|
LATEST NEWS
Kirkby Carer Coffee Mornings 2024
Join us at Knowsley Carers Centre, 143 Bewley Drive, Kirkby for coffee and a chat!
Dates for our 2024 Kirkby Coffee Mornings are as follows:
Thursday 4th April
Thursday 18th April
Thursday 2nd May
Thursday 16th May
Thursday 30th May
Thursday 13th June
Thursday 27th June
Halewood Carer Coffee Mornings 2024
Join us at the New Hutte Centre, Lichfield Road, Halewood for coffee and a chat!
Dates for our 2024 Halewood Coffee Mornings are as follows:
Tuesday 9th April
Tuesday 23rd April
Tuesday 7th May
Tuesday 21st May
Tuesday 4th June
Tuesday 18th June
Our Coffee Mornings run from 10am - 12noon. All carers are welcome!
Huyton Carer Coffee Mornings 2024
Join us at the Old Schoolhouse, St John's Road, Huyton for coffee and a chat!
Dates for our 2024 Huyton Coffee Mornings are as follows:
Wednesday 3rd April
Wednesday 17th April
Wednesday 1st May
Wednesday 15th May
Wednesday 29th May
Wednesday 12th June
Wednesday 26th June
Our Coffee Mornings run from 10am-12noon. All carers are welcome!
Food and Friendship Events
Tel 0151 549 1412 to book your place
Come along and get to know other carers, learn about what services are available for carers and enjoy some delicious food. There will be regular Winter Food and Friendship events throughout the coming months to help carers with the cost of living crisis. Information and advice is available alongside our regular services.
FREE Carer Training with the Alzheimers Society
A One Day Carer Information & Support Programme
Taking place at the Knowsley Carers Centre, Bewley Drive Kirkby L32 9PE on Wednesday 27 September 2023 10am - 4pm.
A light Lunch and refreshments will be provided!
Over one day youll learn about:
- Understanding Dementia
- Changing Behaviours
- Activities
- Legal & Money Matters
- Looking after yourself as a Carer
- Next Steps..
Booking is essential. To register an interest or to find out more contact knowsley@alzheimers.org.uk or call 0151 426 4433
Kirkby Carer Coffee Mornings 2023
Join us at Kirkby Carers Centre, 143 Bewley Drive, Kirkby for coffee and a chat!
Dates for our 2023 Kirkby Coffee Mornings are as follows:
Thursday 7 September
Thursday 21 September
Thurs 5 October
Thursday 19 October
Thursday 2 November
Thursday 16 November
Thursday 30 November
Our coffee mornings run from 10 am – 12.00 noon. All carers are welcome!
Halewood Carer Coffee Mornings 2023
Join us at New Hutte Neighbourhood Centre, Lichfield Road, Halewood for coffee and a chat!
Dates for our 2023 Halewood Coffee Mornings are as follows:
Wednesday 20 September
Wed 18 October
Wed 15 November
Our coffee mornings run from 10 am – 12.00 noon. All carers are welcome!
Huyton Carer Coffee Mornings 2023
Join us at the Old Schoolhouse, St Johns Road, Huyton for coffee and a chat!
Dates for our 2023 Huyton Coffee Mornings are as follows:
Wednesday 27 September
Wednesday 25 October
Wednesday 22 November
Our coffee mornings run from 10am – 12.00 noon. All carers are welcome!
|
|
|
All carers registered with us will receive a newsletter three times per year. This will keep you informed of the services and activities we have on offer and also keep you up to date with government legislation relating to carers.
Information is the most important issue for carers and we aim to provide correct and relevant information, which is easy to understand.
Please see below for the latest edition of the Knowsley Carers Newsletter and links to previous editions.
