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Crossroads Carers Support Group (C.C.S.G.)
INSIDE THIS ISSUEForward Pg1Health Matters Pg2Money Matters Pg3Fundraising / Carers Rights Day Pg4Mental Health Care Pg 5Dementia Care Pg 6Just For Fun Pg 7Carers of Children Pg8Young Carers Pg9Xmas Recipe / Poetry Corner Pg10Carers Registration Form Pg11Contact Numbers Pg12
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On behalf of Crossroads Carers Support Group may I takethis opportunity to wish you all a Very Merry Christmas anda prosperous New Year
Why not join us at one of our coffee mornings in the New Year.What can you expect?• A friendly welcome on arrival.• Opportunity to get to know others and share experiences.• Free refreshments.• Time to socialise, make new friends.• Entertainment, quiz or an activity and a raffle.
KINGSLEIGH METHODIST CHURCH,KING STREET, LEIGHWE OPEN AT 11. A.M.WEDNESDAY JANUARY 11THWEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 8TH
WEDNESDAY MARCH 8TH
OVER TO YOU We would love to hear your suggestions on what you would liketo see in our future editions of our Newsletter. To share your ideas please contact us.
Free Home Fire Risk AssessmentsGreater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service offer freeHome checks, free fitted smoke alarms (where appropriate)and advice on fire safety to anyone who might be at risk.Freephone 0800 555 815 to request a visit or to find outmore visit www.manchesterfire.gov.uk
Health MattersPALS(Patient Advice & Liaison Service)PALS is one of the services Wigan NHS Trust offers. Itenables patients tell of their experiences so that servicescan be improved to best meet their needs.PALS (Primary Care e.g. GP, Dentists, Physiotherapy)Tel: 01942 482 956Email: [email protected] (Hospital)Tel: 01942 822 376 or 01942 822 323Email: [email protected]
10 ways of lookingafter your well-beingIt’s not always easy to take time forourselves, but we need to make sure thatwe are healthy, both physically andemotionally.Mentalhealth.org.uk have posted 10 waysof looking after your mental health:
1. Talk about your feelings2. Keep active3. Eat well4. Drink alcohol sensibly5. Keep in touch with friends6. Ask for help if you need it7. Take a break8. Do something you’re good at9. Accept who you are10. Care for others
Let your doctor know if you are a carerMake sure your details are added to the carers register atyour GP practice.In most cases the surgery will:• provide you with a free flu vaccination• offer you a Carers Health Check• be flexible with appointment times, for both ap-pointments for yourself and/or the personyou care for• share information about the condition of the care for(with their consent).
MONEY MATTERS
Winter Fuel PaymentThe Winter Fuel Payment is an annual one-off payment to help you pay for heating during the winter.
Anyone born on or before 5 January 1953 can get it,, if you live in the UK or another eligible country.
Find out more wwww.gov.uk Winter Fuel Helpline on 08459 15 15 15
Cold Weather PaymentsCold Weather Payments are one-off payments to help
you pay for extra heating costs when it’s very cold.
You’ll get a payment each time the temperature drops
Below a specific temperature for a set period of time.
You’ll only be eligible if you already get:
Pension Credit / Income Support
income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
income-related Employment and Support Allowance
Universal Credit
https://www.gov.uk/cold-weather-payment
Warm Home Discount SchemeYou might be able to get £140 off your electricity bill under the Warm Home Discount Scheme
if you’re either getting the guarantee credit part of Pension Credit or you are on a low income
Check with your supplier to see if they offer the Warm Home Discount - not all suppliers are
part of the scheme. Find out more about the Warm Home Discount Scheme on GOV.UK.
Ten top tips for saving energyDraw the curtains as soon as it starts to get dark to stop heat escaping through the windows.Fit draught excluders around doors and windows. Don’t cover radiators with curtains or washing.Don’t overheat your home. Turning your thermostat down by one degree could save you up to £65 a year.Only heat areas of the house you use, for example turn off the radiator in the spare bedroom if youhave individual radiator controls.Place an insulating jacket over your hot water tank. This can save up to £15 a year.Don’t leave your appliances on standby as they still use electricity. You can save up to £37 a year byTurning appliances off properly.Only boil the water you need rather than filling the kettle completely.Fit all the lights in your home with energy saving light bulbs and you could save up to £50 a year.Try to only use your washing machine or dishwasher when it has a full load.
