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English-Information booklet for carers V3 July 2023 Final

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Selection of short you tube films - Communication and Dementia

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Selection of short you tube films - Communication and Dementia

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Nature Connection and Wellbeing - Leanne Bird: Hilton Court, Tues 25th July - Tues 29th August.
Embark on a remarkable 6-week journey to unlock the transformative power of nature and enhance your wellbeing. Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of woodlands and water environments as we guide you on an exploration of reconnecting with and harnessing the wisdom of nature. This immersive experience will not only elevate your physical and mental health but also equip you with practical skills to nurture your overall wellbeing in your everyday life. As a special addition, we will actively contribute to the preservation of nature through citizen science initiatives. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to join us and embark on a life-changing adventure towards a healthier, happier you. We eagerly await your presence amidst the awe-inspiring wonders of nature."

Multi-Activity Outdoor Health programme - Llanion Cove: Pembroke Dock Fri 11th Aug - Fri 15th September.
"Llanion Cove is a purpose built activity centre at a lovely riverside location on the upper reaches of the Cleddau Estuary and offers a full range of activities and facilities. Activities over the 6 week programme will include kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, river trips, bushcraft and climbing. Activities are for all ages and abilities and no previous knowledge or swimming ability is required. All kit, instruction and guidance will be provided. We will learn, develop and explore through our activities and will connect with nature as we progress, observing our river and shore life and also our local history. The experience will be fun and engaging, fully supported all the way by our friendly and experienced team." Explore by SUP - Adventure Beyond: Cardigan, Wed 23rd August - Wed 27th September.
"Paddle Boards are the perfect way to explore Nature with the support of our motivated experienced Guides. We will use the time with you to help you gain a love of the outdoors like we have and build the confidence to feel safe on them. The paddle boards are the perfect mode of transport to travel along the waterways or explore the coastline of your local area taking in the amazing wildlife, flora and fauna we have. The Great outdoors is a place where we can connect with nature to help us get rid of the daily worries and concerns for a period of time. The long term aim of this project would be to inspire you to continue paddle boarding and enjoying nature. We will give you the necessary skills to remain safe, comfortable and confident in your ability at the end of the experiences with us. We will help you find long-term places and ways to continue what we have shown you. Fun. Relaxing. Meeting new people. Developing coping strategies through the outdoors."

Paddle and Connect - Windswept CiC: Dale, Fri 8th September - Fri 13th October.
"Join Windswept for this unique experience that combines adventure, learning, and conservation. Learn to paddleboard, explore the stunning bay of Dale, connect with others and contribute to the preservation of seagrass habitats with Project Seagrass."

Woodland Discovery - Buzzard Bushcraft: Kingsmill nr Castlemartin, Tues 12th Sept - Tue 17th October.
"The 6 week programme in Kingsmill wood will allow you to familiarise with this type of woodland through a variety of skills and activity. We will be indulging in plenty of bushcraft skills such as knife & axe use, spoon carving, fire making and hammock & tarp set-up. We will also be foraging and discovering what this woodland is about and the wildlife that makes this woodland buzz."

Ocean Connection and Wellbeing - TYF: St Davids, Thurs 28th Sept - Thurs 2nd November.
"Join TYF Adventure for an exploration of the St. David's and surrounding coastline. This 6-week programme will introduce you to a range of different activities, including coasteering, surfing, coastal walking, wild swimming, kayaking, SUP (stand-up paddleboarding), that will foster a deeper connection to nature, each other and support health and wellbeing. We'll guide you through the programme at your pace and all the activities are optional. This bespoke programme will enable you to appreciate and understand your local natural environment, learn about the local fauna and flora and what you can do to make the world a better place."

Wildlife on one Breath - Celtic Deep: across Pembs, meeting in Haverfordwest, Wed 25th October - Wed 29th November.
"Join us and find out for yourself the joy and connection that exploring our marine world on one breath can offer. During this program we will work closely with you to build confidence in yourself and in the water, learn about some of the incredible marine life found around the Pembrokeshire coastline, and help us create a fun and welcoming community for all. The sessions will be delivered by a team of friendly marine biologists and freedivers to give you the best experience possible. We will build comfort, confidence, and skills at a gentle pace. Progressing from the pool to the ocean and exploring the animals that can be found there. Threaded through the program will also be opportunities to contribute to citizen science projects and some of Celtic Deeps long-term research projects."

