01264 358180
East Hants Mental Health Team 02392 482154
Royal Hampshire County Hospital 01962 863535
Andover War Memorial Hospital 01264 358811
MIND 020 8519 2122
Winchester & District Mencap Society 01962 848034
Alzheimer’s Society Helpline (all dementias) 0845 300 0336
Rethink National Advice Line 0845 456 0455
Winchester Rethink Fellowship 01962 861939
Mencap Learning Disability Helpline 0808 808 1111
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Sir George Young MP wins Older People's Champion Award
At the DODS Charity Champion Awards 2009 MPs, peers and charities came together to celebrate the valuable support and contributions that Parliamentarians have made
over the past year to a variety of causes.
Nominated by Kerry Wincott, the Chief Executive of The Princess Royal Trust for Carers in Hampshire, she says, ‘Sir George Young MP has worked tirelessly in addressing issues facing carers locally. He has been a great representative for us both at a local level and in Parliament. He takes time out of his very busy schedule to attend all the events that we hold for carers throughout the year and, at these events, stays and talks to carers, taking on board the problems and issues that they face in their caring roles. He always ensures that he replies to all the carers who present questions to him. Sir George has helped us tremendously in getting our voice heard on behalf of carers in our area and for this we are truly thankful. I feel that he is highly deserving of this award.’
SUPPORT GROUPS OFFER OPPORTUNITIES for carers to get together, to share experiences, raise concerns, and hear informative talks by guest speakers. The Carer Centre runs General Carers Groups for all carers and Mental Health Carers Groups specifically for those who look after someone suffering from a mental health problem. No invite is needed to attend a group meeting—just turn up.
The groups meet as follows:
Andover General Carers Group: Second Monday of each month, between 2pm and 3.30pm at The Bridge in Bridge Street, Andover. (No meeting January or August)
Andover Mental Health Carers Group: Second Tuesday of each month, between 7pm and 8.30pm at Andover Mind, Arcade House, Westbrook Close, Andover. (No meeting January or August)
Romsey Carers Support Group: Third Wednesday of each month, between 10am and 12 o’clock at The Spirituality Centre, Wisdom House, Romsey.
Winchester General Carers Group: First Monday of each month, between 12.30pm and 2pm at the Friends Meeting House, 16 Colebrook Street, Winchester (no meeting January or August)
Winchester Mental Health Group: First Tuesday of each month, between 7.15pm and 8.45pm at the Friends Meeting House, 16 Colebrook Street, Winchester (no meeting January or August)
We look forward to seeing you
Carers Support Groups
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Every effort is made to ensure that the information provided in this newsletter is accurate. However, The Princess Royal Trust for Carers in Hampshire
can accept no liability for errors or omissions. Mention of a product or service does
not constitute an endorsement.
68 St George’s Street, WINCHESTER SO23 8AH
Tel: 01962 842034 Charity No 1040518
Company No 2955846
Dear All I hope you enjoyed a peaceful Christmas and are looking forward to 2010. As we enter a new decade our mission to improve and refine the services offered to carers in Hampshire in response to their needs continues apace. We continue to focus on raising the quality of the services we provide and are always looking at ways to iden-tify carers and develop more flexible ways of reaching them. Our team across Hampshire work tirelessly to ensure carers get the services and benefits they deserve and in this newsletter you will find details of all our staff so you can see who the Carer Support Worker is in your area and their contact details. Although we publicise our services in many different ways, there are still lots of carers who are not aware of the services we can offer so if you know anyone who is a carer and who doesn’t know about us, please pass our details on so that they can contact us if they need any help or advice with regard to their caring role. I am looking forward to a positive year ahead, taking The Princess Royal Trust for Car-ers in Hampshire forward and making a real difference to carers’ lives. Best wishes Kerry Wincott Chief Executive
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers in Hampshire exists to support the needs of unpaid carers. Amongst the services it provides are:
Information, advice and guidance Support and counselling Advocacy and representation Assistance with applying for benefits and for help from statutory bodies Opportunities for short- and long-term respite Access to training and education Carers Support Groups Counselling Emergency Planning for Carers Alzheimers Café
The Centre was set up in 1994 by Winchester City Councillor Susan Glasspool when she was Mayor of Winchester. An independent charity and a limited company, it is managed by twenty paid staff with help from volunteers and is governed by a voluntary Board of Directors, some of whom are or were carers. The Centre is one of 144 centres in the UK which are run under the auspices of The Princess Royal Trust for Carers, founded by Princess Anne in 1991 to provide representation and support for unpaid carers.
