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Respite
for Carers A
carer is someone who spends a considerable amount of their time caring and
supporting in an unpaid capacity.
Without our Carers’ Support programme many carers would find it
difficult to continue to cope. Paul’s
Place offers a comprehensive service for all carers. We seek to ensure that carers are supported
emotionally, physically and practically. We recognise that caring is a role
that can create physical, psychological, social and financial stresses. These affect everyday life and can cause
anxiety, depression and the loss of confidence and self esteem. Paul’s
Place is dedicated to offering a comprehensive support package to ensure that
all carers are recognised and feel valued for the role that they undertake on
a daily basis. When carers feel valued
and supported they are more able to cope with the demands of caring and to
continue in their role. Through
listening to carers and responding sensitively to their needs, we are able to
offer support, which enables carers to improve their quality of life and
maintain their wellbeing. In
addition to our range of carers’ services, we have developed a Carers’
Surgery, which will be held every Wednesday afternoon from 2.00 pm to
4.00 pm, facilitated by our qualified social worker. We
firmly believe that carers are experts of their own situation, and that they
play a vital, invaluable role to those they care for. Paul’s Place Carers’
Surgeries give the opportunity for carers to share their concerns, thoughts
and feelings in a private, confidential setting. Carers are also able to receive assistance
with the completion of any type of form or documentation, together with
receiving benefits and signposting advice. Advocacy forms part of the services offered and helps carers to take
action to say what they want, secure their rights, represent their interests
and obtain the services and support they need. We
believe this service for carers provides comprehensive support to help them
to maintain their caring role whilst being able to share some of the demands
that caring for a loved one can bring.
This is a unique service and we believe we are one of only a few
charities offering this holistic service to carers within the Bristol and
South Gloucestershire area. The support
we offer carers is reflected in the Government’s “Putting People First”
Agenda and the “Carers’ Strategy”. If
you are unable to attend any of the Carers’ Surgeries listed below, a home
visit can be arranged. Please contact
Sheila Hewitt on 01454-777236. The
dates for the Carers’ surgeries for 2012 are:
What we offer: ·
Dedicated
team of professional staff with over 100 years’ experience, including a
qualified social worker. ·
Carers’
Support Group, facilitated by a qualified social worker, where carers meet to
chat, relax, share information and offer mutual support. ·
Carers’
respite holidays organised and subsidised by Paul’s Place. ·
Carers’
programme of events, including day trips and evenings out. ·
Advice
and Advocacy Service. ·
Carers’
Surgeries. ·
Pastoral
support from Ann Owen, who is a local Chaplain. We are always keen to
work with you to explore new ideas and suggestions Paul’s
Place can offer respite care and support for the people you care for, to
enable you to access the full programme of events. All the events are facilitated by qualified
staff. If
you would like pastoral support please feel free to contact Ann Owen
directly. Her email address is: ann.e.owen@btinternet.com
Carers’ Programme
of Events 2012 Paul’s
Place members are welcome to access the Paul’s Place Day Facility to enable
you to take part in the events during the day. January Wednesday 25th January 7.30 pm-9-45 pm ‘There
2 Care’ Carers’ Support Group Meeting Coalpit Heath Cricket Club Come
and air your concerns, talk to others in similar situations and have a well
earned break, safe in the knowledge that your loved ones are being supported
by volunteers at the Paul’s Place Chat & Relax evening at Coalpit Heath
Cricket Club. February
Wednesday 22nd
February 7.30 pm-9-45 pm ‘There
2 Care’ Carers’ Support Group Meeting Coalpit Heath Cricket
Club Come
and air your concerns, talk to others in similar situations and have a well
earned break, safe in the knowledge that your loved ones are being supported
by volunteers at the Paul’s Place
Chat & Relax evening at Coalpit Heath Cricket Club. March
Friday 16th March 2.00 pm-4.00 pm Bring
and Buy Sale Coalpit Heath Cricket
Club Bring
along some items you no longer need.
Come along to support Paul’s Place and pick up a bargain on one of the
many stalls. Tea and cakes available too! Wednesday 7th
March 10.00 am-3.30 pm Oakham
Treasures Farm Shop and Museum Oakham Farm, Portbury Lane, Portbury, Bristol BS20 7SP Oakham
Treasures is one of the largest privately owned museums of retail and farming
history in the UK. Open to the public since July 2008, it has already become
an award-winning major attraction, which guarantees to give you an
amazing and uplifting trip down memory lane. Car sharing to
be arranged from Coalpit Heath Cricket Club.
Adults £6.50 Senior Citizens £5.50 Wednesday
21st March 7.30 pm-9-45 pm ‘There 2 Care’ Carers’ Support Group
Meeting Coalpit
Heath Cricket Club Come and air your concerns, talk to
others in similar situations and have a well earned break, safe in the
knowledge that your loved ones are being supported by volunteers at the Paul’s
Place Chat & Relax evening at Coalpit Heath Cricket Club. Friday
30th March 12.00 noon-3.00 pm Day Facility 10th Anniversary
Celebration Coalpit
Heath Cricket Club Come along and celebrate the 10th
Anniversary of the opening of the Paul’s Place day facility with a buffet
lunch with everyone.. April Wednesday 18th
April 7.30 pm-9.45 pm Carers’
Evening Meal at The Huntsman Westerleigh Road,
Downend Come
along and meet new friends over a meal and a glass of wine, in the knowledge that
your loved ones are being supported by qualified volunteers at the Chat &
Relax evening at Coalpit Heath Cricket Club. Food comes highly recommended,
as does the company! Monday 24th April
10.00 am-4.00 pm Clarks Village Fancy a day’s retail
therapy at Clarks Village? Come along and find that perfect gift you have
been looking for. Enjoy a stroll around the many designer outlets searching
for those bargains, followed by lunch! Not to be missed! Car sharing to be
arranged from Coalpit Heath Cricket Club. May Wednesday 16th
May 7.30 pm-9.45 pm ‘There
2 Care’ Carers’ Support Group Meeting Coalpit Heath Cricket
Club Come
and air your concerns, talk to others in similar situations and have a well earned
break, safe in the knowledge that your loved ones are being supported by
volunteers at the Paul’s Place Chat & Relax evening at Coalpit Heath
Cricket Club.
