Census 2021: #CountCarersIn on 21 March 2021
Last changed: Thursday 18 March, 2021
The census is taking place on Sunday 21 March 2021 and we want to ensure that everyone looking after someone else identifies as an unpaid carer when completing their form. This is hugely important because the census provides a vital opportunity for the number of carers, and their caring situations, to be…
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North Yorkshire carers survey
Last changed: Wednesday 10 March, 2021
Carers living in North Yorkshire are being asked to complete a survey by North Yorkshire County Council. Unpaid carers play a vital role supporting loved ones in North Yorkshire and the council would like to support you to keep well and connected. North Yorkshire Council Council…
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Vaccine information for carers
Last changed: Thursday 4 March, 2021
As we reported, unpaid carers are among the groups that should be being prioritised for receipt of the Covid-19 vaccine. Here we give extra detail on this, answer some questions and explain how to get your name put on the list of those who will receive a vaccination.
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Choices Issue 114 – March 2021 out now!
Last changed: Thursday 4 March, 2021In this issue: Carers’ Resource allotmentMental health supportVolunteersDebt, bills and grants …and much more! Please let us know what you think and suggest content you would like to see in future issues. Choices 114 March 2021Download Visit the archive of recent Choices issues.
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Fairer For Carers!
Last changed: Thursday 11 February, 2021
Carer’s Allowance, the main benefit for people caring unpaid for family or friends, remains the lowest benefit of its kind at £67.25 per week (2020/21 rates). The low level of the payment and other entitlement conditions, including an earnings limit, means it continues to be ineffective in stopping financial…
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Let your GP know that you are a carer
Last changed: Monday 15 February, 2021
According to a recent Carers UK study, 4.5 million people have taken on a caring responsibility as a result of Covid-19. The government’s expert committee – the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JVCI) – revised its recommendations on 30 December to include unpaid carers. It recommends unpaid carers who are…
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Covid-19 advice and information in Bradford District
Last changed: Tuesday 2 February, 2021
Covid-19 infection rates in Bradford District are still very high, despite the current restrictions. To see the current level of Covid-19 infection in your postcode area you can use this Government website. CABAD (Community Action Bradford and District) in conjunction with Bradford Council have produced a booklet of…
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LGBTQ+ History Month
Last changed: Tuesday 2 February, 2021
February is LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) History Month and we are launching our new online group for LGBTQ+ carers with a “meet and greet” session 6pm-7pm on Thursday 5 February. Contact Gavin Williams gwilliams@carersresource.org for more details and to receive a meeting link. The pandemic…
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Carers Progress: free 6-week online course
Last changed: Thursday 14 January, 2021Our employment team, who are carrying on where our CReate project left off, are running a 6-week online course around wellbeing and work. The course focusses on building confidence, planning goals, job search and handling caring and working at the same time. The course runs weekly from Wednesday 24…
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Message for carers and other people we support – January 2021
Last changed: Monday 11 January, 2021
Carers’ Resource recognises that many of you will be feeling concerned and anxious after the announcement on 4 January that we are now in another lockdown. Carers’ Resource will continue to deliver services and offer support in any way we can. The telephone lines remain open between 08:30 and 17:00…
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