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Assistivetechnologyisanenabler,it enablespeopletoliveathomelonger,while maintainingagreaterlevelofindependence. Weoftentakeforgrantedthelittlethings thatwedoindailylife,likemakingacupof tea.Whenyouarenolongerabletodo theselittlethingsinlife,itcanimpactyour qualityoflife,independence,confidenceand yourmentalhealth.Thisisoftenahard transitionforpeopletocometotermswith.
This is where assistive technology can make a difference!
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•Dressingandwashingaids
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Expressingconcernforothersbringsinner strengthanddeepsatisfaction.Associalanimals, humanbeingsneedfriendship,butfriendship doesn'tcomefromwealthandpower,butfrom showingcompassionandconcernforothers.
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SUGGESTED READING
AcollectionofbooksusefulforCarersor recommendedbyotherCarers
mindfulness for carers by Dr Cheryl Rezek
Anaccessibleintroductiontomindfulness,andexplainshow simplemindfulnesspracticesandpsychologicalconceptscan beusedtomanagethedaytodaydemandsofcaring effectively,helpingcaregiverstogainagreatersenseof controlandmaintainamorepositiveandbalancedoutlook.
the carer by deborah moggach
Jamesisgettingonabitandneedsfulltimehelp.SoPhoebe andRobert,hismiddleagedoffspring,employMandy,who seemswillingtotakehimofftheirhands.ButasJames regaleshisfamilywithtalesofMandy'svirtues,theirshopping tripsandthesharedpleasureoftheirjourneystogarden centres,PhoebeandRobertsensesomethingisamiss.
The carers handbook by jane matthews
Asurvivalguideforallthosemanypeoplewhoare,orwillbe, Carers.
·Understandingwhodoeswhatandhowtheycansupportyou
·Handlingcarer,communitycareandfinancialassessments.
·Jugglingcaringandwork
·Usingoutsidecarersandcareagenciesandmuchmuchmore
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GetOutsideinSomersetishelpingpeopleto getoutdoorsandmoveinmorewaysthatsuit them.FoundedbySomersetActivityand SportsPartnershipinpartnershipwith SomersetCountyCouncil,CommunityCouncil forSomerset,SparkSomersetandSomerset WildlifeTrust,theaimistoempowerpeopleto getoutsidemoreoftenandenjoythebeautiful countyofSomerset.
Fromspendingtimewithfamilyandhavingfun withfriendsinthegarden,toenjoyingthe sceneryandembracingtheweatheronthe rollinghills,it'sallaboutsimplewaystoget outsideinSomerset.
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Who are Ara?
Araisaregisteredcharityformedin1987byan enthusiasticgroupofvolunteers.Itisestimated thatArahashelpedover40,000peoplewith alcohol,drug,gamblingandmentalhealthissues andhassavedanestimated£50millionincosts tothecommunity.
OvermanyyearsArahasprovidedstructured treatment,counselling,housingsupport, education,trainingandemploymentguidanceas wellasmanyotherinterventionstopromote recoveryandahealthierlife.
Theydeliverfreeandconfidentialgamblinghelp acrosstheWalesandtheSouthWest.Theyare nowintroducingournewestProject SixtoTen.
WHERE YOU CAN GET HELP
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TheSixToTenProjectputsaffected othersatthecentreofcaretohelp individualsovercomemanyofthe challengesgamblingharmspresentin everydaylife.
Themissionistocreateafree,holistic supportandasafespaceforthose affectedtohelpmitigatetheharms throughintervention,preventionand importantlybuildingresilienceforthe future.
ThroughtheSixToTenProject individualswillworkonetoonewith dedicatedspecialistproject/support workersreceivingsupportforissues fromhousing,financial,legaltomental andphysicalwellbeing.
Theteamwillnotonlybetheretofind therighthelpforyourneedsbutbroker andliaisewithotherorganisationsand professionalswherepossibletoensure theappropriatelevelofcare,asand whenneeded.
Asanaffectedotheryouarenotalone. WATCHTHISTALKINGCAFEON GAMBLINGHELPHERE
Get in touch with use using the details below: For help with Gambling: Phone:03301340286 / info@recovery4all.co.uk www.ararecovery4all.co.uk For affected others help: Phone:03301241274/info@thesixtoten.co.uk www.thesixtoten.co.uk
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MONTH Takenfromthebeautiful 'Wedmore ClosetoHome'Cookbook local recipeswithsuggestionsonwhere tobuyproducefromSomerset suppliers availabletobuyhere method: 2 free range eggs 100g soft goats cheese 2 handfuls of spinach, leaf beet or swiss chard cooked and squeezed pinch nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon harissa spice or paprika 1 tablespoon cream or creme fraiche salt and pepper to taste 250g plain flour 125g butter 75ml cold water ingredients for the filling: for the pastry: preparation time: 30 minutes (including pastry resting time) cooking time:
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WhyonearthwouldIgotoaCarer’sGroup? It’snotasifIneedtobekeptintheloop. Iknowwhatit’sliketobecaring,dayafterday soisthereanythingmoretheycouldpossiblysay, thatwouldhelpmetocopewithwhatIamdoing, andwouldhelppreventmyresentmentfrombrewing?
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Quick Reference Useful Websites and contact numbers
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Somerset Carers website
www somersetcarers org Visit the Carers Hub for a huge directory of local support and resources, searchable by condition. 0800 31 68 600
Spark Online Carers Groups
Spark online Carers Groups
www.sparksomerset.org.uk/ onlinecarersgroup Email:cath.holloway@sparksomerset.org.uk
https://www.sparksomerset. org.uk/online carers group
Cath Holloway 07951 944420
Carers UK www.carersuk.org 020 7378 4999
Citizens Advice
Spark online Carers Groups
www.citizensadvice.org.uk/family/ looking after people/carers help and support/ 03444 111 444 NHS www.nhs.uk/conditions/social care and support guide/practical tips if you care for someone/ 111
https://www.sparksomerset. org.uk/online carers group
Somerset Direct www.somerset.gov.uk/social care and health/ For Adult Social Care, Carers Assessments & Blue Badge Scheme blue badge@somerset.gov.uk
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
www.somersetft.nhs.uk/carers service and triangle of care/ Support to unpaid carers and family members who look after people with mental health problems
0300 123 2224
Spark online Carers Groups
01749 836 606 carers trust https://carers.org/ 0300 772 9600 Age UK www.ageuk.org.uk 0800 88 22 00
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SOMERSET Carers BOUGHT TO YOU BY CCSTHE COMMUNITY COUNCIL FOR SOMERSET SomersetCarersiscommissionedbySomersetCounty CouncilandNHSSomersettodeliversupporttounpaid Carers. WedothisthroughourarmyofVillageandCommunityAgents.Anyone over18thatlooksaftersomeoneinanunpaidcaringcapacitycanreceive supportfromSomersetCarersforfree. Youcanreferyourselfor,withpermission,youcanreferanotherperson toSomersetCarersbycalling08003168600. Youcouldbelookingafteralovedone,friend,partner,parentorchild(it doesn’tmatteriftheyareunderorover18)onaregularorirregularbasis. One Family: One Agent
