Carers Week 2022: 6th June-12th June

Carers Week 2022

Carers Week 2022 is running from 6th – 12th June. The theme this year is 'Making Caring Visible and Valued and Supported.’

Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlighting the challenges unpaid carers face and recognising 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.

Illustration by Brent Hardy-Smith MA, FHEA

Senior Lecturer in Art and Communication

Brent Hardy-Smith

Carers Connect

Caring can be rewarding, but it does impact every aspect of a carer’s life, including their own mental and physical health, relationships, finances and work.

Over the last year we have talked to members of staff who have attended workshops held by Kirklees Carers Count. As a result of these discussions, the University has created Carers Connect, a virtual space where any member of staff with caring responsibilities can share experiences / thoughts / ideas / questions with colleagues in a similar position.

Carers Connect also provides information on resources, support and events from organisations focussed on supporting those with caring responsibilities.

If you are interested in joining Carers Connect on MS Teams, or if you have any questions then please contact Lauren Minto.

Carers Connect Catch Up Tuesday 7^th June 12:15-13:15pm

On Tuesday 7^th June, we will be holding an informal catch up via Teams for Carers Connect members and anyone else who has caring responsibilities, wants to know more about Carers Connect, or just would like some more information. If you would like to come along, please contact Lauren Minto to receive the Teams link.

Carers Count Self-Care for Carers Session

When: Thursday 9^th June 12:15pm-13:00pm

Where: Online via MS Teams. Please contact l.minto2@hud.ac.uk to receive a meeting invitation.

Ann Marie from Carers Count Kirklees will be hosting an online session to discuss the support they can provide carers and working carers, showcase their monthly plan of events and offer a chance to ask questions and gain information. The session will also focus on discussing time for self-care and how those that do care for others, whether that be parents, partners or children with learning difficulties, can access support and consider their own well-being.

Carers Count

Carers Count is an organisation based in Kirklees which supports carers or those being cared for in the Kirklees area. You can contact the team by telephone 0300 012 0231 Monday-Friday 9am-5pm or by emailing info@carerscount.org.uk. The staff also work with neighbouring districts for those of you who live, or look after someone who lives, outside of Kirklees.

Carers Count offer support in:

Carer Wellbeing
Advocacy- Getting your voice heard and understanding choices
Information & Advice
Benefits
Mental Health Service for carers

If you care for somebody, Carers Count can provide support. For more information about Carers Count and the support they can offer, please visit their website.

Carers Count are holding a range of activities and support sessions, both online and in person throughout Carers Week. Please find below some of the events you might like to join:

Carers Week Roadshow 2022

Come along and join the Wellness Bus at a location below. Have a chat, find out more about support and helpful information on how Carers Count can help you to access the support and services available across Kirklees. Look out for the Kirklees Wellness Bus. You will be able to find out more about Carers Count and how they can support you as a Carer.

Tuesday 7th June: 10.00am-14.30pm Crow Nest Park, Dewsbury
Wednesday 8th June: 10.00am-14.30pm Tesco, Bradford Road, Batley, WF17 5DR
Thursday 9th June: 9.45am - 13.00 Plumbers Arms / Huddersfield Bus Station, Upperhead Row, Huddersfield HD1 2JN

Carers Count Movie Club

When: Monday 6^th June 17:30pm-18:30pm

Where: via Zoom.

Please call 0300 012 0231 or email info@carerscount.org.uk to book.

Evening Coffee and Chat

When: Monday 6^th June 18:30pm-20:00pm

Where: Starbucks - Unit J1, Leeds Road Retail Park, Leeds Road, Huddersfield HD1 6PF

Carers Week Celebration Event!

When: Tuesday 7^th June 10:00am-15:00pm

Where: Crows Nest Park Adventure Playground

Join the Carers Count Kirklees team in celebrating Carers Week! Bring your own packed lunch and picnic blanket and enjoy a range of fun activities including: Well-being Walk, Well-being Bus, Craft Session, Tai Chi, Massage Therapy, Nail Bar and Music Making Session.

Unlimited snacks and drinks throughout the duration of the event for only £2.

Transport can be provided to people living in Huddersfield at a specific pick up point for a small cost. Find out more by calling 0300 012 0231.

Zoom Cuppa and Chat

When: Wednesday 8^th June 13:00pm-14:00pm