Issue 14

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Issue 14

Registered Charity 1043989
Company Limited by Guarantee 2993429
NEWSLETTER
Issue No #14
Happy New Year!
As always, our Carers Christmas Lunch was a huge success! Extra special
thanks to Jenny Jones (Wrexham Carers Service) for obtaining a grant to
make this possible!
‘Many thanks for a
great meal! Lovely to
meet new people in a
festive atmosphere’
‘I feel very spoilt and am
very grateful for this time
away from my caring role’
‘Thank you to everyone
who made this possible’
‘Can’t remember the
last time I sat down and
enjoyed a meal. Thank
you Ceri and Team!’
Contents
What do we offer?
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News & Information
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News & Information
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News & Information
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News & Information
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News & Information
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News & Information
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Dates for your Diary
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News & Information
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News & Information
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Have You?...Checklist
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Our Regular Groups
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Newsletter
Information
AVOW produces a number of other
newsletters including a main AVOW
newsletter, monthly Funding Bulletin
and Volunteer Bulletin.
If you would like to be included on the
mailing list for any of these newsletters
please contact AVOW on 01978 312556 or email
info@avow.org
The views and opinions expressed in this publication
are not necessarily those of AVOW. Whilst we make
every effort to include all editorial items sent to us, we
reserve the right to edit for publication.
AVOW | Wrexham Carers Service | Ty AVOW | 21 Egerton Street | 21 Stryt Egerton | Wrexham | Wrecsam | LL11 1ND
Tel/ Ffôn: 01978 318812 | Fax/ Facs: 01978 352046 | carers@avow.org | www.avow.org
What do we offer?
Service Offered
Where and When?
Drop-in
Wrexham Carers
Service Office,
Ty AVOW, 21 Egerton Street,
Wrexham, LL11 1ND
Call in for a chat,
information, advice
& support
Counselling
Free counselling
sessions lasting 1 hour
Crumbs, King Street,
Wrexham.
Come along & meet oth12.30pm (on the last
er carers for chat
Thursday of the month)
and informal support
Free therapeutic
massage sessions
lasting 30mins
Reflexology
FREE Reflexology
Sessions Lasting 1 hour
Monday morning 10am12noon (excluding Bank
Holidays)… Although, the
door is always open so feel
free to pop in anytime
Wrexham Carers
Ring us on 01978 318812
Service Office,
Ty AVOW, 21 Egerton Street, Please note:
Wrexham, LL11 1ND
Appointments are needed
to attend this service.
Every Thursday & Friday,
9.30am - 12.30pm
Carer’s Lunch
British Red Cross
Therapeutic Care
Sessions
How do I get involved?
Just pop along!
Please note:
You will need to pay for your
own lunch
Ty AVOW, 21 Egerton Street, For more information phone
Wrexham, LL11 1ND
us on 01978 318812
The therapeutic care
sessions are offered on
different dates each month;
usually on Friday afternoon
Please note:
Appointments are needed
to attend the sessions.
Please see p.14 for dates
To make an appointment
available.
with Jill please phone us on
Ty AVOW, 21 Egerton Street, 01978 318812
Wrexham, LL11 1ND
From Wrexham bus station
Turn into Lord Street & continue until the Miners statue. Turn left into Egerton Street
and the AVOW building is on the left side.
From Wrexham Library Car Park
Take the footpath between the Library and the Guildhall. Cross Rhosddu Road and
take the road between the Army Careers office and Arnolds. The AVOW building can
be found on the right hand side of Egerton St.
Tel/ Ffôn: 01978 318812 | Fax/ Facs: 01978 352046 | carers@avow.org | www.avow.org.org
News & Information
What Do We Do?
Wrexham Carers Service:
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Provides information for Carers on a range of matters and signposts on to
relevant organisations and agencies.
Support Carers on a 1to1 basis or in group settings.
Provides a regular drop-in service on Mondays between 10am and 12 noon at Ty
AVOW.
Organises events for Carers, e.g. training courses, day trips, information events,
etc.
Produces a quarterly Newsletter for Carers and various other groups.
Actively campaigns for Carers rights and recognition, and aims to improve
Carers services by informing the appropriate agencies as a result of consultation
with Carers.
Can make referrals to Social Care services for additional support for Carers.
Seeks to constantly identify ‘hidden’ Carers.
Are you looking after a relative or friend, who, because of a
disability, sensory impairment and/or the effects of age
could not manage without your help?
If yes, then you are a CARER.
