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Carers Well-Being

Download a Presentation of the Workshops Here

CARERS ART CLUB

An Art Club has now been set up on a Monday afternoon 1.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m. as a direct result of a successful Art for Relaxation Course. All are welcome no art skills are required just turn up and enjoy.

An Art Club will also be held at the Brandon Centre at Cheadle Hospital possibly every second Monday of the month from 10.00 a.m. until 12 noon.

Please contact Steve Parker if you would like to come along to either of the above Art Clubs on 01782 831617

CARERS CRAFT CLUB

A Craftwork class is held on Thursdays 1.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m. at Bradwell Lodge, Bradwell. If you would like to come along to this enjoyable workshop please contact Steve Parker on 01782 831617

WELL-BEING WALKS

Walks around Apedale Community Park to be planned for the summer.

MEDITATION/RELAXATION TECHNIQUES

Bradwell Lodge Community Centre
Every second Wednesday
1.00 p.m. until 2.00 p.m.

SINGING FOR RELAXATION

Bradwell Lodge Community Centre
Every second Wednesday
2.15 p.m until 3.15 p.m

Complementary Therapy Voucher System

A reminder to Carers in the Newcastle and Moorlands areas that you can access a course of Complementary Therapies via our voucher system, to have Reflexology, Reiki, Aromatherapy Massage, Indian Head Massage, Hopi Ear Candling and also Body Detox Therapy. Don't be shy, please take the opportunity to experience these wonderful sessions.

Those Carers located in Staffs Moorlands can also access The Retreat Day Spa in Leek as an alternative to travelling to our Head Office in Burslem.

Project Outline

The main aim of the Carers’ Emotional Well-being Project is to assist Carers in achieving positive emotional well-being. The Project will be working with Carers from the Newcastle & Moorlands area, although due to links with the Imaginative Breaks Project we feel we have something to suit everyone’s needs, throughout North Staffordshire.

This will be done by

  • Assisting with stress management
  • Identifying relaxation techniques to suit your needs
  • Reducing social isolation
  • Offering support through learning, leisure & employment opportunities
Assisting you to access
  • Complementary Therapies
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Exercise
  • Education – Leading to Employment Opportunities
  • Musical Interests
  • Well-being Walks
  • Conservation/Outdoor Activities
  • General Well-being Information
Emotional Well-being

Our emotional well-being is always changing. It can be affected by all sorts of things, including our lifestyle, past experiences, our attitudes, our value & belief systems, current circumstances, expectations and genetic factors, to name a few.

As a Carer your lifestyle may be frequently restricted and many Carers do become mentally and physically exhausted by their caring role. This may cause your health to break down, which is why it is important to look after yourself.

Problem Areas 
  • Physical
  • Mental
  • Tiredness
  • Stress
Help Yourself - Remember
  • Carers need to be mentally and physically fit
  • Carers deserve time for themselves to relax
  • Carers need to think about themselves
  • Value yourself - start thinking about your physical, emotional, sexual, spiritual, mental and social needs

Carers’ Emotional Well-being Information Pack

The Carers’ Emotional Well-being Information pack covers topics for Carers, including

  • What is wellness? How to obtain & sustain! The Wellness Wheel.
  • Recognising stress, looking at the effects stress can have on your well-being. Useful tips to cope with stress.
  • Self assertion and the benefit this can have on your life.
  • Facts about relaxation and useful relaxation techniques.
  • The benefits of Complementary Therapies and how they can boost your physical, emotional and mental well-being.
  • Identifying your support network/resources and using them to your advantage.
  • General Project Information
To obtain a Carers’ Well-being Pack, or to find out when & where the next drop-in, activity group and relaxation session is taking place complete the form on the contact us page or email: nscawellbeing@yahoo.co.uk or call STEVE PARKER - 01782 831617

You can also download a copy of the pack by clicking on the following link - information pack

The Rainbow Room

A need had been identified for a quiet space for Carers within the Head Office. A room has been prepared to offer the following facilities to Carers:

  • Complementary Therapies including Indian Head Massage, Aromatherapy, Reflexology and Reiki.
  • A quiet space for reflection.
  • Selection of self-help books for short-term loan.
  • Private discussion space.

Rainbow room

   

North Staffs Carers Association is a Company Limited by Guarantee, registered in England and Wales. Registered Number 3313461.
Registered Office: Unit 2, Burslem Enterprise Centre, Moorland Road, Burslem, Stoke on Trent, ST6 1JQ
Tel: 01782 834 836 (answerphone out of hours)      Fax: 01782 831 610
North Staffs Carers Association is a registered charity. Charity number 1062548

This web site is supported by funding from Staffordshire County Council and Stoke on Trent City Council.

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