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IT Training
Do
you need a little help getting started with computers and the
internet?
Carers'
Support have become a UK On-line Centre and are working with S & G
Training to provide courses to help you find your way around a computer
and discover what they can do. For more information and to book a
place call Sara on 01233 664393 or
admin@carers-ashford.org.uk
Carers Information event – Friday 18th June
On
Friday 18th June we held a Carers Information event here at
Norman House. The event was
officially opened by the Mayor, Allen Wells and was well attended by
local organisations and statutory services such as KCC, Job Centre,
S&G Training and a firm of local solicitors. Our patron, Damian Green MP, also
visited and met with the many carers that came along to find out what
information is available for them.
The Official Opening of the Carers Centre
We are pleased to
announce the Carers Centre was officially opened by Jane Loudon DL,
representing the Lord Lieutenancy of Kent and Pam Ferris, actress, was in
attendance to talk with carers and visitors to the event. It was a
wonderful opportunity to view the facilities and identify how the centre
can assist carers in the future.
Patron,
Damian Green MP, Jane Loudon DL,
Pam
Ferris, Derek Wells, Chairman
(left
to right)
Kent TV were present
at the event, interviewing a number of carers, Jane Loudon and Pam Ferris
and staff. As well as a wonderful write up in the Kentish Express
you can view the footage
click here.
What is Carers' Support?
Carers’ Support is a
voluntary organisation and an independent charity with a Board of
Trustees, partially funded by social services and other bodies.
The primary aims are
to support and promote, by any means available, the needs of carers of
any age, whether that person cares for their partner, child, parent or
sibling.
Who is a carer? Do you know? Are you?
A Carer is someone who
has caring responsibilities for a spouse or parent, sibling, relative,
friend, or neighbour who, due to disability, frailty, illness and/or
vulnerability, cannot manage alone in the community. Carers care without
pay and can be of any age.
The Charity offers
encouragement, information and the emotional support that carers need to
make life easier for both the carers and the person being cared for.
Carers’ Support also
gives the carer the opportunity to meet with other carers, get their
voices heard and influence change.
Practical
Quality Assurance System for Small Organisations
We
are working towards level 3
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