Wed 13
Mar 2024
|
Kirkby Carer Coffee Mornings 2024 |
Our Coffee Mornings run from 10am - 12noon
All carers are welcome! |
Wed 6
Sep 2023
|
FREE Carer Training with the Alzheimers Society |
Taking place at Knowsley Carers Centre, Bewley Drive Kirkby L32 9PE on Wednesday 27 September 2023 10am - 4pm.
A light lunch and refreshments will be provided!
Over one day youll learn about:
- Understanding Dementia
- Changing Behaviours
- Activities
- Legal & Money Matters
- Looking after yourself as a Carer
- Next Steps..
Booking is essential. To register an interest or to find out more contact knowsley@alzheimers.org.uk or call 0151 426 4433 |
Tue 5
Sep 2023
|
Huyton Carer Coffee Mornings 2023 |
Join us at the Old Schoolhouse, St Johns Road, Huyton for coffee and a chat!
Coffee Mornings are as follows:
Wednesday 27 September
Wednesday 25 October
Wednesday 22 November
Our coffee mornings run from 10am – 12.00 noon. All carers are welcome! |
Tue 5
Sep 2023
|
Halewood Carer Coffee Mornings 2023 |
Join us at New Hutte Neighbourhood Centre, Lichfield Road, Halewood for coffee and a chat!
Dates for our 2023 Halewood Coffee Mornings are as follows:
Wednesday 20 September
Wed 18 October
Wed 15 November
Our coffee mornings run from 10 am – 12.00 noon. All carers are welcome! |
Tue 5
Sep 2023
|
Kirkby Carer Coffee Mornings 2023 |
Join us at Kirkby Carers Centre, 143 Bewley Drive, Kirkby for coffee and a chat!
Dates for our 2023 Kirkby Coffee Mornings are as follows:
Thursday 7 September
Thursday 21 September
Thurs 5 October
Thursday 19 October
Thursday 2 November
Thursday 16 November
Thursday 30 November
Our coffee mornings run from 10 am – 12.00 noon. All carers are welcome! |
Thu 5
Jan 2023
|
Relax Refuel Recharge |
Over the next 12 weeks Knowsley Carers Centre will be holding drop in sessions for our carers and the person they care for.
There are many ‘warm hubs’ taking place across Knowsley and we are opening our doors to our carers and their cared for to help reduce loneliness, give advice on how to combat poverty and most important, to keep warm during this time.
The next session will take place on:
Date:Tuesday 10th January
Time: 12noon – 2.30pm
Venue: Knowsley Carers Centre, 143 Bewley Drive Kirkby L32 9PE
Why not pop in to the Carers Centre where our friendly staff will be there to welcome you.
• Have a hot lunch of soup or scouse and a roll
• Chat with others
• Charge your mobile phone or make use of the internet
• Enjoy hot drinks
• Quizzes
• Factsheets with valuable information
If you would like further information, please call the Centre on 0151 549 1412
|
Thu 1
Dec 2022
|
Cost of Living |
The cost of living crisis is a major concern for carers. Staff at Knowsley Carers Centre are here to help you address the challenges you face this winter but there is also information and support and available via the following link.
https://www.knowsleynews.co.uk/cost-of-living-support/
|
Thu 7
Jul 2022
|
All-age Carers Strategy Refresh |
Over the summer months there will be a number of engagement events providing an opportunity for carers to have their say about what should be included in the refresh of the All-age Carers Strategy. But if you cant attend one of these events you can still have your say by completing the survey via the link. Click here to take part in the survey
To find out more about the refresh of the Carers Strategy see our latest newsletter or contact us on Tel 0151 549 1412 or via enquiries@knowsleycarers.co.uk |
Tue 4
Jan 2022
|
Grab a Jab |
Where to get your COVID-19 vaccination in Knowsley
Given the rising cases of the Omicron variant, the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones is to get vaccinated.
First, second and booster vaccines are available and if you’ve not yet had any vaccine, it’s not too late and residents are encouraged to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
A number of pharmacies across the Borough are offering COVID-19 vaccination appointments. They can be booked through the national booking system – visit www.nhs.uk/coronavirus-vaccine or ring 119.