Carers Befriending Scheme
Wrexham Carers Service has received funding to develop a new Befriending
project. This pilot scheme will provide an extension to our existing support
services providing carers with the opportunity to be supported in their own
homes by a volunteer with experience in caring for a loved one.
Would you benefit from a supportive chat in your own home from a volunteer
with personal experience of caring?
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Would you enjoy a chat over a coffee with someone who has experienced caring
responsibilities?
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Would you like the opportunity to chat to carers with similar condition specific
responsibilities or with similar family circumstances?
If so, then please contact Lorraine at Wrexham Carers Service on 01978 318812 or
email lorraine.baylis@avow.org to discuss your caring role further and to see how we
can help you.
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News & Information
Adult Social Care Carers Small Grant Scheme 2011/2012
I am a Carer, a bit of money would
help...
...to do the gardening!
...around the House!
...towards a holiday!
Or to pursue a personal interest!
If you are a Carer, you may be eligible
to claim a one off grant of around £200
towards the cost of either a break,
gardening, decorating, home repairs or
money to help you
pursue personal
interests (books/ DVDs).
To be eligible for this grant you, the
Carer, must:
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Be 18 or over and care for
someone over the age of 18years.
Complete all questions on the
application form.
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Live in Wrexham County Borough
The Small Grants Scheme eligibility
will not include individual financial
assessment.
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Closing Date for ALL applications is
Monday 5th March 2012
For more information
Contact Wrexham Carers Service on
01978 318812
or e-mail carers@avow.org
Further information can also be found
on our websites:
www.carers@avow.org
www.wrexham.gov.uk/carers
British Red Cross - Home From Hospital
The British Red Cross can provide
short-term care and support in the
home for people after an accident or
illness, giving them the confidence to
continue their daily lives.
Going home after a stay in hospital can
be a difficult and worrying time. The
British Red Cross can help four weeks
following discharge with support such
as:
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Companionship
A
friendly
volunteer can come and see you
for a chat.
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Relieving a Carer - We can help
carers have a break from their
caring responsibilities.
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Confidence Building - Supporting
you in regaining your confidence in
the community by helping you on
initial trips out perhaps to the shops
or a doctors appointment.
How do I access this service?
Please ask a clinical member of staff or
your social worker to refer you.
Alternatively you can contact direct on
01978 725204.
What will happen then?
The Red Cross will visit you to discuss
what help you require and how their
trained volunteers can help.
News & Information
Online and Telephone Parent Befriending Service
To meet increasing demand, the online and telephone service has been
developed by Scope to support the delivery of the befriending service to as
many parents of children with Cerebral Palsy in as many places as possible.
Aims of the online and telephone parent befriending service
 To provide a befriending service to parents who do not have a local Face 2 Face
scheme in their area.
 To provide a service to those who find it easier to discuss their feelings online or by
telephone.
 To provide a befriending service to those with commitments that make meeting in
person difficult.
To apply for the online and/or telephone befriending visit Scope’s website:
http://www.scope.org.uk/help-and-information/families-and-parenting/face-2-face/
online-befriending
Wrexham Involvement Project
The Wrexham Involvement Project
would like to take this opportunity to
invite you to join the project to have
a say in shaping Mental Health
services in the Wrexham area.
The project offers an exciting
opportunity
to
share
your
experience, have your say and help
shape the future of Mental Health
services.
As part of the project you will receive
the local newsletter with updates on the
project, involvement and training
opportunities. The project would also
like to give you the opportunity to have
your say and become involved in the
running of Mental Health services. This
may
be
through
questionnaires,
meetings, groups and focus sessions as
well as taking part in the recruitment
and training of staff.
This opportunity is available to services
users and carers of people with mental
health difficulties and together we can
and will make a real difference and
change, creating better services for all
those accessing Mental Health services.
If this is of interest for you, please
contact the involvement project worker
Manuela in the Unllais Mold office
01352752471/07748925762
or
via
e-mail wsuci@unllais.co.uk
Service User and Carer Involvement
Project, 52 High Street, Mold, Flintshire,
CH7 1BQ
www.unllais.co.uk
News & Information
NAS Wrexham Asperger Social Group
Socialeyes is a new and innovative
approach from the National Autistic
Society to facilitating social skills and
social understanding with people on the
autism spectrum.
This learning resource has been
developed with people with autism and
Asperger syndrome, alongside leading
professionals in the field. Socialeyes
does not ask people on the autism
spectrum to change 'inappropriate'
social behaviour, or to acquire social
skills by copying the 'typical' behaviour
of others. Instead, it gives people the
Struggling With Debts?
