The True Face of Carers
Wednesday June 1, 2011
Carers in Hammersmith & Fulham are invited to a series of events across the borough to celebrate Carers Week 2011, which runs from June 13 to 19.
The week kicks off with an open discussion session focusing on the reality of being a carer is, as the week is subtitled ‘The True Face of Carers’, at the Irish Centre in Blacks Road, Hammersmith on Monday, June 13. The week’s events include an open day, an organised walk and drama workshops.
The open day on Wednesday June 15 at the Irish Centre in Blacks Road, Hammersmith, will have information and advice stands from organisations such as H&F Mencap, H&F MIND and Carers UK, along with the council's carer support service teams for young and adult carers. Anyone who regularly provides care, or is intending to provide care, to someone in need of support, can come and find out more what help is available from the council and other local groups. Carers Week in H&F will then culminate in a picnic at Ravenscourt Park on Friday June 17, 12pm-3pm.
Cllr Joe Carlebach, cabinet member for community care, said: “Our carers are incredibly important and this week is a chance for them to take some time out for themselves with one of our complimentary therapy sessions, or an opportunity to meet fellow carers, with whom they can share their experiences. There are also lots of opportunities to learn new skills, get advice, get their health checked out or just let off steam.
“We know how challenging their roles can be and we have created a jam-packed programme of events, that we hope show just how much we appreciate the hard work of all our carers.”
For more details on Carers Week in Hammersmith & Fulham, including full event listings, and for more information about the carer support service, visit: www.lbhf.gov.uk/carers or contact the team on 020 8753 4616, or Freephone 0800 996 1754 or email carersupport@lbhf.gov.uk.
Download the H&F carer support service spring 2011 newsletter» (pdf 2.4MB)
(Including Carers Week events on pages 2 and 3)
