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We need you …To complete Carers Network’s

Annual Carers’ Survey!This is your chance to tell us what we’re doing well, what you value and what we need to do better.

It’s important to us that you are receiving the services you need from Carers Network, so we ask all the carers we support to fill in our annual survey. This is so that way we can improve the support available to you!

The survey can be completed securely online here:www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CarersNetwork

The information given in survey responses is kept confidential – and personal data will not be shared outside of Carers Network.

It won’t take much more than 5 minutes to do, and your time taken to complete this survey is greatly appreciated.

If you submit the form with your email address, we will enter your name into a draw to win a £50 voucher that can be redeemed at many High Street stores. If you would rather not submit the form with your email address, please email [email protected] after completing the survey with ‘I’ve told CN what I think!’ in the subject line and we will enter you into the draw.

If you do not have internet access you can complete a paper copy of the survey next time you attend a support group or have a carers assessment. Otherwise, you can request a copy of the form by calling 020 8960 3033.

The sun shone on Thurs 19 July for the Portman Summer Street party! It was great to see so many carers who came down to join in the fun and explore the stalls.

Photo Finish! Sonia and Francis from Carers Network take on the smoothie bike challenge

This is our second year as The Portman Estate’s Charity Partner, and at the party we hosted a stall on New Quebec Street selling prize draw raffle tickets. We had some fantastic prizes generously donated by local businesses.

The raffle raised over £900, which will help us launch and deliver exciting new projects. Please watch this space for details!We would like to thank The Grazing Goat, Cadenhead’s Whisky Shop, Nigel Rayment Milliner, Locanda Locatelli, Mouki Mou, The Zetter Townhouse, Z Hotels, The Rajdoot, The Pickled Hen, Lord’s, Total Chi, Ortigia Sicilia, Sandy’s Corsican Pizza, Oliver Bonas, The Borough Barista, Daisy Green, Eliská Design and London Grace for their generous support in donating raffle prizes.

The CN Stall at Street Party

The Portman Summer Street Party

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Carers Network has an opportunity for carers to enter a draw to win a free pair of tickets for you and the person you look after to go to the Relaxed Prom at The Royal Albert Hall on Monday 27 August (bank holiday Monday). The performance will start at 4:15pm.

The relaxed prom is a special performance. Everyone is welcome: there is a relaxed attitude to movement and noise, plus ‘chill-out’ spaces outside the auditorium. The Prom features picture communication systems on large screens, audio description and British Sign Language interpretation. The orchestra is joined by its ground-breaking disabled-led ensemble, BSO Resound. See more information here: http://bit.ly/relaxed-prom

To enter your name into a draw to win a pair of tickets please call 020 8960 3033 or email [email protected] before 3pm on Monday 20 August. The draw will then be made at 4pm that day with the winners informed on Tuesday 21 August.

Annual General Meeting 2018Save The Date!

Carers Network’s 2018 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be on Wednesday 21 November 2018 from 1pm-3pm at the Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, W10 4JL.The AGM is important as Members of Carers Network* get to vote on matters such as who becomes a Trustee – the people responsible for governing the organisation.All carers registered with Carers Network are welcome to come to the meeting, regardless of whether you are a Member or not. You will, however, not be able to vote unless you are a Member.To register for the meeting please call 020 8960 3033 or email [email protected],uk If you would like to become a Member so you can vote at the AGM, please email [email protected] or call 020 8960 3033.After the formal business of the AGM is concluded we will have a keynote speaker who is yet to be confirmed.*Please note that being a Member of Carers Network is different from being registered with us as a carer.

Matinee Classics Film Club for the over 55s

Carers Network, in partnership with The Regent Street Cinema and The Portman Foundation, are able to offer a limited number of free places for carers to go to a weekly Matinee Classics programme at the Regent Street Cinema.This programme brings some of the world’s favourite films back to the screen every Wednesday at 12pm and 3:30pm. It is exclusively offered to the over 55s.

Those inspired by Gene Kelly’s or Fred’s moves are also invited to join them afterwards for free dance classes. This is on a strictly first-come first-served basis and starts after the 12pm screening finishes. The 12pm screening will also have a live cinema organ prelude. If you would like to be sent details about each weekly opportunity, please call 020 8960 3033 or email [email protected] to join the club.

Get Social with Carers Network!

We have launched our very own YouTube Channel.This features new videos about us, our work and some of the carers we support.Please pop by to watch them here: http://bit.ly/CarersNetworkYouTube Make sure to subscribe to the channel if you are a YouTube user so that you don’t miss out on any new videos!

