Over 45 organisations to offer help for unpaid carers at free Carers Market Place event 6th June 2023 Carers are being invited to attend this year’s Carers Market Place Event, in celebration of Carers Week 2023. It’s taking place on Friday 9 June at the Guildhall in Hull city centre. The event, which is hosted by The Carers Information & Support Service (CISS) on behalf of the Hull’s Carer’s Partnership Board, will take […] Read more Adult social care News adult social careCarers Information & Support ServiceCarers WeekCouncillor Linda ChambersSocial care
Ed’s story: How unpaid carers are navigating a new reality 7th June 2021 Unpaid carers play a valuable role in today’s society, more so than ever as the world learns to navigate a new reality following the coronavirus pandemic. It is important to recognise the vital importance of carers and the support they provide, and so for Carers Week 2021, the theme is Make Caring Visible and Valued. […] Read more Adult social care News Carers Information & Support ServiceCarers WeekCISSHull Connect to Support
Nigel’s story: How carers are coping during coronavirus pandemic 11th June 2020 A husband caring for his disabled wife says how life has changed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Sixty-year-old Nigel Milner retired in 2019 to care for his wife Norma, 65, who suffered a stroke in March 2013 which left her paralysed down her left-hand side and wheelchair bound. And ever since the Government […] Read more Adult social care Health and Social Care News Buckingham day servicesCarers WeekCouncillor Gwen LunnCOVID-19
Meet Anna and her kind-hearted carer Clare from Shared Lives in Hull 14th June 2019 Could you share your home with an adult who is in need of support? That’s just what kind-hearted Clare did after becoming involved with the Shared Lives scheme in Hull. Clare has been a Shared Lives carer for 18 months and welcomed Anna into her home almost a year ago. She said: “I have been […] Read more Adult social care Health and Social Care News Carers Week
‘Being a carer never leaves you’ says father who cares for 38-year-old son 13th June 2019 Carers play an indispensable role in our society. More than five million people providing care for a family member or friend with a disability, mental or physical illness, substance misuse issue, or who needs extra help as they grow older. One such carer is John. He and his wife have cared for their son, Tom, […] Read more Adult social care Health and Social Care News Carers Week
‘Carers need support too – they make a huge difference’ 12th June 2019 Carers need caring for too – and that is why Hull City Council and its partners are highlighting support available to those who care for others. During Carers Week 2019, carers are being urged to access support ranging from financial assistance, money off at the city’s leisure attractions and travel concessions. Councillor Gwen Lunn, portfolio […] Read more Adult social care Health and Social Care News Carers Week
How technology helped transform a life 11th June 2019 A mum says assistive technology in her home has greatly improved the life of her daughter who has learning difficulties. In March 2018, Donna Lilley’s home was fitted with equipment including a flood detector to stop the bath from overflowing, fire and steam detectors and a panic button. She says the devices have allowed her […] Read more Adult social care News Carers Week
‘It was time for a change’ – how this Hull extra care resident turned his life around 10th June 2019 A 73-year-old man has told how he turned his life around after years spent living on the streets and battling alcohol issues. Four months ago, Colin moved into Redwood Glades, an extra care facility in Hull that provides different levels of support to its residents. “It was time for a change, I’d had enough. I […] Read more News Carers Week