As well as pharmacy provision, vaccination clinics will be running in Kirkby between Tuesday 4 January and Friday 7 January at Kirkby One Stop Shop, Norwich Way, L32 8XY from 10am until 4pm. No appointment is needed.
You can also book a COVID-19 vaccination appointment through your GP.
From Tuesday 4 January, call Healthwatch Knowsley on 0151 449 3954 (open from 9am until 5pm Monday to Friday).
Let’s get vaccinated and play our part to help to reduce the spread of the virus in our communities.
|
Tue 14
Sep 2021
|
Protect yourself and those you care for from flu |
Did you know that carers are entitled to a free flu vaccination to protect themselves and those they care for from flu?
People who are in receipt of Carers Allowance, or those who are the main carer of an older or disabled person whose welfare may be at risk if the carer falls ill, are eligible for a free vaccination.
Knowsley Councils Public Health team is appealing to all vulnerable groups to protect themselves this winter by getting vaccinated. As flu and Covid 19 will be circulating at the same time this year, it is more important than ever to protect those most at risk from flu.
If youre a carer you should inform your GP practice so this can be recorded, and you will then be eligible for a free vaccination and should contact your practice to arrange a vaccination. You can also have a free flu jab at your local pharmacy if you are recorded as a carer.
Other at risk groups eligible for free vaccinations are people aged 50 years or over, pregnant women, people with long-term medical conditions including heart disease, diabetes, severe asthma, bronchitis, liver and kidney disease. Free vaccines are also offered to people with weakened immune systems and their household contacts, the morbidly obese, people living in long stay residential care homes and frontline health and social care workers.
All children aged 2 -15 years (on 31 August 2021), those aged over 6 months in at risk groups receive a nasal spray vaccine in a bid to slow down the spread of the virus.
The flu vaccine changes every year to fight the latest strains of flu, so even if you had a vaccination last winter you need another one this year to stay safe from flu.
Further information about the flu vaccine can be found on the NHS Choices website.
|
Thu 13
May 2021
|
Dementia Action Week 17th-23rd May 2021 |
KMBC Dementia Partnership Board invite people affected by dementia, their families and professionals to complete the surveys here and here
to help shape the Dementia Strategy for Knowsley. To find out more about whats happening in Knowsley during Dementia Action Week see our latest newsletter. |
Thu 11
Mar 2021
|
Carers to receive COVID-19 vaccine |
As a carer, you play an invaluable role in our communities so it’s important that you are vaccinated as quickly as possible, to not only protect yourself, but also the people you care for.
If you have informed your GP that you are a carer or if you are in receipt of a Carers Allowance, then you will be contacted shortly to arrange an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Carers registered as a carer with their GP
If you are registered as a carer with your GP, they will contact you to arrange an appointment at one of the vaccination sites in Huyton or Kirkby. You don’t need to do anything as you will be contacted directly.
Carers in receipt of a Carers Allowance
If you’re in receipt of a Carers Allowance, the Department for Work and Pensions will write to you with instructions on how to book an appointment through the national booking system. However, you don’t have to wait to be contacted, you can call 119 or visit www.nhs.uk/covidvaccine to make an appointment.
Other carers
If you are a carer in Knowsley, but do not fall into one of the above two categories, it’s important that you make it known that you are a carer so that an appointment can be made for you to be vaccinated.
You can do this by ringing Knowsley Clinical Commissioning Group on 0151 244 4121.
You will be asked about your caring role, who you care for and information about their health conditions. An appointment will then be made for you to be vaccinated. You will also be asked if you wish your GP and the Carers Centre to know you are a carer.
Vaccination Key Facts
The COVID-19 vaccine is a huge step forward in our fight against coronavirus, potentially saving tens of thousands of lives.