We are also now on Instagram. Make sure to follow us @Carers_Network to see what we’re up to!

Don’t forget that we’re also on Facebook and Twitter. Please follow us on Facebook and Twitter @CarersNetwork

Fundraising Update

Summer crowdfunding campaign 2018This summer we are crowdfunding to help us launch a new project that will support carers.The new work will focus on improving your personal health and wellbeing. To achieve this we need to raise £2,500 before the end of August. Could you help us? A donation of any size would make a big difference. You can contribute to the campaign here: http://bit.ly/Help100Carers or by returning the reply slip below. If you’d like to know more please contact: [email protected]

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Carers Network has an opportunity for carers to enter a draw to win a free pair of tickets for you and the person you look after to go to the Relaxed Prom at The Royal Albert Hall on Monday 27 August (bank holiday Monday). The performance will start at 4:15pm.

The relaxed prom is a special performance. Everyone is welcome: there is a relaxed attitude to movement and noise, plus ‘chill-out’ spaces outside the auditorium. The Prom features picture communication systems on large screens, audio description and British Sign Language interpretation. The orchestra is joined by its ground-breaking disabled-led ensemble, BSO Resound. See more information here: http://bit.ly/relaxed-prom

To enter your name into a draw to win a pair of tickets please call 020 8960 3033 or email [email protected] before 3pm on Monday 20 August. The draw will then be made at 4pm that day with the winners informed on Tuesday 21 August.

Annual General Meeting 2018Save The Date!

Carers Network’s 2018 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be on Wednesday 21 November 2018 from 1pm-3pm at the Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, W10 4JL.The AGM is important as Members of Carers Network* get to vote on matters such as who becomes a Trustee – the people responsible for governing the organisation.All carers registered with Carers Network are welcome to come to the meeting, regardless of whether you are a Member or not. You will, however, not be able to vote unless you are a Member.To register for the meeting please call 020 8960 3033 or email [email protected],uk If you would like to become a Member so you can vote at the AGM, please email [email protected] or call 020 8960 3033.After the formal business of the AGM is concluded we will have a keynote speaker who is yet to be confirmed.*Please note that being a Member of Carers Network is different from being registered with us as a carer.

Enter a draw to win a pair of tickets for you and the person you care for to go

to the Relaxed Prom!

You are receiving this newsletter because you are registered as a carer with Carers Network – or you are a professional contact of Carers Network. If you no longer wish to receive a copy please call us on 020 8960 3033 or email [email protected] so we can remove you from our mailing list.

Summer crowdfunding campaign 2018This summer we are crowdfunding to help us launch a new project that will support carers.The new work will focus on improving your personal health and wellbeing. To achieve this we need to raise £2,500 before the end of August. Could you help us? A donation of any size would make a big difference. You can contribute to the campaign here: http://bit.ly/Help100Carers or by returning the reply slip below. If you’d like to know more please contact: [email protected]

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Carers Network and Rethink Mental Illness Event

Carers Network and Rethink Mental Illness will be hosting an event on mental health on Wednesday 22nd August 2018 at Rethink Mental Illness’s offices in Vauxhall from 1:30pm-4:30pm.

Come and find out how Carers Network and Rethink Mental Illness can help support you in your caring role.

Registration will be from 1:30pm followed by an introduction by Rethink Mental Illness and Carers Network. There will then be a session on the peer support groups Rethink Mental Illness run.

This will be followed by a break for refreshments before breakout sessions and discussions. The event will end at 4:30pm.

The event will be at 89 Albert Embankment, Lambeth, SE1 7TP.

The nearest tube is Vauxhall. Buses: 2, 36, 452, 360, 185.

To register for this event please call 020 8960 3033 or email [email protected] Please note: the event will be on 15th floor at 89 Albert Embankment which is served by a lift. We have though been asked to advise carers that in the event of a fire alarm the building has to be evacuated via the stairs and there is no equipment to get a wheelchair down the stairs.

Former Carers Project Update

The Former Carers Project has had a successful first year. This project was designed especially for unpaid carers whose caring role has ended.

It offers the chance to look at your current situation and receive practical and emotional support, advice, signposting and introductions to other services and organisations that can help you to feel more confident, less isolated and more focused on what you want to do next.