It’s very easy to find yourself worrying
about unpaid bills or arrears. If you are
in debt, please don’t ignore it. This
could make the situation worse. There
are local and national organisations who
are there to help you, free of charge.
Some of these offer the opportunity to
meet face to face, whilst others are
telephone only.
Local Face To Face Support
Citizens Advice Bureau: 08444 77 20 20
Shelter: 0845 075 5005
National Telephone Support
Consumer Credit Counselling Service
(CCCS):0800 139 1111
option of learning social interaction skills
or alternative social strategies.
Socialeyes focuses on eight social skills
that people on the autism spectrum can
have difficulty with, including starting a
conversation, eye contact and personal
space.
The group meets on a monthly basis, for
more information about the group or
Socialeyes training please contact
Steve Smith on 07748703254 or e-mail
steve.smith@nas.org.uk
These are just a few of the services
available for debt advice and are not
recommendations, simply options for
you to consider.
Arrears and debts can be a problem for
anyone, no matter what your income
may be. Don’t let matters get out of
hand, speak to somebody to resolve
any issues now.
Also, we have recently produced a
Budgeting Tips Information Sheet For
Carers, which is a useful tool to help
you understand your spending habits.
It looks at your income and outgoings
on a monthly basis. If you would like a
copy of this information sheet please let
us know.
News & Information
New Magazine To Stimulate Memories!
Lifetime is a new large-print magazine for older people who like
reading, but who are beginning to have trouble with their
memories. It's written and published by Jude Irwin, whose
parents both have dementia. "I kept wishing there was
something they could read easily that would be interesting for
them," says Jude, who is a writer and designer. "I noticed
ordinary magazines and newspapers were too 'busy' and the
text was too small. So I decided to create a monthly magazine
for people like them, based on their own memories of the past.
The first issue features both mum and dad, and it's already
opened up a whole new world for us. It stimulates endless topics
of conversation and they are both thrilled to see themselves in print. They can read
the magazine on their own or share it with others, and each conversation brings up
something new. I hope more families will benefit from Lifetime, as we have. I also
hope more readers – or their families on their behalf – will come forward with their
own stories and pictures, so they will see themselves in the pages of Lifetime."
Issues cost £1.65 each, plus postage, or £12.95 including postage for six
months' subscription. If you'd like to know more, or would like to subscribe,
please
go
to www.lifetime-memorymag.co.uk
or
email
Jude
at
theworddoctor@btinternet.com or call her on 01434 600889.
Wrexham Disability Trust Caravan
Wrexham Disability Trust has a two
bedroom caravan available to hire for
£160 per week from March to October
2012 that meets the needs of those
with limited mobility.
The Caravan is situated at the Lido
Beach Caravan Park Prestatyn with
direct access to miles of sandy
beaches. In a quiet location with access
to on and off site activities, the Park is
well maintained and is easily accessible
by road or rail, and a short drive away
from many of the attractions of North
Wales.
Special consideration has been given to
provide easy access and excellent
facilities
for
wheelchair
users
throughout. Wide sliding doors and
open spaces give an environment for
everybody to enjoy.
For further information, availability or
bookings write to:
Lynette Ashcroft
Site 375, Lido Beach Holiday Park.
Bastion Road, Prestatyn. LL19 7EU
Or phone 07525920724
News & Information
Turn2us
Turn2us helps people in financial
need gain access to welfare benefits,
charitable grants and other financial
help-online, by phone and face to
face
through
their
partner
organisations.
The
free
accessible
website
www.turn2us.org.uk is a comprehensive
and invaluable resource designed to
help individuals find appropriate sources
of financial support, quickly and easily,
based on your particular needs and
circumstances.
The
Turn2us
helpline
is
free,
confidential and independent service
that helps people in financial need
access the money available to them in
welfare benefits and charitable grants.
Turn2us service is:
 Free
 Confidential and secure
 All in one place
 Based on highly credible sources
For more information please visit:
www.turn2us.org.uk or phone the
Freephone helpline on 0808 802 2000
Fancy a Holiday?
Wrexham Carers Service have been lucky enough to have been given the
opportunity to offer a free weekend break to one of our Carers courtesy of
Bond Holidays.
The holiday is for two people to stay at either of the Bond Hotels (St. Anne’s or
Blackpool) any weekend in April. Bond Holidays provide specialist accommodation,
transportation and equipment and they strive to offer the best possible facilities for
their disabled guests.