The COVID-19 vaccine has been through three phases of clinical trials to ensure it meets the highest standard of safety and effectiveness.
Just like any other vaccine, the COVID-19 vaccine works by teaching your immune system how to defend itself against attack.
You can’t catch the virus from the COVID-19 vaccine.
|
Thu 11
Mar 2021
|
PPE for carers who do not live with the person they care for |
The government has recently announced the roll out of a programme that will see free Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) given to unpaid carers who do not live with the person they care for. The scheme will run until the end of June 2021.
To be eligible for PPE as an unpaid carer you must not live with the person you care for and you will have to be assessed to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria for PPE. If you are eligible for PPE you must collect this from one of the two collection points in either Kirkby or Huyton.
If you would like to apply for PPE as an unpaid carer please telephone Knowsley Carers Centre on 549 1412 or email enquiries@knowsleycarers.co.uk
|
Tue 23
Feb 2021
|
Does your GP know you are a carer? |
If you let your GP practice know that you have a caring role you can be identified as a carer on your medical records. This will help the practice to take care of you for example by offering the flu jab annually. Carers who are identified by their GP practice may also be eligible for a COVID vaccination.
Caring can have an impact on both your physical and mental health so knowing that you have a caring role is part of the picture that will help clinicians to better understand your medical problems. If you would like more information regarding this, please contact Knowsley Carers Centre on Tel 0151 549 1412 |
Mon 4
Jan 2021
|
Make a fresh start! |
Weould like to wish everyone a peaceful and healthy new year and invite you along to the Carers Strategy Group meeting due to take place on Thursday 14th January at 10.30 am on Zoom If you would like to attend please contact us by email to enquiries@knowsleycarers.co.uk
The Carers Strategy Group will be looking at the six priorities for carers included in the All Age Knowsley Carers Strategy 2020-25,and helping to monitor progress across all priorities. By getting involved you can help to improve services for carers across the borough. |
Thu 17
Dec 2020
|
Christmas Closure |
The last working day for staff at Knowsley Carers Centre this year is Wednesday 23rd December 2020. We will open again on Monday 4th January 2021. If during this period you have any urgent concerns please contact the Knowsley Access Team on Tel 0151 443 2600.
The staff would like to wish everyone a peaceful Christmas and a happy, healthy new year. |
Mon 7
Dec 2020
|
Care Home Visits |
The guidance for providers does allow for care home visits to happen indoors. The guidance applies to all care homes – regardless of which Tier the care home is in. Visitors will need to take a Coronavirus test and if that comes back negative, will need to wear PPE throughout the visit. Physical touching, such as holding hands and hugging, will be allowed. These tests will be a rapid test, with results returned in half an hour.
An extra 46 million items of free PPE will be sent to CQC-registered care home providers through the Government portal in addition to PPE already available. The number of tests kits being supplied has been modelled to allow up to two visitors per resident, visiting twice a week. Care homes will manage the number of visits to ensure they can enable safe visiting and the programme will be continuously reviewed as it is rolled out. The guidance does say that ideally and when possible, it would be the same two visitors each time.
There will be extra infection control measures in place and providers are told to highlight to visitors that measures such as Coronavirus Tests and PPE reduce, and do not eliminate risk.
Unpaid carers of people who live in care homes should contact the care home and ask to make arrangements for visits.
|
Thu 26
Nov 2020
|
Cooking with Care |
We know healthy eating plays an important role in keeping our bodies healthy and strong as well as preventing illness. Public Health nutritionists at Food Active and partners have produced this helpful and interesting information guide.
You can access the toolkit here.
Caring in later life can be a rewarding role, but it is not without its challenges and stresses. Therefore, eating well and being active are great ways to ensure we stay healthy, meaning we can fulfil a good quality of live and provide the best level of care we can for our loved one or family member.
