Autumn/Winter 2013
In this issue:
Page 2 – Carers Time 4U
Page 3 – News and Reviews
Page 4 – Groups & Activites
Page 5 – Christmas party
Page 6 – In other news
Page 7 – Centre News
Back Page – Notice board
/Mailing List
CARERS TAKE A BREAK
O u r AGM i n S e p t em b e r w as ve r y e xci
ting
Find out more and see photos on page 7
Carers deserve a well earned break away from their
caring role; at the Centre we offer a variety of groups
and activities to allow our carers to do just that! Also
find out about our Time 4 U service in this issue
CARERS TAKE A BREAK
CARERS TAKE A BREAK
CARERS TAKE A BREAK
What does it mean to you?
‘Time 4 U’ service offers carers the chance to have a break from caring by providing short periods of care focused on the specifi c needs of the person you care for.
The care is provided by a local organisation and complies with all regulations on the provision of care. The service enables you to have time away from the home and your usual caring routine. You can use the time for anything you
want, such as meeting friends, attending a class, going to a concert, shopping, out for a meal etc.
There is no assessment to qualify for the ‘Time 4 U’ service. However, the person you care for must NOT be receiving Social Work services with the exception of Community Alarm, Meals Service and/or Shopping Service.
The person you care for must be aged 65 or over We asked some of our carers who use the service what this means to them?
“I am very happy with the service, it has been
extremely benefi cial and given me time
to go bowling.”
“I feel I have some time to myself
and mum enjoys the chats with
the Crossroads Staff. “ Carer
“Dear Lisa, thanks for your
help assessing the short break
service with Crossroads.”
“Thanks again for all your help, just
listening to you has certainly given
my mum hope.”
How do I get some vouchers?
If you are interested in Time 4 U or think it may benefi t
someone you know you can contact Lisa Stevens at the
centre on 01382 200422 or
[email protected]
Lisa will ask you a few questions to confi rm the basic
details about your caring role and will then provide you
with 12 vouchers if you are eligible.
“I am very happy with the service, it has been
extremely benefi cial and given me time
details about your caring role and will then provide you
If you are interested in Time 4 U or think it may benefi t
someone you know you can contact Lisa Stevens at the
details about your caring role and will then provide you
“I am very happy with the service, it has been
details about your caring role and will then provide you
66 clients have
been referred
to the Time 4 U
service
100% of clients in r
eceipt of vouchers reported feeling more able to cope
in the caring role and 100% reported that their
own mental health and wellbeing had impr
oved
GET STUCK IN
If you haven’t yet come along to a Carers Voice meeting, why not!?
Carers Voice is open to any carers who want to get involved and make a difference.
The group does this in various ways, by giving you information and opportunities both within the Centre and also on a wider scale.
For instance, 2 of our carers sit on Dundee’s Carers Strategy Action group which meets on a regular basis and is an important group for carers’ priorities in the city. Over the past few months, carers have also taken part in an interview panel with Dundee City Council, attended focus groups with NHS Tayside and helped to produce a video for our AGM.
Over the next month, group members will be getting involved in the upcoming Carers Parliament and also
travelling down to Carers Scotland’s Annual Summit in Glasgow.
If you’re a bit unsure about getting involved, please give Tim a ring at the Centre. Otherwise, feel free to pop along to a meeting over the next few months: Thursday 31st October, 10-12 / Monday 25th November, 1.30-3.30. We look
forward to seeing you there.
Hello Dolly
A group of ladies went along to the perfor- mance of Hello Dolly at Pitlochry Festival Theatre and a fantastic time was had by all. Keep your eyes peeled for future
events organised by the Centre.
Sponsored Walk
Backwater Reservoir A sponsored walk took place on 19 September 2013. Carers from Adult
Support, UPBEET, staff members and volunteers took part to
complete the 7 mile challenge around Backwater Reserviour, near Glen Isla. Although it rained and there were
sore feet at the end, everyone was delighted to have completed the walk and
together helped raise £886.80 for the
Centre.
