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FEB 2009 HARROW CARERS NEWSLETTER Volume 6 Issue 14
t. 020 8868 5224 e. [email protected] www.carers.org/harrow
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Carers Action Group
Tuesday 3rd MarchHarrow Baptist Church
College RoadHarrow HA1 1BA
9.30am registration for 10am startFinish time and light lunch 12.30 pm
At the Carers Action Group we will be covering:
Launch of Carers Strategy for HarrowHarrow Council will be launching the Carers
Strategy which sets out the plans for carers servicesfor the next 5 years.
Jan Sherlock“Aiming High for Disabled Children in Harrow”Jan will be presenting this government initiative
for improved services for children and theirfamilies in Harrow
Enduring Power of AttorneyAnthony Weber
Harold Benjamin Solicitors
Pensions for CarersPaul Greek
ACE Insurance
Please attend if you can as this is a chance for yourvoice to be heard. Issues raised by carers at
previous Cares Action Groups have been veryinfluential in changing services and helping to
gain more support for carers.
Buses: Most buses go to Harrow Bus StationTrains: Harrow-on-the-Hill.
Please let us know if you will be coming to themeeting so we can cater accordingly
020 8868 5224
COMPLEMENTARYTHERAPIESfor carers
worth £60 each yearHarrow Carers are continuing to run theirComplementary Therapy Scheme which allowsregistered carers to claim back money, up to £60 peryear, when they have certain therapies. (the moneywill be for the therapist’s costs, not the purchase ofrelated products)
All claims must be in writing, accompanied by theoriginal receipts and must be received by 31st March2009. Send to Harrow Carers, 25-27 Pinner Green,Pinner, HA5 2AF.
The therapies that are allowed under this schemeinclude Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Herbal MedicineHomeopathy, Osteopathy, Alexander Technique,Aromatherapy, Bach and other flower remedies,Body work therapies including massage and facialmassage, Counselling stress therapy, Hypnotherapy,Meditation, Reflexology, Shiatsu, Spiritual Healing,Maharishi Ayurvedic Medicine and Nutritionalmedicine.
*This only applies to carers who have not alreadyclaimed £60 for complementary therapies for the year2008/9
Carers can choose their own practitioner or therapistbut they must satisfy themselves as to theprofessionalism and competence of the serviceoffered. They should always check that the therapisthas a relevant qualification and that they havecurrent insurance by asking for their certificates.Therapists should be happy to show these andshould do so without being asked if you are a newcustomer. Harrow Carers does not accept anyresponsibility for any negative consequences in theuse of therapists or their therapies and or of thetherapies in terms of effectiveness or safety.
We are a small group of Carers
Who like doing art
To de-stress and progress
With friendly support...
from fellow Carers.
We meet on
Friday morningsat
The Harrow Arts Centre.
if you are a Carer
who likes drawing and painting
Come and join usTelephone 0208 864 8263
or 0208 861 0945
A NEW BOOK THAT OFFERSHOPE TO PEOPLE WITHASPERGER’S SYNDROME
byBILL GOODYEAR
Coaching People with Asperser’s Syndrome byBill Goodyear, published by Karnac and avail-able from Amazon at £20.99, but it is also onBill Goodyear’s website,www.billgoodyear.org
This is the first book to bring a coaching approachto people with Asperger’s Syndrome. Aspergaer’sis a socially isolating neurological condition whichinterferes with social functioning, leaving peopleanxious, depressed and marginalised. BillGoodyear is the only coach working withAsperger’s in the UK. His passionate manifestogrew from his frustration with the lack of any effec-tive solution. He strongly believes that an individu-alised coaching-based approach is the answerbecause it works.
Bill Goodyear says that there has been a 200%increase in numbers of people diagnosed withAsperger’s in the UK in recent years. Currentapproaches to Asperger’s don’t go far enough.Diagnosis has not led to the right kind of help -and that’s a scandal! There are virtually no servic-es designed for people with Asperger’s, and afterdiagnosis they generally get no further help. Alltoo often they fall through the net because theservices that do exist are designed for people withlearning difficulties or mental ill-health. The intro-duction of a specialised coaching programme fol-lowing diagnosis, which is what he’s calling for,can make a positive change right now. He wantspeople to live happy productive lives, and coach-ing can help them to find out how to do this - itworks because it’s tailored to individual needs.
This book gives practical guidance and inspirationto workers in the field so they can effect positivechange so that people with Asperger’s can get thehelp and guidance they need.
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Benefit Enquiry Line
If you think you may be entitled to any benefitsfor you or your cared for, give the Benefit
Enquiry Line a call on 0800 88 22 00.If they send you an application form forbenefits, and you have difficulties filling in theform, please give us a ring and we will helpyou to fill it in - 020 8868 5224.
Hearing your viewsA new consultation document from Harrow Council andHarrow PCT entitled “Future Partnership GovernanceArrangements for Adult Health and Social Care inHarrow” has been produced. As carers your views arevery important.