The Cooking with Care toolkit provides simple information on how to eat healthy in later life whilst managing the role of a carer and useful tips and advice on cooking and food skills. |
Mon 5
Oct 2020
|
Eligible for a free flu vaccination? |
All children and adults with learning disabilities and their carers (family member or paid supporter) are identified as eligible for a flu vaccine as part of the National Flu Immunisation programme.
People with learning disabilities are less likely to get the flu if the people around them have also been vaccinated. Family carers can get a free flu vaccination as well as health and social care workers. Services should make changes that help people with learning disabilities have a flu vaccination. Reasonable adjustments are a legal requirement and may be required for a person with a learning disability who might not otherwise get the vaccination.
If you or a member of your family has a learning disability, please see the attached letter here to present to your GP or pharmacist.
|
Mon 5
Oct 2020
|
Easy Read Info on Covid 19 |
There are a number of Easy Read documents available relating to Covid 19
They are as follows; Introducing the NHS Covid 19 app here
Get tested if you have any signs of coronavirus. NHS Test and Trace here
Alert-Isolate NHS Test and Trace here |
Tue 22
Sep 2020
|
Contacting the Carers Centre |
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, staff at Knowsley Carers Centre are following government guidance and working from home. If you need support during this period, please contact us on Tel 0151 549 1412 leaving your name, contact details and a brief d |
Tue 9
Jun 2020
|
Carers Week |
The theme for this years Carers Week is Make Caring Visible and now more than ever during the covid 19 outbreak its imperative that carers are recognised and valued for what they do. This year, were unable to celebrate Carers Week in our usual way with events and activities at the Carers Centre but you can find out more about how carers have been experiencing the lockdown in our new newsletter,(see publications) or have a look at the Healthwatch E bulletin where members of Carers Vision are telling their stories throughout the week. Go to wwwhealthwatchknowsley.co.uk |
Tue 12
May 2020
|
Access to COVID testing to include unpaid carers. |
The DHSC have revised their guidance on access to testing to include unpaid carers. Please see the link below here further information.
If you have COVID 19 symptoms you can apply for a test using the following link. |
Thu 30
Apr 2020
|
Healthwatch Knowsley wants to hear about how the COVID-19 outbreak has affected you |
Healthwatch Knowsley aims to give residents and communities a stronger voice, both to influence and challenge how health & social care services are provided. Your feedback is crucial to this role. To help you to have your say, we have a new survey which asks about your experience of accessing health and social care services and the impact Covid-19 has had on you and your family. It also asks about your wellbeing and how you have found accessing information and advice to help you at this time. We are unable to host our usual focus groups, engagement sessions, partnership boards or coffee mornings at the moment, so feedback through the survey is more important than ever. The survey has been live now for almost a week and we have had a really good response so far, so if you have filled it in, thank you! If you have not yet completed a survey then please click this link to do so. If you would like to complete the survey but you are not able to do so online, do not hesitate to get in touch with Healthwatch Knowsley on 0151 449 3954 and we can complete your survey over the phone.
|
Mon 9
Mar 2020
|
Information about Covid 19 |
For information about the Covid 19 outbreak and what precautions you should take, please visit the government website https://www.gov.uk Knowsley Carers Centre is currently operating a telephone only service. |
Tue 14
Jan 2020
|
Carers Survey |
The survey findings will highlight what is important to both adult and young carers in their caring role and what will help them to sustain that role.
In addition to the Survey there will be a number of focus groups taking place across the Borough. If you would like to attend one of these sessions call the Carers Centre on 0151 549 1412.
A number of priorities and actions from the previous strategy, focused on improving the carer assessment process, providing opportunities for regular personalised breaks and maximising carer’s finances, will also be considered for inclusion in the new strategy due to be published in Spring.
Cllr Sean Donnelly, Knowsley Council’s Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care said: “When developing the latest strategy we need to listen to carers and hear about the things that are important to themâ€Â.
