CaringMatters
CaringMatters
20 years of Supporting Carers in Brent
1994 - 2014
Call: 020 8795 6240
brentcarerscentre.org.uk
INDEPENDENT SUPPORT
A new advice service for parent carers
and young adults with learning needs
or a disability.
Does your child/children have a statement for their learning
needs? Are you thinking about whether your child needs
additional help at school? If the answer is yes, then you will
need to know about the new Education, Health and Care Plans.
Education, Health and Care Plans (EHC Plans) will start to
replace statements of special education needs and Learning
Difficulty Assessments from 1st September 2014. EHC plans
will be for children and young people aged 0-25 years old
who have a learning need or a disability that cannot be met
by the regular support that a school or college would usually
provide. Additional support is required for the child or young
person to progress and achieve their learning goals.
An EHC plan is tailored for the individual child or young
person’s needs, with the focus on:
Information about the child/young person
How the child/young person likes to communicate
What the child/young person wants to achieve
The type of support which is needed
How this support will produce outcomes
Brent Carers Centre has team of knowledgeable and helpful
Independent Supporters who can assist families on the
whole process of an Educational, Health & Care plan.
We provide impartial information, advice and 1 to 1 support
to ensure parent carers and young people know their rights,
understand and can fully participate in the assessment
process to ensure your views, needs and wishes are heard.
We will also help you to ensure that the expectations to be
achieved by the EHC plan are realistic and relevant to the
personal goals of the child or young person.
You will learn more about the Local Offer which is published
In this Issue
P2
Latest News
Carers Counselling
P3
Carers Forum
Carers Profile
P5
Community News
P6
Carers Week Quest
Highlights
P8
Money Matters
Travel Cost
P9
Health Matters
Health Passports
P10 Young Carers
Y.Carers Profile
P11 Support Activities
by Brent Council. It lists the provision and services available in
the borough, you will also be advised on how the Local Offer can
be helpful to you as a parent carer and your child or young
person who has learning needs or a disability.
If your child already has an educational statement, you WILL
have to be assessed for the new EHC Plan. You don’t need to
worry, as you will be contacted by Brent Council when it is time
for your annual review or at a transitional point in your child's
educational pathway.
To obtain further information about our Independent Support
Service or to obtain personal advice and support about a new
EHC Plan or transferring from the old system, please call our
Independent Support Service on 020 8795 6240
and ask to speak with an Independent Supporter.
Message from ourChief Executive
NEW -ACarer’s Counselling Service
Well what a summer we have had, with a sweltering
summer heat wave, a range of summer activities &
outreach events in raising awareness on who is a
carer, both in schools and in the community it has
really been busy. It all seems such a long distance
memory now, but we have really had a good summer!
On pages 6 & 7 you can read all about our Carers Week
Quest and the activities you enjoyed.
We will shortly be launching a new Carers Counselling
Service. We are very excited that we are able to provide
this much needed service to carers in Brent.
We’ve also been busy in recruiting new staff so we can
re-organize ourselves in delivering good quality services
efficiently to carers as well as increase our community
awareness outreach to new and hidden Carers. Some
of you may not be aware that Brent Carers Centre
celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, we are
celebrating this with a special AGM to mark our progress
and achievements, see page 9.
We have also launched a new and really important
advice and guidance service for Learning disability
carers, It is such a valuable service that we have given it
our prestigious front cover to ensure as many people are
aware of it and know how to access the support.
Don’t miss our Carers Rights Day on November 28th,
this year see page 9. We hope you find the information
useful and that we see you at our events.
Happy Reading!
Anne-Marie Morris
BCCWelcomes New Staff
We would like to extend a very warm
welcome to the following new staff
members:
Deputy Chief Officer:
Deborah Howe
Carer Information Support Officers:
Trusha Patel, Ezequial Irles and Clive
Warrington.
Clive Warrington
Counsellor Co-ordinator:
Jeraline George
I have set up and managed counselling
services for over thirteen years for a
variety of charities throughout London,
and am an accredited psychotherapist
and counsellor.
As mentioned in the last newsletter, the
counselling service is being specifically
developed to support carers who care
for someone with a mental health condition, however
sessions will also be available to other carers living in the
Borough too.