Thank you to the following companies who donated prizes for ourChristmas Raffle.Look out for our New Years Newsletter to see how much we raised.
Cineworld LeighGreenhalghsLeigh CenturionsSainsburys LeighTesco LeighTrevor Sorbie Hairdressers ManchesterWaterfieldsWigan Warriors
FUNDRAISING
Well done to Mark Devereaux who won first prize in the raffle.The hamper was donated to the Carers Rights Day by C.C.S.G.
I hope everyone who attended the Carers Rights Daysevent on the 25th of November found it useful.In attendance and opening the event was the Mayor andMayoress of Wigan.
MENTAL HEALTH CARE
HELPLINES
Samaritans – 08457 90 90 90 (24-hours a day)
No Panic – Support for panic attacks, compulsive disorder, anxiety. Open Daily 10.00 am to 10.00 pm) – 0800 138 8889
Mind Legal Advice Line – Provides legal information and general advice on mentalHealth related law – 0300 466 6463 or [email protected]
CIMH — Carers in Mental Health.CIMH supports carers of people with severe mental health problems (bipolar, schizophrenia,schizo-affective disorder, clinical depression). Invited guests provide support and informationabout services.Membership is £1 per person when the group meets.Contact Wigan And Leigh Pensioners Link, Resource Centre, 27 Charles Street, Leigh,WN7 1DB.Telephone 01942 606086 (Carers Helpline).Meetings are every third Tuesday in the month.
Adults services in Wigan
Assessment TeamsWigan Assessment Team is based at:Claire House Health CentrePhoenix WayLower InceWigan WN3 4NWTelephone: 01942 482239
Home Treatment TeamsWigan Home Treatment Team is basedat: Charles Day Unit, Leigh Infirmary.Tel: Tel: 01942 264192
InpatientCavendish Unit (female acute)Leigh Infirmary, The Avenue, Leigh.Telephone: 01942 267562
Lakeside Unit (male acute)Leigh Infirmary, The Avenue, Leigh.Telephone: 01942 264569
Wigan Bipolar Support Group
Tel: 0333 323 3885
Christadelphian Church Hall66 Dicconsen StreetWiganWN1 2AT
Third Thursday of the month.7.00 pm to 9 .00 pm
Just Turn Up
Thank you to those people who attendedthe Mental Health event on the 13th ofOctober at Abram Community Centre. Ihope you felt the day was useful for youand the people you care for.Look at our Website for future events.
DEMENTIA CAREDementia Friendly SwimmingHowe Bridge Leisure Centre Phone 01942 870403
Website www.swimming.org/dementia friendlyPrice £2 per session, carers swim for free
Dementia Reading GroupDate : Every ThursdayEvent Name : Dementia Reading groupLocation: Golborne LibraryTime 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmReading Group for people living withDementia and their families and carers.Refreshments provided.Fortnightly on Thursday.Telephone 01942 777800
Welcome to Citizens Advice WiganTelephone Helpline Number 0300 330 1153Leigh: Drop in: Mon-Fri 9.30 am - 11.00 amWigan: Drop in: Mon - Fri 9.00 am - 12.30 pmAppointments as required following triage assessment
Dementia Buddy The Good Deeds Trust purchased GuardianAngel devices which are programmed to contain in case ofemergency details of a family member or carer (usually a nameand phone number). Placing a smart phone against the tag willreveal these details on the screen of the mobile from which thefamily member or carer can be contacted.For further information please contact Mark Aldred atGood Deeds on 01942 888990 or email dementiabuddy.co.uk.
What is a Priority Services Register?Many people don’t realise that their gas, electricity and water providershave a Priority Service Register. If you are a vulnerable person, perhapsdue to illness, disability or age, or if you care for a vulnerable person,you can sign up for free to the Priority Service Registers to ensure youget extra support when services fail you.The support available differs for each utility and each company soyou will need to contact each of your utility providers to ask themabout their Priority Service Register. There is no charge and you canregister for all, or some of the services.
