This is an awareness session to increase understanding of why children might be anxious about school, identify potential triggers and look at available support and strategies. This session is suitable for parents/carers of all school aged children but may be of limited value to parents of children with more complex needs Tuesday 26th September—09:30-11:30 To book places please email tewv.countydurhamcamhstraining@nhs.net to access the Trust website for further details. Please state which sessions (and dates) you’d like to attend. The sessions are aimed at parents of school aged children but parents of younger/older children are very welcome. The sessions will be led by a CAMHS trainer and will run on Microsoft TEAMS. If you have any additional needs, please mention this in the booking email

This event has had to be postponed - new date coming soon! 

 

Join us for a cuppa and a chat. All Carers Welcome! For more information contact Gill Taylor on: 0191 9174708 or email gill.taylor@dccarers.org

6 weeks Virtual Yoga Sessions with Julie Metcalf. Starting 8th September at 9.15am. If you would like to attend the Yoga sessions please complete this form and we will send you the Zoom link near to the date

Join us for a chat with other Carers online. We often have speakers to talk about all kinds of subjects and advice about what is available for Carers. This event is on the First Monday of every month at 7pm. We look forward to seeing you there! All unpaid Carers are welcome to join, even if you are not registered with Durham County Carers Support or Darlington Carers Support. If you would like to attend please click HERE and a joining link will be emailed to you before the session

You're invited to come along and see our achievements and plans for the future, Refreshments included

Topics of Discussion:

• Annual Report presentation
• Election of Trustees
• Presentation of financial accounts
• Celebration of achievements and future plans

Bishop Auckland Football Club, Heritage Park, Stadium Way, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, DL14 9AE

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

This will be held via zoom - to register you interest click HERE

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 Anthony Douglass - Mental Health Carer Support and Development Worker for Durham County Carers on 01325 524605 or email anthony.douglass@dccarers.org  

6 weeks Virtual Yoga Sessions with Julie Metcalf. Starting 8th September at 9.15am. If you would like to attend the Yoga sessions please complete this form and we will send you the Zoom link near to the date

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

Anxiety (Two groups) this session looks at what anxiety is, what the triggers might be, how to identify it and how we can support our children and young people. Tuesday 10th October 09:30-11:30—Over 11 years Tuesday 24th October 09:30-11:30 — 5-11 years Emotional Wellbeing This session will focus on emotional wellbeing, what is it and how can we improve it for ourselves and our children. Tuesday 14th November 09:30-11:30 To book places please email tewv.countydurhamcamhstraining@nhs.net to access the Trust website for further details. Please state which sessions (and dates) you’d like to attend. The sessions are aimed at parents of school aged children but parents of younger/older children are very welcome. The sessions will be led by a CAMHS trainer and will run on Microsoft TEAMS. If you have any additional needs, please mention this in the booking email

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.

Register your interest here

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

Each session will run 10am to 3pm Lunch and refreshments will be provided for you to enjoy each day

Workshop Sessions: Session 1 - Introduction to PBS Tues 10th Oct. Session 2 - PBS tools and how to use them Tues 17th Oct. Session 3 - Well-being support and catch up Tues 24th Oct

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

Come along for an informal chat. All Carers Welcome. For more information call Janice on: 01833 600577 NEW VENUE: Community Centre, Wear Road , Stanley DH9 6AH. `

NEW SESSION—Understanding Sleep This workshop will provide an understanding of sleep cycles and importance of good sleep hygiene and routine. We will look at why sleep problems may occur for young people, possible causes and look at strategies to help your child develop good sleep habits. Wednesday 11th October 1:30pm-3:00pm To book places please email tewv.countydurhamcamhstraining@nhs.net to access the Trust website for further details. Please state which sessions (and dates) you’d like to attend. The sessions are aimed at parents of school aged children but parents of younger/older children are very welcome. The sessions will be led by a CAMHS trainer and will run on Microsoft TEAMS. If you have any additional needs, please mention this in the booking email.

Free Cooking on a budget course for Carers. This is a Free 4 session course over a number of weeks to support you to cook healthy and on a budget. We have partnered with ‘Learning & Skills’ who will be providing the training for us. There are four sessions to this course. Please check the dates and venues before requesting a place. week 1. Wed 11th of Oct 2023 1.30- 3.30pm at King William street housing association hall DL1 3YS week 2  Wed 18th of Oct 2023 1.30- 3.30pm at King William street housing association hall DL1 3YS week 3  Wed 25th of Oct 2023 1.30- 3.30pm at King William street housing association hall DL1 3YS week 4 Changes to note - WED. 8th of NOV. 2023 1.30 - 3.30pm at Wesley Street housing association hall DL1 1HN - 5 min walk from King William street. To book your place click here or to get further information contact learning and Skills 01325 405601   07932 869325

6 weeks Virtual Yoga Sessions with Julie Metcalf. Starting 8th September at 9.15am. If you would like to attend the Yoga sessions please complete this form and we will send you the Zoom link near to the date

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

Register your interest here

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

Each session will run 10am to 3pm Lunch and refreshments will be provided for you to enjoy each day

Workshop Sessions: Session 1 - Introduction to PBS Tues 10th Oct. Session 2 - PBS tools and how to use them Tues 17th Oct. Session 3 - Well-being support and catch up Tues 24th Oct