If you have recently stopped caring for someone and would like to know more about this project contact Ashley Young the Support Worker on 020 8960 3033 [email protected]

Carers Network’s Carer Advice Line: Call our Carer Advice Line on: 020 8960 3033

Mondays, Wednesdays*, Thursdays & Fridays, 9am–1pm *except third Weds of month.

Tuesdays, 1pm–5pmOut of hours, third Wednesday of every month,

3pm–7pm.


Local News for Kensington & Chelsea Carers

Help develop an online course that will provide quality education to carers looking

after older peopleCARE Campus is building a community to equip care givers with knowledge and skill to provide the best possible care to meet the needs which matter most to the elderly.

The new online course will contain modules on personalised care training, age-related diseases, prevention and emerging new technologies.

Conscious of the need for carer-input into building such a course, Imperial College has partnered with the Kensington and Chelsea Social Council and Carers Network to create a local Steering Group.

They are still recruiting carers and patients for the Steering Group. If you are interested and want to help co-design this new online course and contribute to testing the programme, please contact Sylvia at [email protected]

Shared Reading and Book BreakFind a group near you!

Do you love stories, poems and great literature? Together, the group read, listen and talk about great stories and poems. You can sit back and relax, join in the conversation or read aloud – it’s up to you, everyone is welcome at The Reader’s friendly groups.Come along to:• Brompton Library, 210 Old Brompton Rd SW5 0BS,

Tuesdays, 10.30am-12.30pm.

• St Charles Centre for Health & Wellbeing Take Time to Talk, Exmoor Street, W10 6DZ, Wednesdays, 10.30am -12pm.

• Latymer Centre, 116 Bramley Road, W10 6SU, Thursdays 1.30pm -3pm

They look forward to welcoming you to a group soon. To find other Shared Reading groups in your area contact:Erin at [email protected] or on 07483 972 020, or Liz at [email protected] or on 07807 106 815.Their website has lots more information too: www.thereader.org.uk

Exciting New Healthwatch ProjectEach year Healthwatch Central West London identifies health and social care issues to do focused project work around.

In Kensington & Chelsea they will be looking at the use of A&E and Urgent Care Centres by parents and carers of young children and their access to GP services.

How can you get involved?• Are you a parent or carer with a child under the age of 7? • Do you live, work or study in Kensington & Chelsea? • Would you like to help shape services in the area? • Would you like to be part of a Project Group to help

shape services in the area?

They want to hear about your experiences of seeing your GP and if you have had to use services such as A&E or Urgent Care Centres for your child.

For more information and contact details: http://bit.ly/HealthwatchKC

The Dalgarno Trust is running a series of free workshops on men’s wellbeing this September.Join this series of workshops to explore the following topics:• Confidence Building: Friday 7 September 2018• Overcoming Anxiety: Friday 14 September 2018• Assertiveness: Friday 21 September 2018• Mindfulness Meditation: Friday 28 September 2018All workshops run on these days from 10am-12pm at Dalgarno Trust, 1 Webb Close, Dalgarno Way, W10 5QBThese workshops are open to all men in Kensington & Chelsea Hammersmith & Fulham and Westminster.For more information and to register please contact Davendra on 020 8969 6300 or [email protected]

FREE Men’s Wellbeing Workshops


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Unpaid carers in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea can now gain priority access to Citizens Advice Westminster’s expert advice service.This advice can either be given over the phone or face-to-face via a Skype interview which Carers Network can facilitate for you.If you have a worry about finance and debt, your housing or a benefits problem – they can help you. Please call Carers Network directly on 020 8960 3033 to get referred.

Looking out for Very Important People

The V.I.P Project uses local volunteers to offer low- level support to people experiencing social isolation or loneliness. The volunteers engage with the community to identify and connect isolated people and help build strong relationships and increase activity levels – whether by taking part in the Trust’s activities or being referred to other local services that meet their needs.

Volunteers meet one-to-one with the participant for five sessions and build an action plan based on the participant’s needs. Previous participants have been involved in NHS health checks, weight loss sessions and physical activities such as Zumba, belly dancing and breathe and stretching sessions. They have also benefited from volunteering opportunities and workshops on nutrition and diet, heart health awareness and mental health.

After completing the course, one participant said:“(The) problem was I was overthinking and had become introverted. I was never part of any groups before, I just stayed at home. I got physically sick, but I am better now and I go out more and do a lot more walking.”

For further information on the VIP Project please contact [email protected] or call 0208 969 6300.