Action on Elder AbuseHelpline: 0808 808 8141Tel: 0208 765 7000Registered charity providing a helplineoffering information, advice and supportfor those who suspect that an older personis being abused or for older people who arebeing bused. The helpline number will notappear on the phone bill.Helpline 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
Continence ServiceDescription of serviceProvision of a comprehensive continenceadvisory service across the Wigan Borough.The service provides specialist clinical advice,guidance and support to health and social careprofessionals, carers and clients with regard tocontinence care.Continence ServiceHindley Health CentreLiverpool RoadHindleyWN2 3HQTel: 01942 482497Fax: 01942 482527E-mail: continence [email protected]
XMAS JOKES
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Who delivers presents to baby sharks at Christmas?Santa JawsWhat says Oh Oh Oh?Santa walking backwards!What song do you sing at a snowman's birthday party?Freeze a jolly good fellow!How does Good King Wenceslas like his pizzas?One that's deep pan, crisp and even!
CARERS OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
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USEFUL CONTACTS
The National Autistic SocietyGreater ManchesterAutism ConsortiumTel: 0161 998 4667
NAS Autism HelplineTel: 0808 800 4104
NAS Parent2Parent ServiceTel: 0808 800 4106
WIGAN COUNCILChildren's Services - 01942 828300Direct Payments Team 01942 404507Complex Needs Team 01942 487278
Grants available for Individuals and Families with disabilitiesThe Florence Nightingale Aid in Sickness Trust - provides grants to helppeople in need who are ill, convalescent or disabled. These are used toprovide medical and household aids that make a huge difference topeople's ability to manage at home and live as independently as possible.Referrals to this grant can only be made via a professional such as:Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Doctors, Health Centre Staff,other Charities and Citizens Advice Bureau. Telephone: 020 7605 4244
Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity - raise money to help supportchildren in the UK living with conditions like acquired brain injury,neuro-degenerative conditions, rare forms of epilepsy and long-term blooddiseases (excluding cancer).They help these children by supporting parent groups and charities that helpfamilies with information, activities and all-important fun. Making grants tohospitals to help improve children's facilities. Giving direct assistance tofamilies with grants to help pay for things like expensive equipment –wheelchairs for example – or activities such as weekends away with otherchildren and families experiencing the same illnesses.Telephone: 01494 890465 .
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) - Disability benefits helplineemail: [email protected] (if you're 16 or over)email: [email protected] (if you're under 16)Telephone: 08457 123 456Textphone: 08457 224 433Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pmAttendance Allowance (AA) - Disability benefits helplineemail: [email protected]: 08457 123 456Textphone: 08457 224 433Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pmPersonal Independence Payment (PIP) - PIP helplineTelephone: 0845 850 3322Textphone: 0845 601 6677Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm
Skills Solutions is a work-based learningprovider in Greater Manchester, and is one of the largest providers of apprenticeshipsin the North West. Call them on 0161 233 2656
National Careers Service0800 100 900.www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk
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Looking For WORK
NationalApprenticeshipScheme0800 0150 600.www.apprenticeships.org.uk
Wigan Youth Zone 01942 612061They runs a job clubs, CV workshops, application andinterview training and apprentice opportunities.Wednesday Drop In 4-8 pm. Cost 50p
HELPLINESChildline 0800 111 For Anyone aged 18 or under who wants to talk day or night talkabout any problem. You can make up a name, they keep everything private and itdoesn’t show up on BT ‘telephone bills’.