To be in with a chance of winning, all you have to do is let us know why you deserve
it, in less than 100 words. Because of the specialist equipment and facilities that are
available at the Bond Hotels priority will go to someone who will make best use of the
extra support available because of their caring role or illness/condition of the person
they care for.
Entries need to be submitted to us at:
Wrexham Carers Service
21 Egerton Street
Wrexham
LL11 1ND
Closing date: 22nd of February 2012.
*Please note you
must be registered
with Wrexham Carers
Service.
Dates For Your Diary
Emily’s Ball
Helping to Raise Autism Awareness
throughout
the
U.K.
Autism affects 1 in 100 - which is
roughly 30,000 people in Wales.
Despite this, much less is known
about autism than other conditions
which have similar prevalence. A lack
of awareness in our public services,
as well as the general population,
can have huge implications for a
person with autism. All too often,
they will have problems getting
appropriate
support,
and
can
encounter a whole number of
difficulties in their school, their place
of work, or their community.
Jo (Emily's Mum) says "Autism is all
around us, we can help people with
autism enter our world, if we encourage
them to let us into theirs". Autism should
be celebrated. This is the reason for
Emily's_Ball.
The ticket price is £45 and includes:
 Red Carpet Arrival
 Glass of Wine on Arrival
 3 Course Meal
 Oona Linnett Harpist
 Entertainment including Britain's Got
Talent’s Jamie Pugh
 Music by Rebel and the Chief
 Guest Appearance by DJ's Jagger &
Woody from Real Radio.
 Autistic Superstars Star Carly Ryan
Special "surprise" Guest
There will be a raffle and Auction on the
evening all proceeds from this will be
divided equally between Autism Cymru
and The National Autistic Society.
Further information about the event can
be found on www.emilysball.co.uk
For information and tickets contact Jo
Perera on 07769 210919.
When:
Saturday 28th April 2012
6:30pm-1:00am
Where: The Lion Quays, Oswestry
Price: £45.00
Visit to Telecare Flat
We are all familiar with how the use of aids and adaptations can make daily
lives easier at home. However, we are not all aware of how the use of different
technologies within the home can also help support people to remain
independent.
Join us when we take a tour of the Telecare Flat, showcased by Wrexham Council.
We hope to learn more about a range of systems, including flood sensors, door
alarms, light sensors and many more.
When: Tuesday 28th February 10am -11:30am & Friday 9th March 1pm - 2:30pm
Where: Flat 1, Wisteria Court, Wrexham LL11 2AJ
Equality and Diversity Festival
Come along and explore a diverse and innovative day of activities at Yale
College Equality & Diversity Festival!
Students, staff and the community of Wrexham are invited to join in and explore our
heritage, to share an understanding of each others differences and try new activities
and experiences.
Yale College are embracing their new Equality Scheme and Action plan as they open
their doors for an innovative Equality & Diversity Festival to take place on Wednesday
29th February between 10am and 4pm on both campuses. The event may be the first
of its kind in the region, and everyone is invited to share an understanding of each
other’s differences. Students, staff and visitors can take part in FREE workshop
experiences including meditation in action, fun with sign language or even learn some
hot rhythm in Samba Drumming alongside other interesting and challenging activities.
Programmes for the event have already been distributed around the town and are
available in local libraries highlighting a list of pre-bookable workshop sessions going
on around the College.
In Yale’s “market place” stands will include Age Cymru, Women’s Aid, BAWSO and
Churches in Wrexham who will be ready to exchange information and share values.
As part of the fun there will be watch and taste Live Cookery demonstrations and
collaborative art to encourage interaction with an invitation to make some “Diversity
Bunting” by creating a self-portrait with stitches using Yale’s long arm quilting
machine. Practical opportunities are on offer to help get to grips with building and
decorating tasks and electrical safety in the home as well as learning to dance and
develop language skills.
This is event is suitable for all ages
Contact Karen Lyon (Yale College) on 01978
316429
or email kjl@yale-wrexham.ac.uk for more
information.
When: Wednesday 29th February 2012, 10am - 4pm
Where: Yale College, Wrexham (both campuses)
Training
Please be aware there are training sessions available for anyone wanting to
attend:
Moving & Handling Training – 29th March 2012 (Venue/ time to be confirmed)
Dementia Awareness Training – 20th March 10am-12.30pm at AVOW
– 27th March 10am-12.30pm at AVOW
Please note places will need to be booked in advance. For more information
please contact Wrexham Carers Service on 01978 318812 or email
carers@avow.org
Memory Canvas Workshop
Bring along some memorable photographs and have fun creating a memory
canvas!
