Guest article: NEWCIS
Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges that unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. It also helps people who don’t think of themselves as having caring responsibilities to identify as carers and access much-needed support.
This year the theme is ‘Putting Carers on the Map’ highlighting the invaluable contributions of carers across the UK and ensuring their voices are heard loud and clear.
Whether you are already registered with us or are new to being an unpaid carer, come and speak to us about our tailored support services.
A carer is someone who provides unpaid care and support to a family member or friend who has a disability, illness, mental health condition, addiction, or who needs extra help as they grow older. It isn’t someone who volunteers or is employed to provide support.
During the week, we will be out and about in the community raising awareness and sharing information about support for unpaid carers.
What’s on?
Care Fee Planning Clinic with Celtic Financial Planning Ltd.
Friday 14th June, 9am – 12pm at NEWCIS, Mold
This clinic is designed exclusively for carers like you, offering bespoke guidance on strategies to mitigate care costs, insightful guidance on meeting care expenses and comprehensive planning around care fee management. Contact NEWCIS to book.
Online Drop-in & Q&A Session
Thursday 13th June 1pm – 3pm
Email enquiries@newcis.org.uk for the link to join.
Information Stands
We will be out and about in the community raising awareness of unpaid carers. Look out for us at Mold Market, local supermarkets, and local community hospitals.
Wednesday 12th June @ Holywell Hospital
Thursday 13th June @ Mold Hospital
Thursday 13th June 10am – 2pm @ The central foyer at Ysbyty
Glan Clwyd, joined by Carers Outreach Service
Afternoon Tea Drop-ins
Tuesday 11th June 10am – 2pm @ NEWCIS, Wrexham
Wednesday 12th June 10am – 2pm @ NEWCIS, Mold
Claire Sullivan, NEWCIS CEO, said “Here at NEWCIS we’re joining with many organisations across the country to help and support carers know their rights and use the knowledge and information we can provide to support carers in their caring roles.
NEWCIS is commissioned by Denbighshire County Council, Flintshire County Council and Wrexham County Borough Council and works collaboratively with each local authority to identify as many hidden unpaid carers as possible as well as supporting those already known to us.
NEWCIS can help, our website has lots of information that will help you; go to www.newcis.org.uk“
For support with your caring role, to access our services or to book onto an event included in this article contact NEWCIS on 01352 752525 or email enquiries@newcis.org.uk