Introduction to Wildswimming and Wellbeing - Wildswim Wales: across Pembs, meeting in Haverfordwest, Tues 31st October - Tues 5th December.
"Wild Swim Wales offer beach activity sessions adapted to the weather and suitable for all seasons, all weathers, & all abilities. Our team are welcoming & friendly. None of our activities are compulsory, the emphasis being on enjoyment, inclusion, and personal achievement on whatever level individuals can manage. We encourage everyone to join in but celebrate everyone's level of participation. We can adapt activities to suit participants and conditions on the day. Our 3 hour long beach based sessions includes transport by minibus to our chosen venue from Haverfordwest then activities such as a short easy walk, beach combing, litter pick, citizen science, water/coastal/beach safety, beach craft, rock pooling and beach life, sand/pebble/beach art, a swim/dip/paddle in the sea (which can be adapted to wheelchair users/ALN to include hands/feet in cold water), and beach fire with drinks and snacks. We visit a range of beaches with venues selected to suit the weather. If you're hesitant about some of the more adventurous sports or are nervous of the water, this is a great easy start to learning all about what cold water immersion/being close to moving water/in nature/on the beach can do for your health & mental health and a great step towards making the sea/coast/outdoors a part of your lifestyle."

If you would like to participate then please contact the Pembrokeshire Project Officer so we can find out more about you and explain how we can match you to one of the programmes. Or, if you currently have a councillor or health professional then you can ask them to refer you.

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The Pembrokeshire Outdoor Health Project is delivered in partnership with Coed Lleol Small Woods Wales, with the aim to support the health and wellbeing of the people of Pembrokeshire through nature-based outdoor wellbeing activities.

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A wonderful fun filled singalong, Hubberston and Hakin Community Centre, 1st Friday of the month 10.30 - 11.30am

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A wonderful fun filled singalong, Hubberston and Hakin Community Centre, 1st Friday of the month 10.30 - 11.30am

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 "The Living Memory Group" which is a friendly group for people who have become isolated because of health or are lonely, meeting at Narberth Rugby Club

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 "The Living Memory Group" which is a friendly group for people who have become isolated because of health or are lonely, meeting at Narberth Rugby Club

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A very informative and useful newsletter. Well worth a read.

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A very informative and useful newsletter. Well worth a read.

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PCISS - Pembrokeshire Carers Information Support Service

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PCISS - Pembrokeshire Carers Information Support Service

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Dementia Action Week 2023  Friday May 19th

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Dementia Action Week 2023  Friday May 19th

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Dementia Action Week 5 | Dementia Action Week

Charlie Duhig Admiral Nurse talking about the support available for carers and family members. | By Pure West Radio | Facebook

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Dementia Action Week

Charlie Duhig Admiral Nurse talking about the support available for carers and family members.

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Dementia Action Week 4 | Dementia Action Week

Kirsty Morgan - Alzheimer's Society talking about symptoms and how and why to get a diagnosis. | By Pure West Radio | Facebook

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Dementia Action Week 2023 Wednesday May 17th

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Dementia Action Week 2023 Wednesday May 17th

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Dementia Action Week 3 | Dementia Action Week

From the Torch Theatre where the Cradle Choir are performing. | By Pure West Radio | Facebook

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From the Torch Theatre where the Cradle Choir are performing.

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Dementia Action Week 2023  Tuesday May 16th

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Dementia Action Week 2023  Tuesday May 16th

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Dementia Action Week 2 | Dementia Action Week

Chloe Wilcox and Sian Davies, Age Cymru Dyfed talking about the information and advice service and what other support they provide. | By Pure West Radio | Facebook

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Dementia Action Week 2023 Monday May 15th

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Dementia Action Week 1 | Dementia Action Week

Hazel Lloyd -Lubran who will be talking about the new dementia strategy and how it will improve the lives of people living dementia. | By Pure West Radio | Facebook

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Please  click on the image to find out all about direct payments.