Come along and create a fantastic memory canvas. Learn techniques in stamping
and collaging and experiment with mixed media. Everyone will leave with a beautiful
hand crafted canvas created by you!
Please bring along any photos, small personal items or material that you would like to
include on your canvas, alternatively you can have a go with the materials provided
by the tutor.
Please note you will need to book your place if you wish to attend!
When: Thursday 15th March 10-12pm or Tuesday 27th March 6-8pm
Where: AVOW, 21 Egerton Street. Wrexham. LL11 1ND
If you would like any more information or would like to attend any of the activities
listed, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Alternatively, if you have any ideas or
suggestions for futures activities please let us know!
Phone 01978 318812, e-mail carers@avow.org or text 07854052574.
Friendly Film Screening
The Muppets (U) are back and you can see them at one of our “Autism &
Similar conditions Friendly Film Screenings” at ODEON Wrexham!
What makes the screenings “friendly”?
 The lights will be on low
 The volume will be turned down
 There will be no trailers at the beginning of the film
 You'll be able to take your own food and drinks
 You'll be able to move around the cinema if you like.
The Muppets (U) sees everyone’s favourite puppet
ensemble ever get back together to save the Muppet
Theatre from destruction at the hands of a money-mad
oil baron! This film is open to all ages.
When: Sunday 19th February 11:30am
Where: ODEON Wrexham, Eagles Meadow
Your Forum Needs You!
Wrexham Carers Forum meets monthly and is open to all Carers; is attended
by representatives of Wrexham Carers Service and invited guests. The Forum
ensures the collective voice of Carers in Wrexham is heard through discussion
of the experiences and issues faced by Carers in their every day lives.
The need for new members with their varied views and experiences is vital to
ensuring the continual improvement of quality services in Wrexham.
Held in a friendly atmosphere, to which you would be very welcome, please join us to
have your voice heard!!
The next dates for Wrexham Carers Forum meetings are:
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Wednesday 22nd February 2pm - 4pm @ AVOW
Thursday 29th March 4:30pm - 6:30pm @ AVOW
Tuesday 17th April 10:30am - 12:30pm @ AVOW
If you would like any more information about Wrexham Carers Forum please
contact Wrexham Carers Service on 01978 318812 or carers@avow.org
News & Information
Carers of Substance Misusers
People with alcohol and drug related problems are often not fully understood
by the people around them whether it is close family members or friends. This
lack of understanding can sometimes drive those people away, those people
who have been supportive and just at a time when their support is most
required.
Wrexham Carers Service can provide support to anyone who is looking after another
person and can offer a wide variety of support and interventions. One to one support
and information specifically for Carers of Substance Misusers is also available. If you
wish to discuss your situation with a member of the team, please do not hesitate to
contact us on 01978 318812 or email carers@avow.org
Counselling
Would you like to talk to someone in a calm, friendly and confidential
environment? If yes, then the free counselling sessions at Wrexham Carers
Service could help.
The free counselling sessions are with a trained counsellor, on a one to one basis
and are confidential. Counselling can help you make sense of your new or on-going
life as a carer, whether in specific areas such as dealing with bereavement or
separation from a loved one, or with the more general feelings of stress, anxiety and
depression you experience in your caring role.
Please note, You must be registered with Wrexham Carers Service to be
eligible for the free counselling sessions.
“We have recently come across a new group on Facebook that may be worth
taking a look at, particularly if you are a parent carer! Search ‘Special Needs
Equipment ~ Buy Sell Swap’ . The group is set up purely for buying and selling
of new and used special needs equipment and related items! They also have
recommendations and links to other groups and websites!”
News & Information
NetBuddy
www.netbuddy.org.uk is an award-winning website for parents, carers and
learning disability professionals. It is a space to hunt for ideas, swap tips and
access information on everything from brushing teeth to challenging behavior.
All the information on the site is submitted by people with first-hand experience of
learning disability, and is organised under quick searches such as ‘Dressing &
undressing’ ‘Out and about’ ‘Behaviour’ and ‘Routines’. There are also practical
information packs on subjects like financial help and jobs & training, plus a friendly
interactive forum.
“Netbuddy works because people in the special needs
community like to support each other. If there’s an
opportunity to help someone else, they nearly always
will.”
For more information go to www.netbuddy.org.uk
Do You Like Reading?
