13th January 2021

Hello Everyone

Yesterday we had our first Carers Forum of 2021 and thank you to all the carers who attended, there was a lot of you.

We discussed the upcoming Health & Wellbeing weekly activities and carers reported that they supported the Carers Centre via the Academy’s endeavour to enable carers to improve their mental and physical wellbeing.  We discussed how this can reduce stress, anxiety, isolation, and fingers crossed help towards being fitter in light of the pandemic.

One of carers gave fantastic feedback about her experience of the Shared reading for Carers and how much she was getting from it, she highly recommended it to her fellow carers.

There are still places available for any of the activities, if you are interested in joining please email tony@ccth.org.uk

One important question was raised about carers getting the vaccine.  As I Covid Community Champion I attend last nights meeting, interestingly the meeting was solely about the vaccine rollout in Tower Hamlets.

I was informed that following the priority guidelines, carers in Tower Hamlets who are in receipt of Carer’s Allowance or are the main carer of an elderly or disabled person whose welfare may be at risk if the carer contracted COVID should be included in Priority 6 alongside people with underlying conditions.

To end my feedback I have been kindly sent a beautiful photograph.

from Hilary Irving

Information for Deaf Carers and Cared for’s

Council Budget Cuts – Have Your Say!

As you may be aware, the pandemic has created a huge deficit in Government funds, and this has already started to affect service delivery by the Council and other local service providers.

This is only the beginning!

This week at the Active Member session, we are inviting to you come along and talk about the services that matter to you.

By doing this we can get a better picture of how we can help you to safeguard them

This is your chance to have your say and help to protect these services, for you and others.

When: This Thursday, 14^th January 2021, 1:30 – 2:30 (doors open at 1:15) Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86208661355?pwd=bEhNai9UUURiQzBFeEljNTdTeHFWZz09

Meeting ID: 862 0866 1355
Passcode: 012813

If you need help accessing employment either contact Kamrul or Tony

Important Numbers:

Unpaid carers can still access FREE PPE supplies. If you would like to receive PPE, Please contact the Carers Centre on 0207 790 1765 or Ayeda directly.

Domestic Violence Duty Line:  020 7364 4986 between 9am – 5pm.Victim Support:  020 7364 2448/7957

Just wishing everyone a peaceful, safe and week and remember if you need information and advice from the Carers Centre just email enquiries@ccth.org.uk

Tony Collins-Moore
Carers Academy Manager