“Carers are a critical part of the care system. The number of unpaid carers in the borough is on the increase and their needs are likely to change dramatically over the next ten years and beyond. This latest strategy will reaffirm our commitment to supporting carers and recognising their importance in supporting some of the most vulnerable members of our community.â€Â
You can find the survey here or pick up a paper copy at council one-stop shops or libraries. The closing date for responses is 28 February.
If you would like any further information, advice or guidance please call Knowsley Carers’ Centre on 0151 549 1412.
Survey Here
|
Mon 11
Sep 2017
|
Combined General Meeting of Governors and Annual Members Meeting 2017 |
This meeting will take place at the Conference Room , Research Unit, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Thomas Drive, Liverpool, L14 3PE. All welcome, to book a place, contact the Membership Office by emailing membership.office@lhch.nhs.uk or by calling 0151 600 1410
receive the annual report and accounts from the Board of Directors and hear a report from the Governors along with details of future plans and service developments. This is an opportunity to share views and ask questions about services provided. |
Mon 11
Sep 2017
|
Combined General Meeting of Governors and Annual Members Meeting 2017 |
This meeting will take place at the Conference Room , Research Unit, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Thomas Drive, Liverpool, L14 3PE. All welcome, to book a place, contact the Membership Office by emailing membership.office@lhch.nhs.uk or by calling 0151 600 1410
receive the annual report and accounts from the Board of Directors and hear a report from the Governors along with details of future plans and service developments. This is an opportunity to share views and ask questions about services provided. |
Tue 29
Aug 2017
|
Call to Action Day |
KDC has been talking to lots of people about adult social care services in Knowsley. Now its time for more people to get involved.
We are pleased to announce the chance for those who use services, their carers and families to get alongside the decision-makers in Knowsley Council to help shape support services for the future.
Commissioners of services want to give people the power to change the way their support is delivered. This event is a big step towards co-production in Knowsley.
This will be the first of three important planning days and will focus on Supported Living and Respite Services.
Want to be involved?
To reserve your place contact Johanne at KDC.
Phone: 0151 480 4090
Email: johanne.ross@kdc.org.uk |
Mon 8
May 2017
|
Carers Strategy Group – Thursday 11th May |
This is an opportunity to have your voice heard and share your experiences as a Carer.
If you have any queries please get in touch with Kelly Hurn on 0151 449 3954 or email kelly.hurn@healthwatchknowsley.co.uk
If you are unable to attend but would like to provide input into the strategy, please get in touch.
Please note transport is available on request, by contacting:
Lee-Ann.Danton@healthwatchknowsley.co.uk
|
Thu 12
Jan 2017
|
Moving and Handling Course |
Many carers suddenly suffer back injury after several years of caring for someone. Typically, this is caused by the gradual damage caused to their back through lack of awareness of correct techniques finally catching up with them. The straw that breaks the camels back! To add insult to injury, a carer who damages their back is three times more likely to suffer the same again compared to someone who hasnt had a back injury....
Although this Moving and Handling course cant guarantee against injury, it will help to make you more aware of the risks and causes of back injury, and introduces techniques you can use to reduce the chance of it happening to you. Prevention is better than cure!
|
Tue 1
Nov 2016
|
Female Only Spa |
Are you feeling stressed, run down or just need time out from your caring role, then we have a female spa day on the 22nd November.This package includes a light lunch which will be served in the relaxation room and your choice of one 60 minute treatment. Call 0151 549 1412 for more information.
Throughout the day you will be able to take full advantage of the wet spa facilities which includes the Alpine Herbal Sauna, Crystal Steam Room, Spa Jacuzzi and Wet Rest Area.
Please call the Centre to put your name down on our list, as always the Traffic Light System will be used to prioritise the offer of a place. We will be taking a £5 deposit which will go towards future trips/activities for carers.
|
Tue 1
Nov 2016
|
Male Only Spa Day |
Are you feeling stressed, run down or just need time out from your caring role, then we have a Male only spa day on the 6th December.