Carer Ambassador
Are you a current carer or a former carer and have some time on your hands and not sure what to do? Why not volunteer with us in our new volunteer role as a Carer Ambassador!
The Carer Ambassadors are currently raising awareness of the
Centre’s support services for carers at Taybank Surgery. We are looking for more volunteers to share their experiences and knowledge and expand to other surgeries in the area.
The more awareness raising the better, so we can reach out to more carers across the city!
For more information or if you are interested in volunteering with the centre as a carer ambassador, please get in touch with
Jen on 01382 200422 or jen.omeara@
dundeecarerscentre.
org.uk
News and Reviews
COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING GROUP
The Centre’s fundraising group continues to meet and generate new and innovative ideas to raise money in the local community. As ever, we’d love to have more carers involved in the group, so if you’d like to come along just get in touch with Tim or Sharon at the office. Over the next few months, the group have organised a pub quiz at the Fort Bar in Broughty Ferry (12th November)
As the Centre moves ever closer to our big 25th Anniversary year, we are beginning to plan some events on a grander scale. This includes our Charity Abseil event in Carers Week 2014 – please do have a think about signing up for this, and let Tim know if you have any Big Ideas for fundraising events over the coming year. Watch this space!
As a charity, local donations are a hugely important source of income for the Centre in supporting our ongoing work with carers and disabled people. There are loads of ways you can help with this. Here are just a few of them:
• Organise a sponsored event to raise funds
• Consider giving an amount through Gift Aid (envelopes available at the office)
• Sign up for our Charity Abseil event
• Give by mobile phone – text DCCE01 £5 to 70070
• Join our community fundraising group
• Give online at www.justgiving.com
• Consider leaving a legacy to the Centre in your Will
• Get a local business to sponsor the Centre or set up payroll giving
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Caring for someone who has Dementia?
Information Group Training
Sessions are held in the Dementia Resource
Centre, Alzheimers Scotland, 9 Morgan Street,
Dundee. They run for 6 weeks consecutively,
1.30pm until 3pm on Mondays (3 times each
year).
Topics covered include signs & symptoms,
effective communications, practical help
and support, understanding and managing
behaviour. These groups are run in partnership
with agencies including Dundee Carers Centre,
NHS Tayside and Alzheimers Scotland.
If you require further details, contact Alison on 200422.
McArthurGlen Shopping Outlet, Livingston
The Centre have organised a shopping trip through to McArthurGlen on Wednesday 20 November 2013. The cost is £5.00 per person and the bus will depart the Centre at 9.30am returning at 5.30pm.
There are limited spaces available for this trip, so if you are interested please contact
Lisa Stevens on 01382 200422 or
[email protected] Information Drop-in
The Carers Drop-in Clinic, in partnership with DHLI, will take place in:
• Lochee Library on the 1st Wednesday of every month from 2-4pm
• Menzieshill Community Centre on the 1st Thursday of every month from 10-12pm
• Charleston Community Centre last Wednesday of the month from 11-1pm For more information please contact Alison on 01382 200422.
Walking Group
The Dundee Carers
Centre Walking Group
will be recommencing
in February 2014. The
group meets on the first
Wednesday of each
month (10am to 1.30pm) and is open to all
carers. The walks are usually less than 3 miles
and fairly flat, so are suitable for all ages and
abilities. We use 2 minibuses to access a variety
of walks around Dundee.
If you would like to take part in this group, please contact indigo on 200422 or
Information and Social Group
(formerly Wednesday Carers Group)
This group is open to all carers and those you
care for. It provides an opportunity to try a
variety of activities, a chance to chat and
enjoy a sandwich lunch.
Dates as are follows:-
30th October - Historical Dundee
27th November - Christmas Activities
(Please note the group will re-start again in
January 2014)
The above meetings will be held in Central
Baptist Church, 8 Ward Road, Dundee, 10.30am
until 12.30pm. If you require further information
please telephone Lisa on 01382 200422WINTER CARERS TRAINING
Managing Changing Relationships
Course Dates: Tue 5/11, 12/11, 19/11, 26/11,
3/12 and 17/12 from 1pm – 4pm
Are you having trouble adjusting to your caring role? Do you feel overwhelmed by feeling of loss?
