Six Workshops Every Thursday Starting

Thursday 16th February 2023 - Thursday 23rd March 2023

10.00am - 1.30pm

UTASS Middleton in Teesdale DL12 0SN

If you are a Carer and you would like to know more about getting online and operating a device these workshops are ideal for you.

We can show you how to: -

• Stay safe online
• Shop and bank online
• Manage emails
• Use social media
• Attach photos and documents and much more

To book a place follow this link: IT Interest Form (office.com) or please call Anthony Douglass on 01325 524605 or email anthony.douglass@dccarers.org

Ramsey Taylor from Durham Enable will talk about support available for young people with Education Health Care Plans who are approaching the end of education, and would like to seek employment. Book here

Six Workshops Every Tuesday Starting

Tuesday 28th March 23 - Tuesday 2nd May 23

10.00am - 1.30pm

Four Clocks Bishop Auckland DL14 7EH

If you are a Carer and you would like to know more about getting online and operating a device in a fun way these workshops are ideal for you.

We can show you how to: -

• Stay safe online
• Shop and bank online
• Manage emails
• Use social media
• Attach photos and documents and much more

Tea, Coffee, Buffet and a good old belly laugh will be provided

To book a place please call

Alison Dixon

on 0191 500 6031 or email

alison.dixon@dccarers.org

Do you support an adult with a learning disability with behaviours you find challenging? Come along to the Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) workshops for family carers to learn more about tools that could help you and the person you support live a better life. To find out more contact: Adele Blair 01388 439748 or adele.blair@dccarers.org or Janice Coulson 01833 600577 janice.coulson@dccarers.orgAdele or Janice will discuss what suits you best and confirm your place. Each session will run 10:30am to 2:30pm. Lunch and refreshments will be provided for you to enjoy each day.

Each set of workshops has 3 sessions :

• Session 1 - Introduction to PBS
• Session 2 - PBS tools and how to use them
• Session 3 - Well-being support and catch up

Tues 14th March, Tues 28th March and Tues 9th May (Bullion Hall, Chester le Street)

Tues 30th May, Tues 6th June and Tues 20th June (Four Clocks, Bishop Auckland)

Tues 10th October, Tues 17th Oct and Tues 31st Oct (East Durham Trust, Peterlee)

Each session will run 10:30am to 2:30pm. Lunch and refreshments will be provided for you to enjoy each day

Caring for someone with a mental health condition is hard. The invisibility of the illness can make it feel like you're not a 'real' Carer. Trust us: you are! And you're making a huge difference to someone's life. Please join us for a relaxed informal discussion on the last Tuesday of every month, from 1pm to 2.30pm, at the King William Street Community Centre, Darlington. DL1 4YS. For more information about the group, please contact Andrew West on 0191 917 4709, or email: andrew.west@darlingtoncarers.org

Join us for a cuppa and a chat. Aileen Scott on 01388 439745 or email aileen.scott@dccarers.org

Six Workshops Every Thursday Starting

Thursday 30th March 23 - Thursday 4th May 23

10.00am - 1.30pm

Four Clocks Bishop Auckland DL14 7EH

If you are a Carer and you would like to know more about getting online and operating a device in a fun way these workshops are ideal for you.

We can show you how to: -

• Stay safe online
• Shop and bank online
• Manage emails
• Use social media
• Attach photos and documents and much more

Tea, Coffee, Buffet and a good old belly laugh will be provided

To book a place please call

Alison Dixon

on 0191 500 6031 or email

alison.dixon@dccarers.org

Six Workshops Every Tuesday Starting

Tuesday 28th March 23 - Tuesday 2nd May 23

10.00am - 1.30pm

Four Clocks Bishop Auckland DL14 7EH

If you are a Carer and you would like to know more about getting online and operating a device in a fun way these workshops are ideal for you.

We can show you how to: -

• Stay safe online
• Shop and bank online
• Manage emails
• Use social media
• Attach photos and documents and much more

Tea, Coffee, Buffet and a good old belly laugh will be provided

To book a place please call

Alison Dixon

on 0191 500 6031 or email

alison.dixon@dccarers.org

Please come and join us for a free cuppa and biscuit at our informal Main Carers Support Group. At King William Street Community Centre, Darlington DL1 4YS We often have speakers and it's a great place to get information about services within your caring role as well as support from other Carers. For more information and to Book a place  contact: Ruth Sykes on 01325 524613 or email ruth.sykes@darlingtoncarers.org

Six Workshops Every Thursday Starting

Thursday 30th March 23 - Thursday 4th May 23

10.00am - 1.30pm

Four Clocks Bishop Auckland DL14 7EH

If you are a Carer and you would like to know more about getting online and operating a device in a fun way these workshops are ideal for you.