Carers will have a confidential space to talk about any
emotional struggles or challenges they may be facing,
difficulties they are encountering in their caring role, as well
as many other issues which could include:
Adjusting to being a Carer
The challenge of caring for someone with a mental
health condition
Grief
Anger
Depression
Isolation and loneliness
Counselling can provide you with a space to look at your
choices, make decisions that feel right for you and develop
greater understanding of who you are and what you want in
life so you feel happier.
Jeraline George our new Counsellor Co-ordinator is very
excited to be working in Brent and is passionate about
providing carers with a safe space to talk about those things
that are worrying them, so they can cope better in their
caring roles, make decisions that are right for them and
lead a life of their own life.
The service should be ready to launch in December 2014.
Carers can refer themselves to the service and we will also
accept referrals from GP’s and any other professionals
working with Carers.
To find out how you can refer to the service or to enquire
about a counselling placement please contact Jeraline by
email: [email protected] or call the
confidential counselling line: 020 8795 6244
Man 2 Man
Are you a male carer? We would like to
invite you to lunch to meet other male
carers, relax, have a chat and spend a little
quality time just for you. Date, time and
venue to be confirmed, perhaps you might
suggest somewhere!
Don’t be shy, give us a call - there are more
male carers out there than you think.
You are not alone!
Call us now on 020 8795 6240
ACarer’s Profile Shabnam Shah
We were very pleased that 61 carers were able to attend our
Carers Forum on 26th June 2014. Our Guest Speakers were
Amy Manji (Team Manager of Learning Disability Support
Planning & Review Team) who talked about the customers
journey within the Adult Social Care & the Disabilities Team,
Pat Debengwa (Acute Liaison Nurse) presented on Learning
Disability Strategies in Hospital & Joseph Umunegbu who
introduced the Brent Shared Lives Scheme.
Adult Social Care & the Disabilities Team
The team aims to work with Carers to find solutions, help the
cared for have a full and active life as possible. Referrals for
Social Services come through the Customer Services Team
who take basic details and check against the criteria. Those
eligible then get a full assessment of needs. Part of Support
Planning is to assess needs and plan how to meet them
through services, followed later by review planning process
to see if the needs are still being met. The aim is to support
and maintain independence, so working with carers is very
important to achieve this.
Part of the assessment is to assess: Physical, health & wellbeing, keeping safe, looking after themselves, being part of
the community. The criteria of needs which they are checked
against are, critical needs and substantial needs.
Learning Disability Strategies
Pat shared how she worked and advocated on behalf of
learning disability patients to ensure they were not misunderstood, misdiagnosed or discharged incorrectly because of
their limited communications skills - Health Passports is an
important document which every LD carer should have as it
is a record of the LD persons needs, likes & dislikes etc. See
page 9 for further details on Health Passports.
Brent Shared Lives
This is a scheme which is seeking carers who may be interested in providing paid care for an adult with a learning need
or disability who would live with carer. If you have a spare
room and are interested call 020 8937 4159 or 020 8937 4130
(Full notes of this meeng are available on request)
Date:
Venue:
Friday 26th September 2014 10.30am - 13.00
Patidar House, 22 London Road, HA9 7EX
Theme:
Care Planning & Carers Roles,
Learning Disability - Health Passports
Independent Support Service - support on acquiring an
Education Health & Care plans which replaces statements.
Date:
Venue:
Friday 20th February 2015 10.30am - 13.00
The Unity Centre, Church Road, NW10 9EG
Theme:
TBC
Refreshments available. Please call us to confirm your attendance so we
can plan catering for refreshments.
I care for a lot of people: my mother is elderly, my husband
has a heart condition, my son has mental health needs,
ulcerative colitis (similar to Crohn’s Disease) and ankylosing spondylitis which causes stiffening of the joints in the
lower back and inflammation of the spine, my two brothers
both have learning disabilities and mental health problems,
I care for my niece who is profoundly physically and
mentally disabled and her mother, my sister, who has mild
learning difficulties. I also have 6 other surviving children
ranging from 4 – 27, 4 of whom are under 18.
I would say I have been a Carer all my life as I was helping
with my brothers for as long as I can remember, I have
always looked out for them. My mum can’t speak English
so I helped translate at appointments and fill out forms.