Get Quick Expert Advice

Healthy Hearts is a FREE heart disease prevention service* for residents of Kensington and Chelsea, Hammersmith & Fulham and Westminster who are at risk of developing heart disease in the next ten years. Healthy Hearts runs FREE weight management groups, healthy cooking and eating classes (all food provided) and physical activity clubs (Pilates, Begin to Swim lessons, Begin to Gym, Circuit training, aqua-robics, Zumba, and health walks).Everyone who signs up to Healthy Hearts can access any or all of the above. The route into the service is through a one-to-one Healthy Hearts assessment where clinical measurements are taken. It’s like a mini health-MOT. Give Healthy Hearts a call on 020 3434 2500 to see if you are eligible for the service!*If the person has had a cardiac event in the last 5 years, or if they are receiving active rehabilitation for a cardiac event, they will not be eligible for the free service.

Shared Reading and Book BreakFind a group near you!

Do you love stories, poems and great literature? Together, the group read, listen and talk about great stories and poems. You can sit back and relax, join in the conversation or read aloud – it’s up to you, everyone is welcome at The Reader’s friendly groups.Come along to:• Brompton Library, 210 Old Brompton Rd SW5 0BS,

Tuesdays, 10.30am-12.30pm.

• St Charles Centre for Health & Wellbeing Take Time to Talk, Exmoor Street, W10 6DZ, Wednesdays, 10.30am -12pm.

• Latymer Centre, 116 Bramley Road, W10 6SU, Thursdays 1.30pm -3pm

They look forward to welcoming you to a group soon. To find other Shared Reading groups in your area contact:Erin at [email protected] or on 07483 972 020, or Liz at [email protected] or on 07807 106 815.Their website has lots more information too: www.thereader.org.uk

Working for Carers is a London-wide project that supports unpaid carers, aged 25 or over, to move closer to employment.

The project aims to support carers to pursue their employment goals through confidence building and skills development.

Carers can access free support, designed to meet their individual needs and delivered in their local area. This may include:• One-to-one support and advice with a dedicated

Employment Personal Advisor.• Group activities and training workshops.• Support with writing CVs and interview techniques.• Help with job-searching.• Access to employment, volunteering and training

opportunities.If you are an unpaid carer or former carer, aged 25 and over, living in London and not in any paid work you are eligible to access this support.

To find out more about this free service call 020 7428 8950 Email: [email protected]

The Dalgarno Trust is running a series of free workshops on men’s wellbeing this September.Join this series of workshops to explore the following topics:• Confidence Building: Friday 7 September 2018• Overcoming Anxiety: Friday 14 September 2018• Assertiveness: Friday 21 September 2018• Mindfulness Meditation: Friday 28 September 2018All workshops run on these days from 10am-12pm at Dalgarno Trust, 1 Webb Close, Dalgarno Way, W10 5QBThese workshops are open to all men in Kensington & Chelsea Hammersmith & Fulham and Westminster.For more information and to register please contact Davendra on 020 8969 6300 or [email protected]

FREE Men’s Wellbeing Workshops

The Working For Carers Project


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Age UK K&C have the following upcoming events that may be of interest to local unpaid carers:

Looking after your own health: information and discussion about carers’ health. Lunch provided.Tuesday 25 September, 11am-1pm.The Hut, Alpha Place, SW3 5SZ

Guided Walk around Putney RiversideTuesday 23 October 10:30am-12:30 pmMeeting place to be arranged

Guided Tour of Clementi House128, Kensington Church Street, W8 4BHTuesday 20 November 11am-12:30 pm

If you are interested in any of these events, please register by contacting Kate Nash on 020 3181 0002, or by emailing her at [email protected]

DAWS Family and Carers Service Community• Do you know someone who misuses drugs or alcohol?• Could you do with some support?• Has anyone asked how you are?The DAWS Families and Carers Service offers free and confidential support to anyone who has been affected by someone else’s substance misuse.They provide:• One-to-one and telephone support;• Two family support groups;• Advice and information on drugs and alcohol;• Referrals to other outside agencies;• Links into other support groups in the community.If you would like to find out more about this service, please phone John Taylor on 07792 662268 or e-mail: [email protected] understand at DAWS how substance misuse not only affects the person drinking or using drugs but also the people around them.