If you would like a copy of the consultation documentplease contact Margaret Buckley at the CivicCentre on 020 8420 9642 oremail: [email protected]
Older Carers Coffee Morning
We have now got a permanent venue for our monthly coffeemornings. It will be in The Haven, still on Pinner Green, just
a few doors down from Harrow Carers.
Our next meeting will be on
Tuesday 17th March11.00am to 12.30pm
If you wish to attend please let us know by phoning 0208868 5224 or email [email protected]
Dementia!Are you supportingsomeone with dementia? Would you be interestedin getting involved inresearch?
Evidence basedInterventions in Dementia(EVIDEM) is an excitingresearch programmeaddressing some of themajor challenges facedby people with dementiaand their carers.
This research is aimed atdeveloping and testinginterventions whichimprove patient, carerand service outcomesthroughout the dementiajourney.
If you are caring forsomeone with dementia,or you are currentlyexperiencing memoryproblems or beendiagnosed with dementia,you can be involved bytalking to theresearchers.
To find out moreinformation about theresearch or how youmight like to be involved,please contact DavidLowery on020 3214 5889 [email protected]
More information is available on the EVIDEMwebsite at www.evidem.org.uk
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Household insuranceSupport Harrow Carers and get a great deal
on your household insurance.Harrow Carers provides support and opportunities for carers in
Harrow. We rely on funding from grants and donations to provideour much needed services. This is a chance to support Harrow
Carers to provide services for the future and potentially get a gooddeal for yourself on household insurance.
“In addition to potentially saving you money, Stackhouse Poland will makea contribution to Harrow Carers and to Attend when you or your friendsbecome clients - and again every time you renew your insurance, whichbenefits everybody.” David Wood, Chief Executive of Attend
First class, fully comprehensivebuilding and contents insurance.
Benefits you will receive:• Save the time and effort involved in obtaining quotes and cover annually. Your dedicatedClient Manger will deal with everything for you and provide efficient administration as well assaving you money..• Heavily discounted premium rates for first class, fully comprehensive, buildings and contentsinsurance.• Cover for holiday homes in the UK and abroad as well as rented out property can be
arrangedApply nowTo apply now, or to find out more information, contact Lynn Toynton: Tel: 01483 407450Email: [email protected] Poland, New House, Bedford Road, Guildford, GU1 4SJ.
For more information about Attend and its members contactNichole Wheaton: Tel: 0207 307 2575 orEmail: nichole.wheaton@ attend.org.ukAttend 11-13 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0AN.
Harrow Carers has teamed upwith national charity Attendto offer a special insurance
policy for our carers.
HARROW CROSSROADS WITH OUTREACH
Milmans Resource Centre
Grove Avenue,
Pinner Middlesex, HA5 5PF
Tel: 020 8868 0903 Fax: 020 8868 1766
www.harrowcrossroads.co.uk
ARE YOU A CAREROR DO YOU KNOW ACARER LIVING INHARROW?
We help Carers living in the London Boroughof Harrow who are looking after someone athome with a chronic sickness or disability.Our carefully selected and well-trained CareSupport Workers visit the Carer’s home eachweek at an agreed time, taking over the caringrole to enable the Carer to take a break.
Our service is reliable and flexible
If you think we can be of help, please contactus on the above telephone number.
Hourly daytime rate = £14.00
Weekend/evening rate = £15.50
Company Limited by Guarantee No. 4736373
Affiliated to the Association of Crossroads Care Attendant Schemes
Registered Charity Number 1100696
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Information Event for Carers ofpeople with Parkinson’s Disease
Thursday 26th February 2009.10.30a.m. - 3.30p.m.
Ruislip Rugby Club,West End Road,Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 6DR.
10.30am Arrival & registration - Tea & Coffee provided10.45am Workshop for Carers.10.45am Exercise class for people with Parkinson’s Disease.12.45pm Lunch will be provided1.30pm Alternative Therapy Taster sessions.3.30pm Close
The event is open to all carers and people with Parkinson’s Disease.For more information or to book places, please contact
Julia Keogh, Information & Support Manager.Telephone: 0844 225 3703 or e-mail: [email protected]
Charity registered in England & Wales No. 258197 and in Scotland No SCO37554.The Parkinson’s Disease Society’s mission is the conquest of Parkinson’s Disease and the alleviation of the suffering and distress it causes,
through effective research, education, welfare and communication.