As I got older I understood more about their conditions and
took on a more practical role, at 12 / 13 I started to deal
directly with GPs and doctors.
Being a carer is very stressful. There are lots of different
and unexpected challenges. I have had to learn to cope
and find strategies to resolve as many issues as possible.
Typically my mum is at home with me every day, my
brothers come to me from 3-5 Monday-Friday, all weekend
and their holidays. My niece is here all weekend and
school holidays. I go to her house in the evenings to
support her mum with looking after her. My husband needs
support with his appointments. My son is a young adult
now and wants to take control of his health, so I am
supporting him in this. He needs more support and care
when his condition relapses. Juggling everything is difficult,
making sure everyone is looked after to my standard. The
most difficult time was when one of my son was diagnosed
with Leukaemia in 2001 and then died in 2003 aged only 9.
I still had all my usual caring responsibilities plus going into
the hospital. I’ve never had the time to grieve.
“My own health and needs always gets put on the
back burner. I feel they are trivial. The reality is if my
health is good or bad it makes no difference, I have to
carry on.”
on.”
The problem with this approach is I have got really ill and
ended up in hospital which caused a crisis. The most
important thing a carer needs is someone to listen and be
genuinely interested in helping. I always get that from the
Brent Carers Centre. They have a calming influence on me
when things are too much or there is a crisis I have to
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Carers Profile: Continued from page 3.
deal with. I get practical advice and support. It’s important
there is somewhere for Carers to go and get advice on a
wide range of issues around caring. They have a lot of
expertise. Brent Carers Centre is also independent which
is so important.
I would say Carers need a Key Worker [from Social
Services] specifically for carers’ and a clear, set procedure
to follow to make sure carers’ needs are assessed
thoroughly and followed up on. At the moment you have
an assessment and needs are identified, but there is no
follow up. Where’s the consistency?
Shabnams’ advice to a new carer is to:
“try and balance everything out including your own
health. If you neglect your own health you won’t be
able to fulfil your caring responsibilities. Take care
of your health first!”
first!”
If you would like to be featured in our Carers Profile please
contact us on 020 8795 6240 or [email protected]
Carer Support Groups in Brent
Do not under estimate the
power of a carer support group.
Peer support from other
carers has been extremely
helpful to carers over the
years. They offer a lifeline
of support from others who
share similar experiences
and challenges in their role as a carer.
Carer benefit from the following:
Share information advice and caring tips
Hear about training and volunteering opportunities
Receive news and updates on resources and information
that may be helpful
Quality time out with other like minded individuals.
Take a little time out for yourself and attend a carers support
group, you have a choice (see opposite).
News Flash: A NewAdvice Surgery
Offering 1-2-1 appointments with a Brent Adult Social Worker
for carers who care for some with a Learning Disability.
Starting in October 2014 from 12 noon - 1pm, straight after
the LD Carers Support Group. Please call 020 8795 6240 to
book an appointment.
Brent Carers’ Support Groups
All groups offer peer support for carers in a relaxed and
friendly environment. To confirm your attendance to any
one of our support groups please call us on
020 8795 6240
Wembley Carers’ Support Group
Day | Thursday
Time | 11 am – 1pm,
Frequency | Monthly (2nd Thurs of each month)
Location | Wembley Centre for Health & Care
Willesden Carers’ Support Group
Day | Friday
Time | 1 - 3pm
Frequency | Monthly (Last Friday of each Month)
Location | Willesden Centre for Health & Care
Kenton Carers’ Support Group
Day | Tuesday
Time | 2 - 3.30pm
Frequency | Monthly (1st Tuesday of each Month)
Location | Kenton Methodist Church
Sudbury Dementia Carers’ Support Group
Day | Wednesday
Time | 11am - 1pm
Frequency | Fortnightly
Location | Harrow Road, Wembley
Wembley Dementia Carers’ Support Group
Day | Monday
Time | 11am - 1pm
Frequency | Fortnightly
Location | Carlton Ave East, Wembley
Willesden Mental Health Carers’ Support Group
Facilitated by Brent MIND
Day | Tuesday
Time | 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Frequency | Monthly (Last Tuesday of Each Month)
Location | Willesden Centre for Health & Care
For carers who care for someone with a mental health
condition, including dementia.