Independent Health Complaints AdvocacyIf something goes wrong with NHS care or treatment, you have the right to free and independent support from an Advocate to make a complaint. POhWER’s Independent Health Complaints Advocates are available to give practical one-to-one support if you need it. POhWER were able to help Peter, who got in touch with their Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service because he was denied treatment for the removal of varicose veins and was in some distress as he was told the veins are life threatening if not removed. Advocate Linden explained POhWER’s service and how they can assist. They wrote a complaint letter together and Peter sent it to the NHS. Within 3 working days the Head of Governance called informing Peter that they will review their decision not to treat him for the removal of his varicose veins if the GP provides further information in line with their criteria. Once received, an appointment for treatment can be offered in as little as 2 to 3 working days. Peter was very happy with this.If you want to speak confidentially to an Advocate about making a complaint about a hospital, GP, dentist or any other NHS-funded service, call their Helpline on 0203 553 5960, email them at: [email protected] or visit their website at www.pohwer.net for more information and a range of self-help tools.

One-to-one psychological therapies in English, Arabic and Farsi

Caring can be challenging; you may really want to support someone, but sometimes it can feel like a difficult and upsetting experience. When you are spending a lot of time thinking about someone else and the impact of their illness, and not enough time looking after yourself, it can affect your mental health and make it harder to stay well. Accompanied with isolation, lack of sleep and feelings of frustration and guilt, the caring relationship can make you feel emotionally and physically exhausted, making it a struggle to cope with everyday demands.Most carers need some additional support. It can be really important to have someone to talk to; a family member, friend, or someone at a support group. It is also advisable to seek professional help. Talking treatments like counselling can give you a time and space to talk about your worries, address difficult feelings, and explore how looking after someone else affects you.If you are registered with a GP in Kensington & Chelsea, Queen’s Park or Paddington, contact Community Living Well for short-term one-to-one psychological therapies in English, Arabic and Farsi.E: [email protected] | T: 07715 636 626

Do you need an extra pair of hands?Do you have a spare room?

Homeshare is a scheme run by Novus, a charity aiming to bridge the intergenerational gap, tackle loneliness and provide a solution to unaffordable housing in London.

The scheme matches together homeowners with a spare room who are looking for companionship or an extra pair of hands to help out around the house with a home sharer. These home sharers are individuals looking for affordable accommodation who would also like to make a difference in the community. To find out more about the scheme, visit their website www.novus-homeshare.org.uk or alternatively, please call 03300882225 to speak to a member of their team.

Unwind Sessions

Community Massage London, in partnership with SMART, will be offering a free massage and reflexology service to people over 18, affected by mental illness who are supported in Primary Care by their GP in Kensington & Chelsea or North Westminster.

When:2nd Tuesday of month from 1:15pm-5:15pm at ADKC, Silchester Road, W10 6SB; and,4th Tuesday of month from 1pm-5pm at SMART, The Basement, 15 Gertrude Street, SW10 0JN.

Call or email them directly to book your place on 020 7376 4668 / [email protected]

Find out more information here: http://bit.ly/SMARTunwind


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Age UK K&C have the following upcoming events that may be of interest to local unpaid carers:

Looking after your own health: information and discussion about carers’ health. Lunch provided.Tuesday 25 September, 11am-1pm.The Hut, Alpha Place, SW3 5SZ

Guided Walk around Putney RiversideTuesday 23 October 10:30am-12:30 pmMeeting place to be arranged

Guided Tour of Clementi House128, Kensington Church Street, W8 4BHTuesday 20 November 11am-12:30 pm

If you are interested in any of these events, please register by contacting Kate Nash on 020 3181 0002, or by emailing her at [email protected]

Time for me means TIME for you!

Open Age Time for Me have a packed autumn programme of activities for unpaid carers over 50.

Download the full programmes here: South Kensington and Chelsea: http://bit.ly/TFMSKAugNorth Kensington: http://bit.ly/TFMNKAug

To book a space on any of the South Kensington and Chelsea activities please call 020 8962 4141 and ask for Ashley’s Time For Me Chelsea trips.

To book North Kensington trips please contact Liz Butters on 020 8962 4536 or email: [email protected]

DAWS Family and Carers Service Community• Do you know someone who misuses drugs or alcohol?• Could you do with some support?• Has anyone asked how you are?The DAWS Families and Carers Service offers free and confidential support to anyone who has been affected by someone else’s substance misuse.They provide:• One-to-one and telephone support;• Two family support groups;• Advice and information on drugs and alcohol;• Referrals to other outside agencies;• Links into other support groups in the community.If you would like to find out more about this service, please phone John Taylor on 07792 662268 or e-mail: [email protected] understand at DAWS how substance misuse not only affects the person drinking or using drugs but also the people around them.