‘Stuart - a life backwards’ to give away
free!
The book written by Alexander Masters
was part of World Book Night 2011 and
tells the story of Stuart Shorter: thief,
hostage-taker,
psycho
and
street
raconteur. It is a biography told
backwards, brilliant , humane and funny, it
is as extraordinary and unexpected as
the life it describes. We only have limited
copies of the book, so please get in touch
on 01978 318812
or e-mail carers@avow.org if you would
like to receive a copy.
*Please note, books will need to be
collected from AVOW.
HAVE YOU…? CHECKLIST
Many Carers benefit from the following services, have you checked your entitlement yet?
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Benefits Check From Welfare Rights - Help to claim the benefits you may be entitled to.
Bereavement Payment - You may be able to claim Bereavement Payment if your husband,
wife or civil partner had paid their National Insurance contributions.
Bins - Assisted refuse collection for household bins.
Blue Badge - Parking concessions for people with walking difficulties who travel either as
drivers or passengers.
British Red Cross Carers Emergency Card - Peace of mind in an emergency.
Carers Leisure Card - Access council leisure facilities at Half Price.
Carers Needs Assessment - The first step to accessing support for you.
CEA Card - Discounted cinema card for individuals with a disability & free admission for
accompanying carer.
Concessionary Travel Pass - Free travel on local bus routes.
Council Tax Benefit - Reduction in Council Tax.
D.A.S.H Card - Discounted leisure card for individuals with a disability with free admission for
accompanying carer.
Daybreak - Help with childcare costs during school holidays for disabled children & siblings.
DH Homecare - Respite Services.
Disabled Persons Railcard - Discount rail travel for individuals with a disability and their
accompanying carer.
Disabled Toilet Key - For access to over 9000 disabled toilets across the country.
Energy Advice - Free and impartial advice relating to energy saving.
Free Directory Enquiries - If you struggle to use the phone book.
Home Fire Safety Check - Free home fire safety visit.
Housebound Library Service - If you can’t get out let the library come to you.
Pedal Power - To make cycling accessible to children and adults with a variety of disabilities
and conditions.
Pension Credit - Income related benefit for pensioners living in Great Britain.
Poppy calls - Free small Household repairs and minor adaptations specifically for those who
have served in the Armed Forces and their dependants.
Shopmobility - Wheelchairs and Mobility Scooters for use by anyone with limited mobility
around the town.
Water Sure Rate Discount - Capped tariff for certain conditions.
If you would like any more information on any of the above please do not hesitate to get in touch on
01978 318812, e-mail carers@avow.org or text 07854052574.
Alternatively, If you know of any other services / benefits / discounts that you think other Carers
would find useful, please let us know and we can include it in the next issue.
OUR REGULAR GROUPS
Feb ‘12
Don’t forget drop in every Monday (excl. bank holidays) @ AVOW 10 - 12pm
Tuesday
28th
Former Carers Group
@The Gallery Coffee Shop, Chester Street 1:00 - 2:30pm
Please contact us for more information
Tuesday
28th
Carers of Adults with Learning Disabilities Group
@ AVOW 6:30pm - 8pm
Every
Thursday
Parent Carer Group
@The Opportunities Centre, Plas Madoc 10:30 - 12:30pm
Mar ‘12
Thursday
1st
Young Adult Carers
@TBC Please phone us for more information
Tuesday
27th
Former Carers Group
@The Gallery Coffee Shop, Chester Street 1:00 - 2:30pm
Tuesday
27th
@ AVOW 6:30pm - 8pm
Thursday
29th
Young Adult Carers
@TBC Please phone us for more information
Every
Thursday
Parent Carer Group
Apr ‘12
Tuesday
24th
@ AVOW 6:30pm - 8pm
Every
Thursday
Parent Carer Group
Details of our regular services; Counselling and Therapeutic Massage for example,
can be found on page 2
Are you looking after a relative or friend, who,
because of a disability, sensory impairment
and/or the effects of age could not manage
without your help?
If yes, then you are a CARER
Wrexham Carers Information and Support Service can
offer:

Carers Information Packs

Monthly Carers Support Groups

Information on local support

Free 1-2-1 Counselling Sessions

Informal training, events and outings
For further information, advice and support please
contact:
Jenny Jones, Lorraine Baylis or Marie Gibson at
Ty AVOW . 21 Egerton Street . Wrexham . LL11 1ND
Tel: 01978 318812 email: carers@avow.org

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