Wembley Mental Health Carers’ Support Group
Facilitated by Brent MIND
Day | Wednesday
Time | 6.00pm - 7.30pm
Frequency | Monthly (Third Wednesday of each Month)
Location | Wembley Centre for Health & Care
Willesden LD Carers Support Group
facilitated by Anne Cover of Afaisic & Parent Carer
Day | Tuesday
Time | 10am - 12 noon
Frequency | Monthly (Last Tuesday of Each Month)
Location | Willesden Centre for Health & Care
For carers who care for someone with a learning disability.
A&E Services are changing at
Central Middlesex &
Hammersmith Hospital
On Wednesday 10 September 2014, the accident and
emergency (A&E) departments at Central Middlesex and
Hammersmith hospitals closed. Both hospitals continue to
provide treatment in the Urgent Care Centre's, for patients
with minor illnesses and injuries that are not serious or life
life-threatening, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You do
not need an appointment.
In an emergency, dial 999.
If it’s not an emergency, you should contact your GP for
medical advice. You should use the NHS 111 service if
you urgently need medical help or advice but it’s not a life
threatening situation. Call NHS 111 by dialing 111 from
any landline or mobile phone free of charge.
Northwick Park Hospital
Open Mic
An ‘Open Mic’ night is taking place at
the Hospital Social Club on Thursday 2
October.
The aim of this event is to raise money for the
Theatre Departments, wonderful Charity N-Ghana Aid
which has built a school and an operating theatre for a poor
village in Ghana. They now need funds to complete the
project.
We also aim to give talented people a chance to perform in
front of a live audience as well as have a fun night out.
We are looking for staff or carers who can sing a song, play
a musical instrument or tell a funny story.
We have 5 acts including some Philippians dancers, with
space for another five acts. Time slots are about 20mins.
If you are talented or know someone who is who could help
with this, then call: Charles 07909922450 or email:
[email protected]
Last year they raised raised £1000 for the Philippian
disaster!
The event is on 2nd Oct starts at 18:00 and all welcome
and cost is a donation at the door. It is at NPH social club.
Carers - Your Involvement is
Needed in the Planning of Brents‘
Future
The Brent Borough Plan 2015-19 Consultation
Some tough decisions will have to be made next year as
Brent continues to face further cuts in its budgets amidst a
climate of growing complex needs in the borough.
Brent residents are being asked for their views on how
local public services should evolve and what they can do
to improve the borough given the continuing squeeze on
budgets.
The borough plan consultation which opened on
September 16th invites residents to help shape the future
of the borough in the context of significantly reduced
budgets for local public services.
Over the next four years services in Brent face the most
challenging financial cuts ever. Despite the difficult
financial position they have big ambitions for Brent – they
want to make sure that all residents have the opportunity
to use their full potential, to enjoy the best that Brent has
to offer and to contribute actively to the community. They
want to work with you to find the best way of building for
the future and providing great services when we have less
money and greater demands.
For more information on how you can help plan Brent’s
future, please visit http://www.brent.gov.uk/your-council/
the-borough-plan-consultation/the-challenges-brentfaces/
The deadline for participating is 28th November 2014.
Please spread the word! Printed copies of the
consultation form are available from our offices.
Call us on 020 8795 6240
Book your place now to attend:
Brent Carers Centre 20th Anniversary & AGM
On
12th November 2014 @ Brent Civic Centre
6pm - 8.30pm
Hot buffet, Anniversary Cake & Gifts bags
See page 9 for full details.
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SPECIALTHANKS to...
Carers Week Quest Activities
Our Carers Week Quest Partners, who have been
great in promoting our activities and contributing to
raising awareness of Carers in Brent.
Carers week this year turned out to be a real success, we had
three main aims this year and the lovely weather was a plus.
Alperton for donating gift vouchers for
our Carers raffle and welcoming us in promoting our
charity work at the store during the summer, as well
as inviting us back on a regular schedule later this
year!
The Queensbury Restaurant in
Willesden Green for donating a
meal out for two.
As well as to our staff, trustees
and volunteers for donating gifts
and their time during Carers
week.
Raising Awareness with professionals to identify
carers and direct them to support available.
Raising awareness in the community on who carers
are.
Providing a wide range of respite activities for carers
to enjoy whilst taking time out from caring.