Or do you just want more information about how to manage some of the changes that might
have happened in your relationship with the person that you look after?
This 6 week course will look at how to understand some of these changes in your relationship and
how these might develop over time.
If you are interested or would like more information please contact Shri on 01382 200422
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New s
11.07.13 Monifi eth and Carnous ti e trip
Today we walked from Barnhill rock garden along to the Monifi eth Park. Aft er spending ti me playing
there we jumped onto the mini buses and went to Carnousti e play park for a picnic lunch. We even
had ti me to go for a swim brrrr
1 25.07.13 Glasgow Science Cen tre
Two minibuses headed south-west to visit the Glasgow Science Centre. As well as three fl oors of att racti ons
at the Centre the Young Carers even held their own version of the 100 metres sprint to re-energise themselves at lunchti me. Most of the group hadn’t been to the Science Centre previously and thoroughly
enjoyed their fi rst visit.
8th August 2013 – E dinburgh Dungeons)
Young Carers Project took 19 young carers on a trip to visit the Edinburgh Dungeons. We ate our packed
lunches in Princes Street Gardens before heading over to the Dungeons. There were lots of screams and laughs in the Dungeons and everyone enjoyed themselves. Aft erwards we went up to Arthurs seat for a short walk and look around, and as a treat we stopped
for ice cream on the way home.
My name is Katy Devlin and I have recently joined the UPBEET team working with Sam and Vickie! I am now supporting some young adults on a one to one basis and also in group sessions. I recently graduated from Dundee University where I studied Community Learning and Development. I have experience in youth work and adult learning as well as previous volunteer work with Barnardos Family support team. I have really enjoyed meeting everyone and getting involved in all of our fun activities. On my very fi rst day at work I got involved in the Krav Maga session and even broke sweat learning self defence techniques…what a start to a new job!
As a group we have also had fun designing clothes with Showcase the Street and working with skill share!
We are now planning the next block of activities for everyone involved in UPBEET and we have an exciting new programme starting on 23rd October which includes a drumming workshop, Crime Scene Investigation night at Dundee Science Centre and fi rst aid training sessions delivered by the British Red Cross.
We also have Leslie Robertson joining our team to deliver cooking sessions for 12 weeks! This is very exciting and we are delighted to have Leslie on board! It is a great chance to put your cooking skills to the test and a brilliant opportunity to learn how to make healthy meals on a budget!
Through UPBEET you can also have the opportunity to complete online training modules for free! You can complete certifi ed online courses and have something to add to your C.V!
If you are interested in any of our activities please speak to your keyworker for more information!
Leslie and I can’t wait to meet all of the UPBEETERS and we look forward to working with all of you!
See you soon!
Our AGM in September was very well attended and featured
contributions from both carers and young carers who shared their
caring experiences and talked about how the support they had
received from the Centre had made a positive impact in their lives.
The event certainly moved and inspired the group of professionals, carers
and disabled people who attended. A lively panel discussion followed,
along with contributions from our keynote listeners, Laura Bannerman,
Social Work Department, Dundee City Council and Jim McCormick from
the Joseph Rowntree Foundation.
If you would like a copy of our Annual Report for 2012-13 can be
downloaded from www.dundeecarerscentre.org.uk or if you would a copy
sent out to you, please call the offi ce on 01382 200422.
Carers and Young Carers -
Statement of Intent
Commitment
Subject to the outcome of consultation,
the Scottish Government intends to bring
forward legislation to support carers and
young carers with a view to securing
parliamentary approval before the end of
the parliamentary session.
The Scottish Government will hold a
consultation later this year and provide an
opportunity for carers, young carers, the
wider public and professionals from the
statutory and voluntary sectors to comment
on and scrutinise the proposals.
Between now and the end of the year we
will ensure that we keep you up to date
with this consultation. WATCH THIS SPACE!
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