We can show you how to: -

• Stay safe online
• Shop and bank online
• Manage emails
• Use social media
• Attach photos and documents and much more

Tea, Coffee, Buffet and a good old belly laugh will be provided

To book a place please call

Alison Dixon

on 0191 500 6031 or email

alison.dixon@dccarers.org

Join us for a chat with other Carers online. We often have speakers to talk about all kinds of subjects. This event is on the First Thursday of every month. We look forward to seeing you there!

Carers Support Group    Are you supporting an adult who is living with mental ill health?  If so, there is a Carers Support Group that you may find helpful.   The group is there for you to get support from other Carers, TEWV staff and a worker from DCCS. There is always time to talk, share and listen.   We can also arrange for discussion focussing on particular conditions and/or input from specialist workers – whatever the group decide.    The person you are supporting could be getting support from Community based Adult Mental Health Services, currently be an in-patient or not using any services – if you are supporting them this group could help support you!   The group meets on the 1ST Thursday of every month   from 6pm - 8pm   at  Lanchester Road Hospital, Lanchester Road, Durham DH1 5RD    If you are interested please contact Karen Wilson - Mental Health Carer Support and Development Worker for Durham County Carers on 0191 5006011 or email karen.wilson@dccarers.org    

Bullion Hall, South Approach, Bullion Lane, Chester – le – Street, Co Durham, DH2 2DW The Dementia Carers Drop In aims to give Carers of people with any form of dementia a place to go for a chat with tea, coffee and biscuits. It is very informal and as well as useful conversations about caring for a person with dementia during which ideas, coping strategies and tips are exchanged - the focus is very much on getting a break and talking to people who really understand the challenges involved in being a dementia Carer and having a good time together. For more information or to join in call: Steve Gillgallon on: 0191 5006013

Durham County Cricket Thursday 11th May 2023 Durham v Yorkshire at The Riverside, Chester le Street, DH3 3QR • Tea and Coffee on arrival • 2 course lunch • Private Box (Max capacity 12) This is for Carers only and places are limited £3 refundable deposit required to save your space. Book here

Six Workshops Every Tuesday Starting

Tuesday 28th March 23 - Tuesday 2nd May 23

10.00am - 1.30pm

Four Clocks Bishop Auckland DL14 7EH

If you are a Carer and you would like to know more about getting online and operating a device in a fun way these workshops are ideal for you.

We can show you how to: -

• Stay safe online
• Shop and bank online
• Manage emails
• Use social media
• Attach photos and documents and much more

Tea, Coffee, Buffet and a good old belly laugh will be provided

To book a place please call

Alison Dixon

on 0191 500 6031 or email

alison.dixon@dccarers.org

Join us for a cuppa and a chat. Dawn Mallows on 01207 263491 or email dawn.mallows@dccarers.org

The 11th of January 2023 will be our first meeting. Come along for an informal chat. All Carers Welcome. For more information call Janice on: 01833 600577

Six Workshops Every Thursday Starting

Thursday 30th March 23 - Thursday 4th May 23

10.00am - 1.30pm

Four Clocks Bishop Auckland DL14 7EH

If you are a Carer and you would like to know more about getting online and operating a device in a fun way these workshops are ideal for you.

We can show you how to: -

• Stay safe online
• Shop and bank online
• Manage emails
• Use social media
• Attach photos and documents and much more

Tea, Coffee, Buffet and a good old belly laugh will be provided

To book a place please call

Alison Dixon

on 0191 500 6031 or email

alison.dixon@dccarers.org

Join us for a cuppa and a chat. Adele Blair on 01388 439748 or email adele.blair@dccarers.org

We have teamed up with Inclusion North for an activity day at Alan Shearer Centre, on the 14th April 2023. The ASC is a specialist recreational and social facility for people with complex physical and learning disabilities and sensory  impairments. It has many different sensory activities to stimulate both children and adults with complex needs and is open to Carers and their immediate families. The centre is fully accessible including changing facilities and we will provide a packed lunch. The centre is suitable for disabled people of all ages and caters to a wide spectrum of need. , DCCS are not responsible for any children/cared for person's and they must be supervised by a parent/Carer at all times. There is a £3 refundable deposit for each place. To book your place click here