Cares Sandwell

We are delighted that the @PoetrySociety is supporting @CarersUK's fifth creative writing competition which is once again being judged by @cherylmoskowitz. Send two poems or one short story by 31 July. Free to enter. 1st prize £100 in high street vouchers http://www.carersuk.org/creative

The Carers UK photography competition is running again this year and is now open to entries!
The two categories (open to your interpretation) are 'this is caring' and 'life outside of caring'
Deadline to enter is 17th August
... http://www.carersuk.org/…/CaresS…/sta tus/1011885700717916160
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Very useful factsheet on Carers and Nutricion. Download to read and share

A useful factsheet for older carers

In Sandwell that is £120million EVERY WEEK!!!!

A carer's health can have a significant impact upon their ability to provide care in the future. Older people were more likely to say they expected to be able to provide no or less care in the future because of poor physical health (54% of over 65s) in our #CarersWeek research.

More than 3 million people are combining caring for someone with paid work - trying to juggle both can be hugely stressful. Sandwell carers can find out your rights at work and how to get support at cares.sandwell@btinternet.com or 01215587003.

GPs and other health and care professionals have a vital role in identifying #carers & signposting to support. New research for #CarersWeek found that among #carers whose GP knows they are a carer, only 1 in 10 gave them general information about support with caring.

There are currently over 2 million older people in the UK today providing unpaid care. Carers Week is about supporting carers to be healthy and connected. If you're a carer in Sandwell and need any support or advice, CARES can help - 0121 558 7003 or cares.sandwell@btinternet.com

Help carers stay healthy and connected

https://twitter.com/theipaper/status/1006 084288310280192

Please share - very powerful reading

Your chance to quiz the Care Minister about carers issues

Carers Week - recognising and supporting carers - please share

Carer poverty is an issue the government must address - Sandwell carers can contact CARES for help and assistance - 0121 558 7003