We were out in the community with our partners around the
borough raising awareness on identifying new carers.
Self Care & Healing with Nutrition & Herbs
Bridge Park Complex on 10th June
Thank you!
Raffle PrizeWinners...
Carers Quest Week
Raffle Prize Winners
Raffle was drawn at our
Carer Bar
Ms K Randhawa with CE Anne-Marie Morris
Mr L Baldwin with CISO Vicky Trimikliniotis
£100: Ms K Randhawa
£35 Sainsbury Voucher:
Ms D James
Meal for 2: Mrs R Landeata
Stacy Sullivan perfume:
Mrs A Thompson
Hamper: Mrs B Raithatha
Champagne: Mr L Baldwin
Cher Lloyd perfume:
Ms C Daniel
A selection of Spanish
Biscuits: Vashakha
Reminder: Ms C Daniel &
Vashakha, please make
arrangements to collect your
prize by 31st October, After
that date we will donate all left
over prizes to the next raffle.
Very pleased to say we
raised £451
Ms D James
This will be used to pay for a
carers respite activity.
Thank you to all those who
participated!
Brent Carers’ Summer BarBQ @
Brent Mencap’s Garden,14th June
We also provided a range of respite activities for carers to
participate in such as:
Carers pampering day;
Self-care & Healing with Nutrition & Herbs Seminar
Options Day: Careers, Training & Employment Fair
Day Trip to Kew Gardens
Afternoon Tea at the Crown Moran Hotel
Brent Carers Summer Barbecue
Queens Park Open Gardens.
Thriller theatre trip for Young Carers
2 days break @ Nottingham Uni for Young Carers
Please see below a few picture highlights from some
of our Carer Quest events & activities
Options Day
@ Bridge Park Complex on 11th June
Brent SelfCare
A new website has been put together by Brent CCG to
provide you with advice and information related to
maintaining your health and well being. It also provides
advice on various health conditions, ie, dementia,
diabetes, as well as provides guidance on exercise, diet
and nutrition.
Self care means looking after yourself in a healthy
way, whether it’s brushing your teeth, taking
medicine when you have a cold, or doing some
exercise.
If you have a long-term condition, there are extra
things you may need to consider, such as making
changes to your diet, different types of exercise or
different types of medication you may need to take.
Self care also means staying active by doing things
that are important to you, such as gardening,
seeing friends and family, going on holiday, or
continuing to work, if possible. It involves looking at
what you can do and want to do, rather than what
you can’t do.
Check it out on: www.brentselfcare.com
Equipment for Sale or Donation?
Quest Week Launch Event & Outreach at Sainsbury's
Do you have mobility aids or adaptation equipment that
you no longer need, taking up space? Would you like to
donate or sell it to other carers? Let us help you find it
another home, call us on: 020 8795 6240
Brent Big HealthCheck Up Day
Queens Park Open Gardens 15th June
Thursday 16th October 2014
10am - 3.30pm
Bridge Park Community Leisure Centre
Harrow Road, NW10 ORG
Mencap & NHS Brent are holding a Health Check day for
people with learning disabilities, their carers and health &
social care professionals.
How good or bad are health & Social Care Services in
Brent for people with learning disabilities age 14 and older
and carers? Have your say! Get Information about health,
social care & staying safe. Take part in fun exercises and
eat healthy food.
You can come all day or just 1or 2 hrs, but you must book
before 13th October. Contact Claudia on 020 8451 5278
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TravelCost Reimbursement
Fund
Nominate Us - Support Us So
We Can Support You!
FOR CARERS OF MENTAL HEALTH DEPENDENTS
The Travel Costs Reimbursement Fund is still open.
Thank you to a Brent carer who will remain anonymous,
for considering us being entered into the Santander
Community Plus scheme. This scheme provide grants to
local charities who help disadvantaged people in the
community. Charities could be awarded up to £5,000 to
help disadvantaged people in the community.
This fund is for carers who care for someone with a
mental health condition. We know that carers who care
for someone with a mental health condition may have a
lot of medical appointments to attend with their
dependent, which can entail significant costs. This fund
is designed to alleviate some of the high travel expenses
incurred by carers.