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Please  click on the image to find out all about direct payments.

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What are direct payments?

Direct payments are designed to give you more independence, choice and control, in order to help you manage your own life in your own home. Direct payments can be made to:

disabled people aged 16 or over (with short or long-term needs)

disabled parents for children's services

carers aged 16 or over (including people with parental responsibility for a disabled child)

elderly people who need community care services

Introduction

This page informs you of the responsibilities you have as a direct payment user and tells you where you can access further information. The Direct Payments Team has a range of information available to support you in managing your direct payment, see contact details at the end of this page.
Employing and Managing your Personal Assistant (PA) If you have problems with your PA Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and references Training your PA Safeguarding Children, Young People & Adults Risk Assessment Employing a family member If your PA is unwell, unable to attend work or leaves your employment Record keeping Keeping your file up to date Keeping receipts, bank statements and employment records If you are struggling with the record keeping Managed accounts Suitable person Charging policy Discontinuing your Direct Payment Changes in your circumstances Contracting with a care provider Topping up your Direct Payment account Further information Help in Making Decisions
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Employing and Managing your Personal Assistant (PA)

A personal assistant (PA) is someone you employ who can help you live independently at home. You are responsible for recruiting and managing your PA, and the Direct Payments Team will provide you with support and advice during this process. You must have a job description and a signed employment contract with your PA. These are needed to ensure you meet your responsibilities as an employer.

The Direct Payments Team can provide a register of approved PA's to help you recruit if necessary. They can help you access a 'bank' of trained and available PA's who meet the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) requirements to cover staff shortages, absences and to support during the interim recruitment period.

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If you have problems with your PA

If you have problems managing your PA you should discuss this with the Direct Payments Team.

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Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and references

The PA should be offered a job subject to you receiving satisfactory references and DBS records. References are not required for family members but DBS clearance is essential. You are strongly advised to ensure you receive the PA's references before you appoint them. This is to safeguard vulnerable adults and disabled children.

Any issues raised on the DBS check should be discussed with your care manager, to ensure that the PA is a suitable candidate to provide you with support to meet your needs.

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Training your PA

If you are employing a PA then appropriate training should be delivered to them. Examples of training your PA may need to include:

administering medication

manual handling

food hygiene

dealing with emergencies

Please contact the Direct Payments Team for further information on training.

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Safeguarding Children, Young People & Adults

This training module is for all ages and is supplied through the NHS Shared Services Partnership.

If you are an adult employing a PA you are recommended to arrange for your PA to attend this training.

You must ensure that any PA working with a disabled child has received this training within three months of starting the job.

Please contact your ILA about PA enrolment on this safeguarding training module.

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Risk Assessment

Where appropriate, your care manager should have already completed a risk assessment regarding your care needs, ask them to share this with you.

When you become an employer you must undertake risk assessments on how your care needs are met. Your chosen insurance company will assist you with this and can send you blank risk assessment forms and supporting information, to ensure you comply with your responsibilities as an employer.

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Employing a family member

You cannot employ a family member who lives in the same household as you as a PA, unless exceptional circumstances apply.

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If your PA is unwell, unable to attend work or leaves your employment

When considering having a direct payment you should have discussed how to manage PA absences with your care manager and the Direct Payments Team, and agreed a contingency plan.

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Record keeping

As a direct payment service user and an employer you must keep up to date records. These will be audited regularly. You will be at risk of losing your direct payments if there are issues identified with your record keeping.

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Keeping your file up to date

You must ensure that your records are up to date and that the following are kept:

details of employees' (personal assistants) pay e.g. payslips, timesheets, holiday sickness

list of expenditure

all payments into the direct payment account e.g. paying in books, BACS advice slips

invoices and receipts e.g. bought in care

bank statements

tax and insurance e.g. NI and PAYE information, employers liability insurance.