June
Friday 8th
June 7.30 pm-10.00 pm Bingo
Evening Coalpit Heath Cricket
Club Come
and try your luck with a game of Bingo, everyone welcome. A fun evening for all the family. Wednesday 20th June
11.00 am-3.00 pm Carers’
Week Coalpit Heath Cricket
Club Come
and join other carers to celebrate National Carers’ Week. We will have on offer
a day of therapeutic treatments - Thai, Indian and Aromatherapy massages, as
well as relaxing Pedicures or Manicures. These treatments will be available
in the Quiet and Activity Rooms in the Paul’s Place annexe. This will be
followed by a delicious BBQ in Paul’s Place sensory garden, where you can
enjoy other carers’ company. A flower arranging workshop will be held in the
afternoon so you can take home your floral creation as a memento of the
day. If you would like to come to
this event, please call 01454-777236 to book a place. July Wednesday 11th
July 7.30 pm-9.45 pm ‘There
2 Care’ Carers Support Group Meeting Coalpit Heath Cricket
Club Come
and air your concerns, talk to others in similar situations and have a well
earned break, safe in the knowledge that your loved ones are being supported
by volunteers at the Paul’s Place Chat & Relax evening at Coalpit Heath
Cricket Club. Thursday 19th July
10.30 am-3.30 pm Noah’s
Ark
August Wednesday 8th
August 7.30 pm-9.45 pm ‘There
2 Care’ Carers Support Group Meeting Coalpit Heath Cricket
Club, Come
and air your concerns, talk to others in similar situations and have a well earned
break, safe in the knowledge that your loved ones are being supported by
volunteers at the Paul’s Place Chat & Relax evening at Coalpit Heath
Cricket Club.
September Wednesday 5th September ‘There
2 Care’ Carers’ Support Group Meeting Coalpit Heath Cricket
Club, 7.30 pm-9.45 pm Come
and air your concerns, talk to others in similar situations and have a well
earned break, safe in the knowledge that your loved ones are being supported
by volunteers at the Paul’s Place Chat & Relax evening at Coalpit Heath
Cricket Club. Monday 10th to Friday
14th September Carers’
Short Break to Littlecote House Hotel, Hungerford.
Come
and enjoy the splendour of an A Grade I-listed Tudor property steeped in
history on the charming Cotswold Borders. Gothic romance, lip-smacking
scandal and a murder tradition worthy of the stateliest Tudor pile - there’s
little to touch Littlecote House. With its Dutch Parlour, Cromwellian chapel
and nearby Roman remains, the Littlecote story is a millennia-old journey
through regal antiquity. Also included are trips out.
Friday 28th September
7.30 pm-10.00 pm Harvest
Festival Coalpit Heath Cricket
Club
October
Wednesday 3rd October
7.30 pm-9.45 pm ‘There
2 Care’ Carers’ Support Group Meeting Coalpit Heath Cricket
Club, Come
and air your concerns, talk to others in similar situations and have a well
earned break, safe in the knowledge that your loved ones are being supported
by volunteers at the Paul’s Place Chat & Relax evening at Coalpit Heath
Cricket Club. Tuesday 24th October
10.30 am-3.30 pm Westonbirt Arboretum
Friday 26th
October 7.30pm til late Paul’s
Place Dinner Dance Details and venue to
be confirmed Places
are limited for the Dinner Dance, so please contact the Paul’s Place Office in
June if you would like to book tickets for this popular event. November Wednesday 7th
November 7:30 pm-10.00 pm AGM and Cheese and
Wine Evening Come
and hear how Paul’s Place charity is doing at our annual AGM and enjoy some
cheese and wine with members, trustees, staff and volunteers. Wednesday 28th
November 7.30 pm-10.00 pm Paul’s
Place Presentation Coalpit Heath Cricket
Club Come
and join in with the lively entertainment provided by members, staff and
volunteers of Paul’s Place. Drinks at the
bar. Tuesday 29th November
10.00 am-3.45 pm Bath
Christmas Market,
December Wednesday 5th December
7.30 pm-9.45 pm Carers’
Christmas Meal The New Inn, Mayshill
7.30pm
Tuesday 11th
December 7.30 pm-9.30 pm Christmas
Carol Concert Salem Methodist Church
Winterbourne
Friday 14th December
2.00 pm - 4.00 pm Paul’s
Place Christmas Fayre Coalpit Heath Cricket
Club
Saturday 15th December Paul’s
Place Christmas Disco Coalpit Heath Cricket
Club, 7.30 pm - 11.30 pm Come
and dance the night away. Bring a
plate of food to share. Everyone
welcome. If
you are interested in joining us, or if you would like to book a place on any
of these activities, please contact Sheila Hewitt at the Paul’s Place Office:
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