To claim reimbursement of travel expenses you must:
Be registered with Brent Carers’ Centre as a Carer of
someone with a mental health condition, such as
clinical depression, bi-polar, dementia etc.
Provide written proof on letter-headed for each of
your medical appointments for your dependent.
Provide original receipts of travel expenses.
Travel expenses will be administered on a monthly
basis. Each carer can claim up to £10 per trip maximum
and up to 10 trips per annum, subject to availability of
funds. Payments will be
allocated on a first come first
served basis.
Brent Carers would like to use this grant to provide more
respite grants to both adult carers’ and young carers’ in
Brent, up to £200 per carer to replace or buy necessary
equipment or used towards a respite break or activity. We
know how valuable respite grant is to carers’. However to
qualify we need you - carer, to nominate us.
This can be done by simply dropping into any branch of
Santander, completing a nomination form and dropping it
into the Community Plus box, within the branch. A grant
of £5,000 could help up to 25 carers’ in Brent.
Bring this newsletter with you as it will have all the
details you will need to complete the form. Thank you!
To claim reimbursement of
travel expenses, call our
office on 020 8795 6240 and
ask for a Mental Health
Travel Expenses Claim form.
Energy Bill Discounts
For this winter you could get a £140
discount on your electricity bill through the
Warm Home Discount Scheme.
The Warm Home Discount Scheme is a one
off payment discount, if you qualify, on your
electric bill. Depending on your supplier,
you could be entitled to up to £140, paid directly on your
bill not to you. If your supplier is part of the scheme,
they can tell you if you are eligible. Each supplier has
their own rules and criteria. If you don’t qualify, some
suppliers offer other discounts to vulnerable people
(e.g. those on low income).
To find out more information, contact your energy
supplier and see if they are part of the Warm Home
Discount Scheme.
A team of specialists chosen by Brent is helping people
stay warm and cosy in their homes. They assist households with children, the elderly, vulnerable people with long
term illness and people living in fuel poverty or in cold
homes.
Services provided are for people who cannot afford to keep
their homes up to the recommended levels of 21°C in living
rooms and 18°C in other rooms.
This may be because you have a broken or inefficient
boiler, you may owe lots of money to their energy suppliers,
or because you do not have enough money to feed the
pre-payment meters. Whatever the reason we could refer
you to this service to access help and support. Anybody
can refer a case. The referral form can be found at:
www.keepwarmandhealthy.org.uk/The-Referral-Form/
index.php
Carers can favourite this page on their smart phones,
laptops or tablets. Please do not think twice about using
the link to alert them if you and/or your dependent are
struggling to keep warm this winter.
Health Passports
The NHS Clinical Commissioning want to
improve the healthcare for People with a
learning disability in
Brent. They have
now launched Health
Passport from ages
14+.
This is a
passport which will
support a person with
LD who has to go in a Care Environment
whether that be the Acute Hospital, Nursing
Home, Dentist, Opticians and Outpatients
Appointments. This can also be used by
other Health Professionals like Doctors, GPs,
Nurses and Pharmacists. This will help them
to listen to you as a Carer and the person
with a disability enabling them to give the
care and treatment that is best for your cared
for. We think it is a good idea to have a
Health Passport but it is your choice. This
Health Passport will help you to explain your
health problems so that you can get the right
support, right treatment, right reasonable
adjustments and right information.
How a Health Passport has been helpful:
A patient with a severe learning disability and
autism was admitted to hospital with a chest
infection. He did not have a Health Passport
when he was admitted. During his stay he
became what was considered to be
“disruptive with challenging behaviour”. He was
opening patients bedside
cupboards and searching
around. The staff were
concerned and discussed
his behaviour with his
carers. His carers were encouraged to
complete a Health Passport. By doing so
they noticed that at home he goes around
holding his teddy bear. It turned out that he
was looking for his bear which comforted
him. Once he got it he settled down.
A Health Passport really helped staff to
support the patient in having a stress free
treatment, care and good experience whilst
in hospital.
BRENT CARERS CENTRE
Annual General Meeting
Celebrating 20 years of
supporting Carers in Brent
Wed 12th November 2014
6pm - 8.30pm
Venue: Brent Civic Centre,
Wembley, HA9 0FJ
GUEST SPEAKER
The Worshipful the Mayor of Brent
Councillor Kana Naheerathan
Performances by Young Carers
Anniversary Cake & Gifts Bags!