One-to-one psychological therapies in English, Arabic and Farsi

Caring can be challenging; you may really want to support someone, but sometimes it can feel like a difficult and upsetting experience. When you are spending a lot of time thinking about someone else and the impact of their illness, and not enough time looking after yourself, it can affect your mental health and make it harder to stay well. Accompanied with isolation, lack of sleep and feelings of frustration and guilt, the caring relationship can make you feel emotionally and physically exhausted, making it a struggle to cope with everyday demands.Most carers need some additional support. It can be really important to have someone to talk to; a family member, friend, or someone at a support group. It is also advisable to seek professional help. Talking treatments like counselling can give you a time and space to talk about your worries, address difficult feelings, and explore how looking after someone else affects you.If you are registered with a GP in Kensington & Chelsea, Queen’s Park or Paddington, contact Community Living Well for short-term one-to-one psychological therapies in English, Arabic and Farsi.E: [email protected] | T: 07715 636 626

Unwind Sessions

Community Massage London, in partnership with SMART, will be offering a free massage and reflexology service to people over 18, affected by mental illness who are supported in Primary Care by their GP in Kensington & Chelsea or North Westminster.

When:2nd Tuesday of month from 1:15pm-5:15pm at ADKC, Silchester Road, W10 6SB; and,4th Tuesday of month from 1pm-5pm at SMART, The Basement, 15 Gertrude Street, SW10 0JN.

Call or email them directly to book your place on 020 7376 4668 / [email protected]

Find out more information here: http://bit.ly/SMARTunwind

Midaye provides targeted, multi-lingual services and projects to minority ethnic communities in London. They work hard to respond to abuses, improve the quality of education, the economic status, and the health and well-being of people within these communities.For more information please call 020 8969 7456 / email [email protected] or visit: http://midaye.org.uk/

Hodan is a charity established to help Somalis and other black and minority ethnic (BME) communities access local services.

Their core services include:• A carers support project;• Advice, information and support services;• Out-reach support services;• An elders support project;• A health empowerment and engagement club for

women. Find out more here: www.hodan.org.uk/ Contact: 020 8960 5813 [email protected]


Dates for Diary and Useful ContactsAugust Dates for Diary

Carer Drop-in Tuesday 14 & 28 August8am-12pm

Portland Road Practice, 16 Portland Road, W11 4LA

Carer Drop-in Tuesday 21 August2pm-4pm

Redcliffe Surgery, 10 Redcliffe Street, SW10 9DT

September Dates for DiaryCarer Drop-in Tuesday 4 & 18 September

2pm-4pmRedcliffe Surgery, 10 Redcliffe Street, SW10 9DT

Carer Drop-in Tuesday 11 & 25 September8am-12pm


October Dates for DiaryCarer Drop-in Tuesday 2, 16 & 30 October

2pm-4pmRedcliffe Surgery, 10 Redcliffe Street, SW10 9DT

Carer Drop-in Tuesday 9 & 23 October8am-12pm


K&C Carers ForumThe Carers Forum is an opportunity to have your voice heard and to feedback to those responsible for local services,

including your local Councillor.

The next meeting of the Carers Forum will be in October 2018 (date to be confirmed) and we’d encourage as many carers to come along and feel involved.

If you’d like any more information on the Carers Forum, do pick up the phone and speak to Service Manager Anita Doshi on 020 8960 3033 or email her on [email protected]

Would you like to become more involved?We are currently looking for a local carer to chair the meetings of the Carers Forum in RBKC.

This is a great opportunity to help local carers to have their voices heard in the borough. We will be sending out the Carer Chair role description and application form to all carers in September. At the next Forum you will have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the role, or you can give Anita a call.

Useful Contacts: Adult Social Care: Carers can contact the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea’s Care Management Team for any emergencies with the person they care for on tel: 020 7361 3013 (24 hours a day 365 days a year).Single Point of Access: North West London Adult Community Mental Health Services Single Point of Access (SPA) provides a first point of contact for people wishing to access adult community mental health services in the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea. tel: 0800 0234 650 | email: [email protected] of Hours GP Appointments: Evening and weekend GP appointments are now available in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. You will be able to access GP and practice nurse appointments from 6.30pm–9pm, Monday to Friday, and from 8am–8pm, Saturday and Sunday. You can make an appointment by calling your GP practice, or by calling NHS 111 when your GP practice is closed.Carers UK National Advice Line: Open Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm. Call 0808 808 7777.

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