22nd April
Carers UK
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Success! Health and Care Bill - carers' rights protected at hospital discharge |
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We are delighted to share good news with you all regarding our Health and Care Bill campaign! On 30 March, we welcomed an amendment to the Health and Care Bill which was passed in the Commons having been brought forward by the Government. This places a new duty on NHS hospital trusts in England to ensure that unpaid carers are involved as soon as feasible when plans for the patient’s discharge are being made. The amendment covers all carers of adults needing care and support following hospital discharge, including health care support. This means that young carers looking after adults would also be covered.
Earlier this month, a cross-party group of Peers in the House of Lords won an historic amendment which would have made sure that carers’ rights were retained and enhanced at the point of discharge, which would otherwise have been lost as key legislation was being repealed. Please see more details here.
We want to express our sincere and heartfelt thanks to those of you who supported us through this campaign, by writing to your local MPs, by sharing local examples of poor discharges with us, attending our campaign webinars and for supporting us on social media - we couldn't do these things without you!
If you have any questions about the outcome, please do not hesitate to contact policy@carersuk.org. |
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Food Clubs in Notts
FOOD Clubs and Food Banks
In Nottinghamshire we have 21 FOOD clubs, which are run in Children’s Centres and community venues. For a £1 a year membership fee, you can buy a weekly food hamper at £3.50, which covers food up to £15 - £20 in value. This service is delivered in partnership with Family Action and Fare Share. Click on link for more details:
Food On Our Doorstep - Family Action (family-action.org.uk)
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Music, Memories and More
A new fun session for local people living with dementia and their carers. £5 per person, carer goes free. Sensory activities including singing, crafts & reminiscing, refreshments provided.
Starting Monday 6th June 2022, 1.00pm – 2.30pm at Watnall Baptist Church, Hucknall, NG15 7LD.
Booking essential, contact either Dianne: 07753 165019 / empoweringhealthcic@gmail.com / Debbie: 07841 379136 / debbie@wrbc.co.uk
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Coxmoor Community Golf Sessions and Carers Wellbeing Group
Coxmoor Community Golf Sessions and Carers Wellbeing Group at Coxmoor Golf Club, Sutton in Ashfield on Tuesdays 11am-1pm.
To celebrate Dementia Action Week they are offering free taster sessions.
Free taster sessions available 17th, 24th and 31st May and must be booked in advance.
Contact: Dianne: 07753 165019 / empoweringhealthcic@gmail.com
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Pension Credit
Pension Credit gives you extra money to help with your living costs if you’re over State Pension age and on a low income. Pension Credit can also help with housing costs such as ground rent or service charges. You might get extra help if you’re a carer, severely disabled, or responsible for a child or young person.
Pension Credit is separate from your State Pension. You can get Pension Credit even if you have other income, savings or own your own home.
Other help if you get Pension Credit
If you get Pension Credit you can also get other help, such as:
- Housing Benefit if you rent the property you live in
- Support for Mortgage Interest if you own the property you live in
- Council Tax Reduction
- a free TV licence if you’re aged 75 or over
- help with NHS dental treatment, glasses and transport costs for hospital appointments
- help with your heating costs
Check if you are eligible: 0800 99 1234 / https://www.gov.uk/pension-credit
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COVID Vaccination for People with a Learning Disability
If you or someone you care for is on the Learning Disability Register and cannot visit a Vaccination Centre, you can request to be visited at your house, or other
location, for your Covid-19 vaccination.
Contact your GP, or the Learning Disability Home Vaccinations Team to book a Covid-19 Vaccination Appointment.
Email: LDvaccinations.fr@nhs.net / Telephone: 07919 210 728
Please accept our apologies if you are no longer a carer, if you would like us to update your records and remove your details from the mailing list please
get in touch: nottinghamshirehub@tuvida.org / 0115 8248 824