Hot buffet provided, please book to confirm
your place on 020 8795 6240
Carers Rights Day
Friday 28th November @
Bridgepark Community Centre
Brentfield, London NW10 0RG
The New Care Act 2014
The Implications for Carers in Brent By:
Nancie Alleyne
Head of Direct Services
Brent Adult Social Care
Education Health Care Plans
Understand the changes
By Brent Special Education Needs
Assessment Team
Health Passports
Chris Harris
Learning Disability and Adult Safeguarding
Lead for CCG
Lunch provided, please book to confirm your
place on 020 8795 6240
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YoungCarers Profile
Junior is eight years old and has been a carer for his
elderly father since last year
Over the past 13 months Junior, has supported his dad by
helping him to do food shopping, attend hospital
appointments, and bring water so that his dad can take his
medication. Junior’s dad has multiple
illnesses and disabilities. He has a pacemaker, diabetes, cancer, and breathing
problems.
happen to his dad one day.
Junior has received lots of support from Brent Carers, he
has been invited to a different range of trips this year, such
as Thriller at the Theatre, The Centre of the Cell, a narrow
boat trip, have lunch at McDonalds, the Picnic and Horse
riding. Junior said I have been lucky the kind staff have
collected me so I could attend all the activities I
have been on. They even wrote a special letter
so I have now got back into a school, which is
just a bus ride away. One of the things I would
like to see happen is for someone to be a friend
to my dad, so he is not lonely.
In a normal week Junior does not attend
school because his dad is unable to
transport him there because of his
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illnesses and the distance they live from
My dad is also happy about Brent Carers because
school. This means that Junior remains at home and helps
they have helped him with lots of forms. Brent Carers are
his dad to prepare meals throughout the day. Junior also
important for people like me because they look after me,
goes out with dad to his hospital appointments.
care about me, and give me and other children a break from
Junior said that his most challenging times are not mixing
with other children and going to school, and although,
Junior does not have any illnesses of his own, his dads
illness affects him because he worries that something may
Drop inTimes areChanging...
From the New year we will be changing our Drop in
times for Carers at our offices. The drop in times will be:
Tuesday Afternoons 2pm - 4pm
Thursday Mornings 10am - 12noon
Please note these changes will commence from 1st
December 2014 Please call to make an appointment if
you need to see someone outside of these times.
AVery BigThankYou …
The Board of Trustees, Chief Executive Officer and the Brent
Carers staff team, would like to say a very big thank you to
Silverholme Housing Association, for making a voluntary
donation of £3,000 towards our work with young carers.
The generosity will make an immense difference to our work with
young carers, so thank you so very much indeed. We also know
that our young carers very much appreciate the support.
Thank you!
caring. If I could tell other children who are new to looking
after someone about Brent Carers Centre, I would tell them
about the things they do and say they’re amazing!
(Names has been changed for Anonymity)
ParentCarers Forum
For Learning Disability Carers.
On Wednesday 5th November 2014
10.20am - 12.30pm
@
Brent Civic Centre
Board Rooms 7 & 8
RE: Education, Health & Care Plans + more
Interested? Call us on 020 8795 6240
Brent CCG’s AGM
Brent residents are invited to attend NHS Brent Clinical
Commissioning Group’s AGM on
Wednesday 15th October 2014
Sattavis Patidar Centre
Forty Avenue, Wembley HA9 9PE
8 pm - 9.30 pm
Hear them explain their work undertaken to improve
healthcare, and outline its current work programme in
Brent. You will also be able to ask questions.
For further information contact Jenny Campbell via email
[email protected] or telephone 020 8795 6485.
Carers Music Group
Day | Tuesday
Frequency | Fortnightly
Time | 1pm – 2.30pm
Location | Willesden, NW10
Beginners welcome. Learn to play tunes & read music. We
have recorders to lend but you are welcome to bring any
instruments of your own.
Carers BookClub
Day | Tuesday
Frequency | Monthly (2nd Tue)
Time | 11am – 12.30pm
Do you love reading? Love talking about books?
Then come along to the Carers Book Club, its friendly,
informal and a place to meet other like minded carers.