Only 8 places available.
This package includes a light lunch which will be served in the relaxation room and your choice of one 60 minute treatment. Call 0151 549 1412 for more information.
Throughout the day you will be able to take full advantage of the wet spa facilities which includes the Alpine Herbal Sauna, Crystal Steam Room, Spa Jacuzzi and Wet Rest Area. Please call the Centre to put your name down on our list, as always the Traffic Light System will be used to prioritise the offer of a place. We will be taking a £5 deposit which will go towards future trips/activities for carers.
|
Wed 6
Jan 2016
|
The Carers Voice Course |
For several years now members of Knowsley Carers Centre training group, Carers Vision, have been helping to deliver training to health and social care staff across the borough. Members have also represented carers on a range of forums and partnership boards. Taking part in the training activities of Carers Vision is one of a number of opportunities open to participants on this course which will enable them to raise awareness of the issues carers face. |
Tue 24
Nov 2015
|
Do you have a child under 18? |
Help protect them from flu with a simple nasal spray or vaccination. If your child suffers from certain health conditions, including asthma, epilepsy,diabetes, liver or kidney disease, even if well managed, catching flu can cause serious illness.
Your child may not be able to fight flu as effectively as other children can, or it might make their existing condition worse.
From the age of six months, children with these conditions should have a flu vaccination every year.
Most children from 2 years old will be offered the nasal spray, which is fast and painless. Contact your GP and make an appointment today. |
Thu 29
Oct 2015
|
Carers Rights Day |
There will be representatives from other agencies, including Knowsley Disability Concerns Andy Gilbert who will give a talk on Direct Payments.
The event is from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and a lunch will be provided.
Please contact Knowsley Carers Centre on Tel:0151 549 1412 if you are interested in attending. |
Thu 29
Oct 2015
|
Joint Strategic Needs Assessment |
Knowsleys Health and Wellbeing Board are currently updating the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment for the Borough, which sets out the health and wellbeing needs of Knowsley. As part of the process the council are seeking views on the main issues for community members who have a learning or physical disability and access services in Knowsley.
There will be a session on Wednesday 11th November 2015 at 10am-12pm at the Old School House.
If you would like to attend, please email Jen.Casey@healthwatchknowsley.co.uk
or Tel: 0151 449 3954
Jen Casey
Network Support Officer - Knowsley Engagement Forum & Partnership Support
The Old School House,
St. Johns Road,
Huyton,
Knowsley,
L36 0UX
www.healthwatchknowsley.co.uk
|
Wed 26
Aug 2015
|
Carers and Adult Social Care Forum |
We intend to put any questions raised at this meeting to a panel of senior officers from Adult Social Care at a future event. Last year’s Carers and the Cuts meeting gave rise to positive outcomes and we hope to build upon this success.
For more information and to register interest please contact Knowsley Carers Centre on 549 1412 before 18th September with your contact details.
|
Mon 10
Aug 2015
|
Adult Social Care Local Account. |
Local accounts are important because they give information about how people are supported and where the Council and its partners are doing well and where they need to get better.
You can help by completing the online survey through the following link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AdultSocialCareLocalAccount relating to these 3 key questions:
1. What’s been good for Carers?
2. What’s improved in the last 12 months for Carers?
3. What needs to improve in 2016 for Carers?
This can be more than health and social care and can include issues with housing or transport for example.
Please complete by the 2nd October 2015.
The local account will be published in January 2016.
|
Tue 14
Apr 2015
|
Healthy Homes in Knowsley |
Matthew Ashton, Director of Public Health in Knowsley, said “We know that the impact of a person’s housing on their health and wellbeing is huge. Living in damp housing, struggling to pay heating bills on low incomes or trying to get around in non-adapted homes with a disability can cause unnecessary illness, injury and unhappiness. The Knowsley Healthy Homes initiative has been designed to address issues and improve both the living conditions and the health and wellbeing of our residents.â€
Healthy Homes can help residents who may be experiencing problems such as living in damp conditions, having difficulty managing household bills or disabled residents struggling to get around without adaptations to their home. We also offer simple solutions to problems in the form of free smoke alarms and child safety gates. These can all have a significant impact on your health, wellbeing and general happiness.
