Blackpool has seen a huge increase of carers in need of support as mental and physical illnesses take their toll during lockdown. Mental health struggles, long-term health problems and the lingering effects of Covid-19 have caused many people to take on caring roles this year. Quality Director, Faye Atherton said: “We have seen an overwhelming …
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Huge thanks to our wonderful supporters who have helped us to provide much needed festive fun and presents for our young carers.
Carers HeArt Project Online Art Exhibition is now open! To view some of the fantastic work designed by Blackpool’s carers and cared for and find out more about the project CLICK HERE The Carers HeArt Project came about when Blackpool Carers were approached just before the first lockdown by Tony Tackett* of Fylde National Arts …
Today is Carers Rights Day. This year’s theme is ‘know your rights’. In a recent survey of nearly 6,000 carers by Carers UK, they found: Four in five unpaid carers are providing more care for relatives 78% reported that the needs of the person they care for have increased during the pandemic Two thirds (67%) …
This year, instead of sending Christmas Cards, we are asking supporters to make a donation to Blackpool Carers. You will help to make a better life for local carers this Christmas and beyond and be a part of our environmental efforts too by saving trees. To make a
www.WellbeingAndCoping.net A wellbeing and coping resource to help people during covid-19 By Sarah Markham Member of the BMJ Patient Panel and WellbeingAndCoping Expert Reference Group. Covid-19 is not just a public health crisis, it is also personal. We are all feeling the pressure. The ongoing uncertainties are manifold – how much worse the second wave …
The October 2020 issue of Caring Times is now available to download. This issue features service updates, news, true stories, What’s On Guide and special features on how we can support you during this difficult time…keep safe and well everyone. Click the image below to download.