Tai Chi Classes
Yoga forCarers
Day | Thursday
Frequency | Weekly
Time | 11.30am – 1pm
Location | Stonebridge NW10
No previous experience required. Wear comfortable
clothing, be ready to work in bare feet; Taught by a former
carer who knows the benefits of yoga, especially in
reducing stress.
RelaxationTherapies forCarers
Day | Thursdays
Frequency | Weekly
Time | 1pm – 5pm (individual 45min sessions)
Location | Wembley Central
Fee | £2.00 per person.
Day | Saturdays
Frequency | Weekly
Time | 11am – 12.00 noon
Location| Wembley
Fee | £8.00 per person. For 4 sessions
Slow & graceful movements to improve health & wellbeing.
Phone us on 020 8795 6240 to make your appointment.
Massage, Indian Head Massage and Reflexology are
currently available.
Addaction
020 8459 9510
Brent Samaritans
020 8961 6181
Age UK Brent
020 8965 7711
Carers UK
0808 808 7777
Asian Peoples Disability Alliance
020 8459 1030
Citizens Advice Bureau (Brent)
0845 050 5250
Asian Women’s Resource Centre
020 8961 6549
Culture Dementia UK
0800 014 8682
Brent Bereavement Service
020 8459 6818
Debt Advice Foundation
0800 043 4050
Brent Council - Customer Services
020 8937 4300
Elders’ Voice
020 8968 8170
Brent Community Law Centre
020 8451 1122
Jewish Care
020 8922 2222
Brent Indian Association
020 8903 3019
NHS
111
Brent Irish Advisory Service
020 8459 6655
1 Voice Parent Group
020 8556 0983
Brent Mencap
020 8451 5278
The Junction Drug & Alcohol Service
020 8961 7007
Brent Mind
020 7604 5177
Sickle Cell Society
020 8961 7795
Brent Out of Hours Social Services
020 8937 5250
West Indian Senior Citizens
Organisation
020 8965 3533
Please call us on 020 8795 6240 for further details or to
book a place on any of the above support activities.
If you have attended and event or use our services and would like to give feedback anonymously you can do so online, just select the
relevant address and type the address to complete an online evaluation form. I only takes a few minutes:
Young Carers Services:
Young Carers Activities:
Adult Carer Services:
Adult Carer Activities:
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www.surveymonkey.com/s/BrentYCActivities
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CARERS’ TRAINING & ACTIVITIES
YOUNG CARERS’ ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES
Month
Date & Time
September
2014
Saturday 20th 12noon Young Carers Support Group &
McDonalds, Wembley
Sunday 28th 12 noon
Horse Riding & Picnic
Westway
Thursday 30th 11am
Cinema
Vue, Acton
November 2014 Saturday 22nd 1pm
Bowling
Acton, Park Royal
December 2014 Saturday 13th
Xmas Dinner
Chiquito, Staples Corner
October 2014
Details
Location
February 2015
Thursday 19th
Young Carers Forum
Wembley Centre for H &C
Month
Date & Time
Details
Location
September
2014
Fri 26th 10am 12.30pm
Carers Forum
Patidar House,
Wembley
October 2014
Wed 8th
10am - 12 noon
Healthy Eating on a Budget
Willesden Centre for
Health & Care
Wed 22nd
2.30pm
Memphis the Musical £3 per person
Shaftesbury Theatre
AGM & 20th Anniversary
&
Carers Rights Day
Brent Civic Centre &
Bridge Park Complex
Full details on Page 9
Carer Information and Support
Programme (CrISP) for Dementia
Carers (You will need to attend all four
sessions)
Wembley Centre for
Health & Care
Carers Xmas Lunch - £5 per person
Blue Check Restaurant,
Wembley
Carers Forum
The Unity Centre, NW10
November 2014 12th Wed 6pm &
28th Friday 10am
November 2014 Fri 14th, 21st Nov &
5th & 12 Dec 2014
10.30am - 1pm
December 2014 Tuesday 9th @ 1pm
February 2015
Friday 20th 10.30am
Places for the above activities are limited and will be offered on a first come first served basis.
To confirm your attendance at any one of our activities, please call us on 020 8795 6240
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If you have some any news of offers that would be of use to
carers, then please let us know and we will try and include it
in future issues of our Caring Matters Newsletter.
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