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Keeping receipts, bank statements and employment records

The following records must be kept for a period of seven years:

monthly bank statements

receipts for expenditure incurred

if employing a personal assistant, employment records inclusive of:

- staff details - name and address, national insurance number, date of employment commenced and ceased
- accurate details of leave entitlement
- record of hours worked and wages paid i.e. timesheets and wage slips
- details of payments to the Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC)
- pensions

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Expenses

As an employer you have to budget for national insurance, tax, pension, holiday pay and sick pay, as well as budgeting for emergencies. The Direct Payments Team can help you to budget for the following:

- entrance fees (for care plans with socialisation only) e.g.
- Cinema Card
- Leisure centres can offer discounts for PA's accompanying you
- Theatres offer discounts and/or free entry for certain events for PA's.

clothing / health and safety equipment - if your PA requires protective clothing or equipment to carry out personal tasks this can be purchased through the direct payment.

travel (for care plans with socialisation only) - the direct payment can be used to budget for the travel expenses for the PA such as train or bus tickets (where a companion bus pass is not applicable). Similarly, you can budget to pay an agreed mileage rate

If you budget for expenses you must keep records (e.g. receipts, ticket stubs, or their employee's wage slips to identify mileage).

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If you are struggling with the record keeping

If you are having trouble keeping your records up to date you should discuss this with the Direct Payments Team for help on a monthly basis or as needed

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Managed Accounts

If you need to have a managed account because you are unable to open a bank account, you will need to contact your care manager. Your care manager will visit to review your situation, and refer you to the Direct Payments Team to manage your account if necessary. If at any time you are unable to manage your Direct Payment, you can appoint a suitable person to act on your behalf.

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Suitable Person

If you are assessed as needing services to meet your needs and you lack capacity or have fluctuating capacity, a suitable person must act on your behalf to manage the Direct Payment. All Direct Payment rules will apply to a suitable person. The suitable person will need to have a DBS (please see section regarding DBS checks)

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Finance

Your bank account

You must set up a separate bank or building society current account to receive the direct payments before the Council releases the money to you. You will be liable for any bank charges that arise as a result of your own mismanagement of the direct payments account. The Council will be liable for any bank charges that arise as a result of their actions, e.g. delayed / missed payment. You must authorise the bank / building society to release information to the Council concerning the contents of the account and transactions relating to it.

Financial reviews

The direct payment team will carry out a review of your record keeping regularly.

Overpayments and Repayment

Monies paid to you by the Council can only be paid in to your direct payments account. If an overpayment is made for any reason by the Council, this sum must be repaid to the Council. If the payment is not returned to the Council, we may take action to recover it. If the direct payment stops for any reason, the Council will reclaim any money remaining in your direct payment bank account after you have paid any outstanding money to your PA or contracted provider.

Contingency funding

The Council requires you to build up and hold a 'contingency fund' as part of your direct payments package. You will then have a separate amount of money to cover paying for emergency care as well as your PA's sick pay. When setting up your direct payment package you should have already established what you will do in an emergency.

When the direct payments team audits your records they will check whether you have a contingency fund and the amount it contains. If the fund is more than the equivalent of four weeks plus 10% of your direct payments, you will be asked to pay this money back to the Council

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Charging policy

If you are over 18 and receiving direct payments you will be subject to the charging policy. The Council has a fact sheet about charging that your care manager can provide you with, or if you have any specific queries, contact the Direct Payments Team :
e-mail: directpayments@pembrokeshire.gov.uk
Tel : 01437 776590
Guides and information
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Discontinuing your Direct Payment

If you don't want to carry on having a direct payment, you can stop by giving the Council four weeks' notice. Before you stop you will need to talk to:

your care manager about how you will receive support to meet your identified care needs.

the Direct Payments Team so that you meet your legal requirements as an employer when terminating your PA's contract.

The Council will give you four weeks' notice in writing if they are going to stop your direct payments. Your care manager will ensure your care needs are met. Only in exceptional circumstances will the Council discontinue direct payments without giving notice.

