Carers Week is upon us, highlighting unpaid carers’ challenges and recognizing their contribution to families and communities throughout the UK. It also helps people who do not think of themselves as having caring responsibilities to identify as carers and access much-needed support.
This year’s theme is putting carers on the map and is all about people seeing, hearing, and recognising what carers do and how we can all make a difference.
Carers Wellness Sessions
Are you supporting a family member or friend with a long-term health condition? We have two free wellness sessions this June.
Tuesday 11th June 2024, at Huddersfield Fire Station – Outcote Bank, Huddersfield, HD1 2JT.
Our session includes –
- Behaviours associated with memory problems
- Accepting the changes in the person you care for
- Understanding the emotions of the person you care for
- Managing your emotions
- Simple tips and practical ways of coping
Thursday 13th June 2024, 11:15 am – 12:45 pm, at The Crescent, 40 The Cresent, Station Road, Batley, WF17 5SU (Opposite Batley Train Station)
Our session includes –
- Exploring emotions
- Learning about acceptance
- Managing worry
- Recognising to be ‘kind to yourself’
To book your place please contact wellness.service@kirklees.gov.uk or by calling 01484 234095.
A day out at Greenhead Park
Join us at Greenhead Park this Monday 10th June from 11 am to 3 pm this carers week.
Our session includes –
- Taking a walk around the park
- Taking part in crafts
- Enjoy a hand massage and get your nails painted
- And give mindful movements a go
To book your place please contact info@carerscount.org.uk or call 0300 012 0231
Carers support service day
Come join us for a day, where we explore the support options that are accessible to you. Various organisations from Huddersfield will be presenting talks on the services you can access and how.
Wednesday 12th June – 11:00 – 16:00
What will be provided?
- Lunch and refreshments
- Care staff available for loved ones – pre-bookable
- Free parking
What is the schedule?
- Carers Trust Mid Yorkshire – 11:00 – 11:30
- Children with disability team – 12:30 – 13:00
- Parents of children with additional needs (PCAN) – 13:15 – 13:45
- Carers Count – 14:00 – 14:30
- Kirklees adult services – 14:45- 15:15
For further information please visit – carerstrustmidyorkshire.org.uk
Carers week groups and events calendar
Please note that group dates and times of face-to-face may be subject to change. To book please call 0300 012 0231.
Monday 10 June
- Umbrella Yoga – Accessible chair yoga sessions, suitable for anyone.
The Rosewood Centre, Dewsbury – 14:00 – 15:00
To book please call The Kirkwood on 01484 557 910
Tuesday 11 June
- Meditation
Brian Jackson House – 10:30 – 12:30 - Lunch and Learn – Discover the support you have available to you as a carer
Online – 13:00 – 14:00 - Creating Headspace – Reducing stress and anxiety
The Kirkwood, Dalton – 10:30 – 11:30
Please call The Kirkwood for details and to book on 01484 557910 - Caring for someone with memory deterioration
Huddersfield Fire Station – 13:00 – 15:00
To book, please call 01484 234095 - Don’t leave them guessing
Health and Wellbeing Centre, Slaithwaite – 14:00 – 15:00
Please call The Kirkwood for details and to book on 01484 557910 - CLEAR – Confidence workshop
Empire House – 17:30 – 19:30
Wednesday 12 June
- Cleckheaton Coffee and Chat
The Taste Café – 10-30 – 12:00 - Carers Trust Event
Grosvenor Casino – 11:00 – 16:00 - Men’s mental health group
Empire House – 13:00 – 15:00
Thursday 13 June
- Dewsbury Hospital Stall
10:00 – 18:00 - Mental health carers – Wellbeing group, building resilience session
The Crescent Batley – 11:00 – 13:00 - Scrap journaling group
Empire House – 13:00 – 15:00
Friday 14 June
- Tai Chi
Brian Jackson House – 11:00 -12:30 - The Kirkwood Chorus
Brian Jackson House – 14:00 – 15:00