If you want to know more about this initiative or to make an appointment you can contact Tel 0800 694 0370 or email: healthyhomes@knowsley.gov.uk
|
Wed 18
Feb 2015
|
Carers and the Cuts |
Over recent months carers have expressed concern about a number of issues. They have seen the introduction of charging for travel to and from day care services and a reduction in respite provision. Carers have told staff at Knowsley Carers Centre that they feel increasingly under pressure with the changes taking place, they fear more cuts in services and feel frustrated about the lack of communication and consultation about services. The NHS and Adult Social Services rely on carers to provide invaluable support to the cared for person. Staff at Knowsley Carers Centre requested that the panel attend the meeting to start a more positive consultative relationship between carers and local authority officers. The meeting was highly charged with carers demonstrating their strength of feeling about the topics discussed but the outcome was positive and they came away with a commitment from the officers present to engage fully with the issues through further consultation.If you would like to know more about how the consultation process is progressing, please contact the Kirkby office on Tel: 0151 549 1412 |
Wed 1
Oct 2014
|
Dementia Friends |
People with dementia get by with a little help from their friends. And anybody can become a Dementia Friend.
It’s just about understanding a bit more about dementia and the small things you can do to help people with the condition.
Why not book on to a Dementia Friends session and help make your community more dementia-friendly?
Search for a session near you
here |
Mon 15
Sep 2014
|
Don't forget your flu jab! |
If you're looking after someone, tell your GP if you receive Carer's Allowance or are the main carer for the person you're looking after.Explain your concerns for the welfare of the person you're looking after if you should fall ill, for example if there is no one else who would be able to step in.
If you have health problems of your own, your GP should also check to see if you fall into one of the clinical risk groups. Your GP will decide whether you need a flu jab based on this information. |
Thu 11
Sep 2014
|
Minimum wage rise causes loss of income for carers |
Minimum wage rise causes loss of income for carers
The national minimum wage rise in October has had a knock-on effect for many carers who are also earning a wage, as it means they will exceed the threshold for Carer's Allowance and will no longer be eligible to claim it.
Those affected are caught in a 'catch 22'- reducing their working hours to less than 16 per week will bring them back under the threshold, but they would then lose out on tax credits.
At the moment there are an estimated 40,000 people who earn a wage and receive Carer's Allowance.
As the National minimum wage increases to £6.50 per hour, carers working 16 hours per week will be earning £104 per week. This will be over the £102 earnings limit which would result in a loss of entitlement to Carers Allowance.
This situation will be alleviated in April when the earnings threshold for Carer's Allowance is due to rise, meaning those affected will again be able to claim it. However, if the minimum wage rises again next year, carers will once more be placed in the position of losing Carer's Allowance in October and having to re-apply in April. As well as causing significant loss of income, this makes life very complicated.
(some information taken from Carers Trust website) |
Thu 11
Sep 2014
|
Carers Survey on the uptake and quality of Annual Health Checks for Adults with Learning Disabilities |
Carers Survey on the uptake and quality of Annual Health Checks for Adults with Learning Disabilities
Annual health checks for adults with a learning disability were designed to help improve the health and the access to healthcare of adults with learning disabilities.
However, uptake of the health checks is low and there is evidence to suggest that the quality of health checks varies widely.
Learning Disability Carers Community and Karens Page have produced a survey to investigate the uptake, quality and barriers to accessing the health-checks.
https://www.quicksurveys.com/tqsruntime.aspx?surveyData=KucktcPF06BFJvxh8SGPEAMsDTtEumSM6GSTy44XZ80= |
|
|
|