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Changes in your circumstances

If you have condition where your health and / or social care needs change you may need more or less support. If the current care package you have no longer fits what you need contact your care manager.

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Contracting with a care provider

You may want to contract with an organisation or care provider rather than employ a personal assistant to meet your assessed needs. Most organisations that you employ must be a registered care provider with Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) and meet National Minimum Standards. The exceptions are services that do not provide any personal care and self-employed care / support services (also known as 'micro-enterprises'). You must have a signed contract with your chosen provider that will outline the tasks they will undertake for you to meet your assessed needs. Contact the Direct Payments Team for support with this.

If you choose to contract with an agency, make sure that you understand the hourly costs of their support.

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Topping up your Direct Payment account

The Council pays a fixed direct payment hourly rate. If you are buying a service from a care provider it is likely that they will charge you more per hour for this service than the amount you receive as a direct payment. You will have to pay any difference from your own money. If you have been assessed as needing ten hours of support then you will be expected to contract for ten hours of care topping up the difference between the amount you receive from the Council and the amount charged.

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Further Information

If your circumstances change and you need more or less care, you are admitted to hospital or if you are unhappy with your direct payment and want to change or stop it, you must contact your care manager or the Direct Payments Team.

The Direct Payments Team has information leaflets to help you and can also provide you with telephone and face to face support. The direct payment team is here to help you keep on managing and using your direct payment. They will liaise with you and your care manager if there are any issues about how you are currently managing your direct payment. You can contact them using the information below:

Direct Payments Team
County Hall
Haverfordwest
Pembrokeshire
SA61 1TP

e-mail: directpayments@pembrokeshire.gov.uk
Tel : 01437 776590

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Help in Making Decisions

You can receive support from an advocate with:

Making a complaint

Challenging a decision made about a service you receive

Making a decision about a service you may need

What is Advocacy? Direct payments: myths and facts

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Direct payments are designed to give you more independence, choice and control, in order to help you manage your own life in your own home.

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Why should I register as a Carer with my GP surgery? 

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Why should I register as a Carer with my GP surgery? 

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✓  Enables your health care team to better understand your caring responsibilities.

✓  Allows them to provide you with help and support, either now or in the future.

✓  Where agreed, allows written consent to be gained, so that they can share information about the person you care for.

✓  Where possible the surgery may offer you more flexible appointments, keeping waiting time to a minimum.

✓  Gives you access to an annual FREE flu jab.

✓  Where requested, you can be signposted to the Carers Information Service who offer a wide range of information and support.

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 Information about NPH from Shine Charity.

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 Information about NPH from Shine Charity.

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Usually affecting people over 60, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (or NPH) causes a build up of excess fluid in the brain. This puts additional pressure on the blood vessels and brain tissue, leading to a range of serious symptoms.

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Usually affecting people over 60, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (or NPH) causes a build up of excess fluid in the brain. This puts additional pressure on the blood vessels and brain tissue, leading to a range of serious symptoms.

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The VC Gallery, Haverfordwest and Pembroke Dock

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The VC Gallery, Haverfordwest and Pembroke Dock

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Pembrokeshire Young Carers Service - Action for Chldren

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Pembrokeshire Young Carers Service - Action for Chldren

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Action for Children excels in delivering services to young carers and currently delivers 32 Young Carers Project across the UK, 10 of which are in Wales. All of these projects follow a similar model delivering a mix of:

advice and information

individual support for young carers on a one-to-one basis (and for parents if required)

needs assessment of young carers and their family

opportunities for young people to meet other young carers

opportunities for young people to join in planned groups and activities

signposting to other services if necessary, for young carers and/or parents

advocacy work

occasional family outings

outings for young carers

help for young carers to access adult services on turning 18

awareness raising

work with schools

multi-agency working

Pembrokeshire Young Carers Charter:

In partnership with 'Investors in Carers' Pembrokeshire Young Carers Project has created a Charter. The aim of this charter is to ensure that all Young Carers receive an acceptable level of support and engagement from professionals, services and organisations. Please look out for the Charter in Doctors Surgeries, Schools and Youth Clubs and if you know of anyone that would like to sign up to it please call 01437 761 330 and ask to speak with Charlotte Phillips Service Coordinator.