Feeling StressedYoung Minds : www.youngminds.org.ukGet Connected : 0808 808 4994 : www.getconnected.org.ukwww.nhs.uk/Livewell/youth-mental-health
10 tips to reduce stress…..1. Try some light yoga.The combination of deep breathing techniques and poses makes this activitywork to reduce stress, too .2. Breathe deep.Taking a deep breath has been shown to lower cortisol levels, which can helpReduce stress and anxiety3. Listen to music.Music can help relieve stress and can have a tremendously relaxing effect onour minds and bodies, especially slow, quiet classical music4. Laugh it off.Laughter can reduce the physical effects of stress (like fatigue) on the body5. Exercise.That post-exercise endorphin rush is one way to sharply cut stress6. Take a nap.Napping has been shown to reduce cortisol levels, which aids in stress relief7. Hug it out.Hugging may actually reduce blood pressure and stress levels in adults8. Do an art project.Art therapy can potentially reduce stress-related behaviour and symptoms9. Write it out.Keeping a journal can relieve stress-related symptoms due to its reflectiveeffects, pick a time every day to write down a few things that make you happy10. Take a walk.A quiet, meditative stroll can do wonders for stress relief, especially when westep outdoors. Try not to rush, and take whatever pace feels most natural
Young Carers
HEARTY VEGETABLE SOUPServes: 4 adults Preparation time:20 mins Cooking time:25 minsIngredients:1 tsp vegetable oil1 medium onion chopped2 carrots chopped1 leek sliced2 celery sticks sliced400g chopped tomatoes1litre reduced salt vegetable or chicken stock1 tsp tomato puree50g sugar snap peas or green beans sliced50g frozen peas40g dried pasta shapes1½ tsp dried mixed herbs1 pinch ground black pepper
What to do:1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion, carrots, leekand celery and fry gently for 3-4 minutes.2. Add the tomatoes, stock, tomato puree, beans and frozenpeas. Bring to the boil and add the pasta, herbs and pepper.3. Lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until the pastais cooked, stirring frequently to make sure the pasta doesn't stick.Serve with a slice of wholemeal bread.Tip 1: Chill any soup that you don't need and keep in the fridgefor up to 3 days.Tip 2: Use 400g passata (sieved tomatoes) instead of tinnedchopped tomatoes.
Christmas Woe
Soon it will be that special timeWith mistletoe, holly and sweet mulled wineBut festivities again, I’ll have to leaveTill all is finished on Christmas Eve
Some people are smug and make it clearThey organised it all earlier in the yearBy June all presents prepared and doneNo last minute shopping on the run
So at last finally I am completeMy legs and heart aches, I am dead beat‘Lets dance’ he says ‘come on don’t be boring’I don’t hear him I’m already snoring.
Time after time, it’s always the sameI end up playing the catch up gameNext year it will be different I will not failI’ll buy it all I the January sale. ©
PoetryCorner
Pauline McCormack
CROSSROADS CARERS SUPPORT GROUPREGISTRATION FORM
CARERS DETAILS
Name:
Date of birth:
Current address:
Postcode
Email: Phone: Mobile:
CARED FOR DETAILS
Name
Address: Date of birth:
What kind of care is provided and how often:
Who do you care for? What is your relationship to them?
GP NAME AND ADDRESS
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BECONTACTED
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All the views expressed in the publication are individualand not necessarily the view or policy of the support group
or its supporters. Editor. Andrew Shacklady
UTILITIESGas Escapes - 0800 111 999 Electricity Supply 0800 195 4141Water Supply - Leaks 0800 330 033
HEALTHDental Emergency 01942 614390 Out of Hours 0845 603 8504Wigan Accident and Emerg 01942 822 440 NHS Direct 111Continence Service 01942 482497 Drinkline 0800 917 8282
WIGAN COUNCILPhone:01942 244991 Minicom: 01942 404141 Out Of Hours 0161-834-2436
Council out of hours emergencies 01942 404040Emergency repairs to council houses 01942 489005
You can accessthe Website byscanning theQR CODE
Greater Manchester Police Non Emergency Ring 0161 873 5050 For fire, police, ambulance Emergency Ring 999
Useful Contacts For Carers
Local OrganisationsCitizens Advice Bureau -Lowton, Golborne & Ashton Mencap - 01942 608942Dementia Buddy - 01942 888990Wigan and Leigh Young Carers -Home Delivery Library Service - 01942 486985Sesoriel 0789992469Wigan Carers Centre - 01942 705959
NATIONAL ORGANISATIONSCarers UK - Advice line - 0808 808 7777Lone Parent Helpline - 0800 018 502Diabetes UK Careline - 0845 120 2960Parkinson’s National helpline - 0808 800 0303Mencap - National helpline - 0808 808 1111.
Money advice service 0300 500 5000
Samaritans 0345 909090 For anyone suicidal.
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