Carers Forums

The quarterly Carers Forum provides an informal opportunity for carers to gain new information and to raise issues with professionals who can make a difference. There is also the opportunity to share their experiences with other carers. The Forum normally has one or two short talks on specific subjects together with a number of stands from relevant organisations. Light refreshments are provided.

For further details please contact the Carers Development Worker on 01455 231998

The Spring Carers' Forum will be held at

St Francis Community Centre, Tudor Road, Hinckley, LE10 0QJ
Tuesday 16th March 2010
Theme – Safety
Speaker – Ron Grantham – Community Safety Unit, commencing 1.15pm

The doors will open at 1.00 p.m. (please do not arrive before then)
The forum will close at 3.00 pm. Light refreshments will be provided.
The stands will concentrate on organisations that support both carers and the cared for. More details are on the reverse of this page.

SPEAKER:
• COMMUNITY SAFETY UNIT – Contact Ron Grantham on 01455 255 832. The Community Safety Unit has been established since January 2002 to help with the fight against crime and disorder in the borough. Working with the Hinckley and Bosworth Community Safety Partnership the unit is tackling a number of issues that are of concern to the public, including:
• Anti-social behaviour
• High volume crimes (burglaries / vehicle and violent crimes)
• Domestic violence and racially motivated incidents
• Town Centre Crime
• Youth issues
• Specific geographical priorities (as and when the need dictates)

STANDS:
• TRADING STANDARDS - Contact Helen Donegan on 0116 305 6168
Trading Standards will be on hand at the Carers Forum to give information and advice about ‘Scams’ and being ‘Safe in your Home’, Helen will be available to answer your questions.

• AGE CONCERN HEALTHY LIVING PROJECT – FALLS AWARENESS
- Contact Sandra Baxter 01530 833 000
Sandra will be there to talk about falls awareness, answer your questions and provide relevant information.

• HOUSING BENEFITS –– Scott Pinnell 01455 238 141
Want to know if you are entitled to help with your housing benefits? Then come and chat toScott.

• DEPARTMENT OF WORK AND PENSIONS – Sam Haynes Pritchard
0116 252 4215 Want to know what benefits you entitled to or what your pension prediction is for when you retire then come along and have a chat with Sam.

• SEVERN TRENT – Leanne Town - 01332 686 196 / 686 043
Bogus callers ‘Don’t let them in’
Bogus callers are people who trick their way into people’s homes looking to steal valuables and cash. They are normally well organised and work in teams and are very convincing, often using excuses based on panic to gain entry to your home. Want to know how to prevent this? Then come and ask Leanne.

• LOCAL POLICE – 0116 222 2222
If you would like to know more about what is happening in this area. Then please come along and ask questions.

• FIRST CONTACT – Debbie Preston – 0116 305 8340
The ‘First Contact - Leicestershire ‘ Scheme aims to provide this single point of access to a wide range of low level, preventative services provided by statutory and voluntary sector agencies, this is aimed at vulnerable residents of Leicestershire aged 60 and over.

So that we know how many to cater for please let us know if you will be attending.
We look forward to seeing you on the 16th March 2010

Evaluation Update

PLEASE HELP! To ensure that the details we hold for you are accurate and up to date, we would be grateful if you could spend a few minutes completing the form we have sent to registered carers. This will enable us to send you relevant information and help us to develop our services. A copy of the form is available by clicking here.


Home About Us News/Events Community Development Here to Help Carers Events Contact Groups Grants Carers Newsletter Benefits Information Registration Useful Websites Volunteering Christmas Appeal Meeting Room Facilities Contact Us Useful Links Community Search Search Search For:	» Home Page» Carers» Events Carers Forums The quarterly Carers Forum provides an informal opportunity for carers to gain new information and to raise issues with professionals who can make a difference. There is also the opportunity to share their experiences with other carers. The Forum normally has one or two short talks on specific subjects together with a number of stands from relevant organisations. Light refreshments are provided. For further details please contact the Carers Development Worker on 01455 231998 The Spring Carers' Forum will be held at St Francis Community Centre, Tudor Road, Hinckley, LE10 0QJ Tuesday 16th March 2010 Theme – Safety Speaker – Ron Grantham – Community Safety Unit, commencing 1.15pm The doors will open at 1.00 p.m. (please do not arrive before then) The forum will close at 3.00 pm. Light refreshments will be provided. The stands will concentrate on organisations that support both carers and the cared for. More details are on the reverse of this page. SPEAKER: • COMMUNITY SAFETY UNIT – Contact Ron Grantham on 01455 255 832. The Community Safety Unit has been established since January 2002 to help with the fight against crime and disorder in the borough. Working with the Hinckley and Bosworth Community Safety Partnership the unit is tackling a number of issues that are of concern to the public, including: • Anti-social behaviour • High volume crimes (burglaries / vehicle and violent crimes) • Domestic violence and racially motivated incidents • Town Centre Crime • Youth issues • Specific geographical priorities (as and when the need dictates) STANDS: • TRADING STANDARDS - Contact Helen Donegan on 0116 305 6168 Trading Standards will be on hand at the Carers Forum to give information and advice about ‘Scams’ and being ‘Safe in your Home’, Helen will be available to answer your questions. • AGE CONCERN HEALTHY LIVING PROJECT – FALLS AWARENESS - Contact Sandra Baxter 01530 833 000 Sandra will be there to talk about falls awareness, answer your questions and provide relevant information. • HOUSING BENEFITS –– Scott Pinnell 01455 238 141 Want to know if you are entitled to help with your housing benefits? Then come and chat toScott. • DEPARTMENT OF WORK AND PENSIONS – Sam Haynes Pritchard 0116 252 4215 Want to know what benefits you entitled to or what your pension prediction is for when you retire then come along and have a chat with Sam. • SEVERN TRENT – Leanne Town - 01332 686 196 / 686 043 Bogus callers ‘Don’t let them in’ Bogus callers are people who trick their way into people’s homes looking to steal valuables and cash. They are normally well organised and work in teams and are very convincing, often using excuses based on panic to gain entry to your home. Want to know how to prevent this? Then come and ask Leanne. • LOCAL POLICE – 0116 222 2222 If you would like to know more about what is happening in this area. Then please come along and ask questions. • FIRST CONTACT – Debbie Preston – 0116 305 8340 The ‘First Contact - Leicestershire ‘ Scheme aims to provide this single point of access to a wide range of low level, preventative services provided by statutory and voluntary sector agencies, this is aimed at vulnerable residents of Leicestershire aged 60 and over. So that we know how many to cater for please let us know if you will be attending. We look forward to seeing you on the 16th March 2010 Evaluation Update PLEASE HELP! To ensure that the details we hold for you are accurate and up to date, we would be grateful if you could spend a few minutes completing the form we have sent to registered carers. This will enable us to send you relevant information and help us to develop our services. A copy of the form is available by clicking here.
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