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Simplyhealth Mobility and Daily Living Aids
At Simplyhealth we aim to find the best in mobility and healthcare products finding new and innovative ideas to help our customers and those that help them, to stay active and maintain independence. Ask the experts Our friendly and knowledgeable team is professionally trained to understand your individual requirements and provide advice and support you can trust. We can help with the little things like good ideas for opening jars for people who do not have a strong grip and we can help with the big things like finding a suitable scooter or powerchair that fits your lifestyle. Outstanding customer care If you are considering a larger item, such as a bathlift, scooter, powerchair or riser recliner armchair, Simplyhealth offers convenient and free no obligation home assessments and demonstrations. The Simplyhealth promise We only ever suggest the products that we believe are right for you and your lifestyle, so you can feel confident that you have made the right choice. Scooters Powerchairs Wheelchairs Continence care Bathlifts Stairlifts Kitchen gadgets Eating and drinking Walking sticks Men’s and Ladies shoes and slippers Exercise and Therapy Many people are just not aware of the range of products that have been designed to make life easier for carers and those that they help.
If you would like to find out more call freephone 0800 138 0764
or visit www.simplyhealthstore.co.uk
or come and see us in
The Chantry Centre, Andover at 12-14 Chantry Way, Andover SP10 1LX
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We offer free counselling to all carers over the age of 18, regardless of whom they are caring for
Can you Help
You will need to be BACP Qualified/Registered You will need to have your own insurance
We can do a CRB check
If you are interested please contact the Andover Carer Centre detailing your background and experience in Counselling
email: [email protected]
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers in Hampshire
Andover Carer Centre War Memorial Hospital
Andover SP10 3LB
Tel:01264 835246
The Princess Royal Trust For Carers in Hampshire Voluntary Counsellors Needed
Caring with Confidence is a free, Department of Health backed knowledge and skills based learning experience for carers throughout the region. The sessions are open to all adult (over 18) carers, regardless of who you care for or your own personal situation. We can usually help towards the cost of any respite needed for the cared-for person while you attend, unfortunately it isn’t possible for you to bring the person you care for with you to the sessions. We can also help with transport costs if necessary and, of course, the sessions are completely free of charge to you—even the refreshments. The following courses are currently available: To register for a place on current courses or if you would like me to speak at any group or meeting, please do get in touch.
Sarah Spencer-Stonehill Caring with Confidence Project Manager
Tel 01794 519495 Email: [email protected]
Course Name Venue Start Date Session Times
Petersfield United Reform Church Wednesday 10th March 1.00pm -4.00pm
Ringwood Trinity Centre Tuesday 23rd March 1.00pm-4.00pm
Basingstoke Ark Conference Centre Thursday 1st April 10.00am-1.00pm
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Disabled Access Holidays Disabled Access Holidays is a specialist travel agency that provides holidays in the UK and abroad to able-bodied people and those with a disability. They arrange assistance with the airline, wheelchair adapted transfers to the resorts, mobility equipment hire and guarantee wheelchair adapted rooms at hotels and self catering properties. They offer many different destinations such as Spain, Tenerife, Cyprus and Mexican Caribbean, to name but a few. They have a range of different types of accommodation available such as wheelchair adapted private villas, self catering apartments, aparthotels and 3 to 5 star hotels. Their brochure lists the properties they recommend, please call 0141 270 7577 to request a copy, their website www.disabledaccessholidays.com also provides accommodation listings and links to other information which may be of interest to holidaymakers. They also own and operate self catering apartments in the centre of Puerto Pollensa, Majorca that are wheelchair accessible and are just minutes from the beach. The details of these properties can be seen on www.dah-europe.com Disabled Access Holidays partner with All Clear Insurance who are a specialist holiday insurance company, they can be contacted on 0845 250 5250, please quote reference DAH. Please do not hesitate to call them on 0845 257 0113 for prices or general advice,
they would be delighted to hear from you.