Exercise on Referral
Exercise sessions with programmestailored to your needs - both gym andclass based sessions available£20 for a 10 week programme
Patients that are specificallytargeted include:
• Weight control (obese BMI > 25or 30) • People with disabilities •Mild Depression • Anxiety andstress • Stroke and moderateParkinson’s • Mild skeletal andmuscular injuries • Osteoporosis• Joint problems including arthritisand back care • Diabetes •Controlled hypertension • Mildrespiratory problems • Asthma •Prenatal (up to 28 weeks)
Venues currently available:• Aspire• Whitmore High School• Westminster University Harrow campus
Patients must be referred bytheir GP or call Sally Honefor more information
020 8966 1120
HHaarrrrooww LLaauugghhtteerr CClluubb
Laughter is the best medicineCome and join us for laughter and fun
Date: We meet on the first Saturday of every monthTime: 2.00pm sharp (please arrive on time)Venue: Harrow Quakers Meeting Hall,
456 Rayners Lane, Pinner, HA5 5DTProgramme: 2.00 - 2.15pm Introduction to Laughter Yoga
2.15 - 3.00pm Laughter Session/exercises3.00 - 3.30pm Q&A /Feedback / Social networking
What to expect when you join?Harrow Laughter Club is one of 6,000 laughter clubs worldwide, all withthe mission to bring good health, happiness and world peace throughlaughter. We are an informal group of people who meet every monthto laugh for no reason and don’t rely on jokes to get us going. Ourlaughter sessions are based on a series of laughter exercises devisedby Dr Madan Kataria, the founder of Laughter Yoga.
Everyone is welcome to join.Laughter is universal, irrespective of age. The membership to theLaughter Club is open to all and £2 will be charged for running costs.
For further details contact:Harish 07812 690 810 or Raj 07941 346 930Email: [email protected] Internet: www.artofeating.co.uk
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Carers Week 8th - 14th June 2009
We are putting together a diary of events forCarers Week that we hope will interest you.In the next newsletter we will announce theevents and hope that you will support them.
We will be returning to the Niland centreagain for a” carer’s country retreat” as itproved so successful last year. At the Nilandcentre we ran some complementary therapytreatments which proved very popular. Thisyear we would like to do this again so if youare, or know of any therapists who would beinterested in giving their treatments voluntarily to carersplease contact Bunny on
020 8868 5224 or email
Harrow College are running one daycourses on Creative Handmade Cards
If you fancy designing and making your own greetings cards
Contact the Lifelong Learning Centre on 020 8909 6400The next two courses will both be held on Saturdays,
4th April and 4th JulyAt the Harrow Weald campus
fees £26 & £16 for concessions per day.
Disability friendly Will-Planning.
Relatives and other carers of vulnerable people of all ages often worry about how that person will be lookedafter once they are gone. If you want to benefit a vulnerable person then making sure you have a genuinely‘disability friendly’ Will is crucial.
First, it enables you to choose who will look after the value of your estate when you are gone. That is bymaking a careful choice of ‘executors’ and also ‘trustees’. Specialist professional trustees, with experience ofcreating and administering care packages, may for example be required to work with appropriate relatives.
Second, it enables ‘money matters’ to be handled properly and in such a way as to preserve the vulnerableperson’s existing means-tested income related and care related benefits in accordance with the law. Specialtrust arrangements are possible. In that way your Will can make a real difference by topping up what isavailable without causing entitlements to be lost.
Third, a real disability friendly Will:
• Reduces the risk of challenges to your wishes. This can be a big concern.• Secures the interests of any people you want to benefit exactly as intended. This includes:
- Avoidance of disputes.- Reduction of unnecessary costs.
• Can provide extra valuable Asset Protection for those you want to benefit:- Protection of your money and property from ‘others’.- Protection from the high cost of any sort of long-term care.
• Can secure inheritance tax savings up to £124,800 and other ongoing tax benefits.
Contact the Disability Wills Service of Wrigleys Solicitors LLP 0114 2675588 or [email protected] and ask for our no obligation specialist disability Wills pack.
The Young Carers have had exciting trips in 2008 including ‘Go-Ape’,PGL trip to Osmington Bay, Ice-skating, Movies, Canoeing andThe Young Carers Festival! If you think you may be a Young Carer orknow of someone who may be, please contact us.
Young carers are young people, under the age of 18, who help care for someone at home with aphysical disability, a mental health problem, dependency on alcohol or drugs or HIV.
BBeeiinngg aa YYoouunngg CCaarreerr iiss ssoommeetthhiinngg iimmppoorrttaanntt!!!!“We would like to thank Sainsbury’s in Pinner for the support they have given us for the Brain
Teenz event held in February 2008, the Christmas party 2008 and the Sainsbury’s gift vouchers! We are very grateful and thankful for their support; it means a lot to us.”
Jade Chauhan and other Young Carers
Young Carers Club
Young Carers ClubT 020 8868 5224E [email protected]
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Harrow Mencap Carer’s Project.Our names are Hansa and Lisa. We run the carers project at Harrow Mencap.
We support carers and family carers of people with learning disabilities.
Our support ranges from advocacy, benefit advice, attending carer’s assessments,educational reviews, appeals, making complaints and outreach services.
We also support carers in a group format with informative speeches, coffee mornings, lunch outings, day trips etc.Our next coffee meeting will be 4th March 2009 at Northwick Park Golf Range.
Meet at 11am for coffee and chat and perhaps have a go at the driving range.
Contact telephone number is 020 8423 7382