FOR PEOPLE NEW TO THE MEDITATION PROCESS
‘THE SPACE TO BE’
STARTING MONDAY 1ST MARCH 7.30PM—9.30PM @ THE LONGMEADOW CENTRE
Meditation is wonderfully uplifting. It can raise your spirits & change your mood if you are
feeling stressed, sad, depressed, discouraged or worried.
You will achieve a deep level of relaxation which promotes health & harmony in mind, body & spirit.
Meditation gives the opportunity to develop a new skill that will enable you to achieve your
full potential.
PLEASE CONTACT DAWN 01264 350818 or 07768917804 FOR FURTHER DETAILS
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T HE CARER CENTRE IS A CHARITY WHICH relies on grants and donations to continue offering its free support service. You can help by becoming a member. See the application form below.
October 2009 to September 2010
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b-eat Family and Friends Support Group (beating eating disorders) The support group for the families and friends of people with eating disorders has moved from Andover to a new venue in Winchester. They now meet from 7.30 to 9.00 pm on the second Wednesday of every month in the new Trinity building at Bradbury House, Durngate Place, Winchester, SO23 8DX. They have a really nice meeting room on the first floor of the building, there is a lift for disabled access, tea and coffee making facilities, and free parking on site or in the public car park next door. The group is facilitated by Mary and Sarah who both have experience of caring for a family member with an eating disorder. They are volunteers for the b-eat (beating eating disorders) self help network so will adhere to their guidelines and take part in their training to keep up to date with new information and ideas. The group is small, informal and friendly. If you would like more information please phone 07900 490609 on Monday evenings between 6.30 and 9.00 (answerphone message at other times), or email [email protected] (emails answered within a week).
New and Key Titles on Dementia Care
Telling Tales About Dementia Edited by Lucy Whitman Forward by Joanna Trollope In Telling Tales About Dementia, thirty carers from different backgrounds and in different circumstances share their experiences of caring for a parent, partner or friend with dementia. They speak from the heart about love and loss. ‘I still find it hard to believe that Alzheimer’s has happened to us,’ writes on contributor, ‘as if we were sent the wrong script’. The stories told here vividly reflect the tragedy of dementia, the gravity of loss, and the instances of unsatisfactory diagnosis, treatment and care. But they contain hope and optimism too: clear indications that the quality of people’s lives can be enhanced by sensitive support services, by improved understanding of the impact of dementia, by recognising the importance of valuing us all as human beings and by embracing and sustaining the connections between us. The Simplicity of Dementia A Guide for Family and Carers Huub Buijssen The author bases this book not only on his professional outlook as a psycho-gerontologist and clinical psychologist, but also as a son, whose own father suffered with dementia. It brings the book to a more interesting level through the personal effect of dementia.’
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Area Contact Contact Number Contact Email Aldershot, Farnborough & Fleet
Catherine Wheeler
07825 589738
Andover Jo Plummer 07748 368996 [email protected]
Andover—Mental Health Vicky Hubbard 07500 602500 [email protected]
Winchester Mental Health Rebekah Pugh Kate Stone
07747 044432 07748 474167
[email protected] [email protected]
East Hampshire Dawn Campbell 07717 857934 [email protected]
Fareham & Gosport Debbie Kingshott 07795 163556 [email protected]
New Forest Marina Dodgson 07747 015868 [email protected]
Winchester Heather Waterton 07747 044396 [email protected]
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Ben Quantrill 07787 572926 [email protected]
Jacky Thompson 07795 071676 [email protected]
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