Many children and young people are involved in caring for parents, siblings or other relatives who have an illness, disability, mental health condition, substance misuse or other need for care or supervision. These are called young carers and very often will carry out on a regular basis, significant or substantial caring tasks and assume a level of responsibility that would usually be associated with an adult. This can affect a young person's education, friendship and own health as well as often resulting in isolation, lower self-esteem, aspirations and ambitions.

There are 175,000 young carers in the UK, 13,000 of which care for over 50 hours a week. There are 11,000 known young carers in Wales.

Any child or young person can self-refer or a parent, teacher, social worker, GP or other practitioner can complete a referral form. Once a referral has been received a member of staff will be in contact to discuss the next steps with you.

Referrers please note that all referral forms must be signed by a parent or guardian.

Support and focus groups run during term time and Young Carers are allocated to a group on age, where they live and interests. Please remember we have a waiting list for groups so please always let your project worker know if you cannot attend. We have 6 groups throughout the county and each group runs fortnightly.

Young Adult Carers 15+

Sessions/events run every month with activities tailored to meet group and individual need during holidays. Events and sessions are a mixture of information, drop in, 1:1 and fun activities.

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Action for Children excels in delivering services to young carers and currently delivers 32 Young Carers Project across the UK, 10 of which are in Wales.

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Young Carers Action Day (YCAD) March 15th 2023 and the theme is ‘Making Time for Young Carers’

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Young Carers Action Day (YCAD) March 15th 2023 and the theme is ‘Making Time for Young Carers’

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Highlighting two main things that are important for young carers:

the need for professionals and responsible adults to make more time to listen to young carers explain the challenges they face as young carers, so they can better understand the support young carers actually need.

Once they understand the sort of support that’s required, responsible adults then need to make time to put that support in place.

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Please click on the image below to access information specifically for young carers

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Please click on the image below to access information specifically for young carers

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 It’s a Money Box program about managing your affairs if you have a diagnosis of dementia

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 It’s a Money Box program about managing your affairs if you have a diagnosis of dementia

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Money Box - Money Box Live: Dementia and Money - BBC Sounds

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Catch up on your favourite BBC radio show from your favourite DJ right here, whenever you like. Listen without limits with BBC Sounds.

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Information for Young Carers in Pembrokeshire

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Information for Young Carers in Pembrokeshire

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Community Alarms A6 Postcard (E) - digital 

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Pembrokeshire County Council Library Service

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Pembrokeshire County Council Library Service

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A link to register at the Summit can be found here - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wales-carers-summit-2023-tickets-488580315877 

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A link to register at the Summit can be found here - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wales-carers-summit-2023-tickets-488580315877 

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Charter explaining the legal rights of unpaid carers in Wales under the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014.

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Please take a look at the activities happening in Tenby and Saundersfoot. Transport available

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Please take a look at the activities happening in Tenby and Saundersfoot. Transport available

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Please take a look at this wonderful website which provides information and support for carers.

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Please take a look at this wonderful website which provides information and support for carers.

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Carers Support West Wales | Cymorth Gofalwyr Gorllewin Cymru

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A regional website providing support and information for unpaid carers in Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire.

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The page covers information on: Benefits and government support Help with energy billsHelp to manager money Support and resources (e.g. grants)

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The page covers information on: Benefits and government support Help with energy billsHelp to manager money Support and resources (e.g. grants)

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The following Pembrokeshire businesses and organisations have pledged to work in partnership with Dementia Friendly Pembrokeshire and the Alzheimer's Society to improve the lives of people affected by dementia.

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The following Pembrokeshire businesses and organisations have pledged to work in partnership with Dementia Friendly Pembrokeshire and the Alzheimer's Society to improve the lives of people affected by dementia.

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Please take a look the Health Board are encouraging carers use this in light of the cost of living and energy crisis

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Please take a look the Health Board are encouraging carers use this in light of the cost of living and energy crisis

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NHS 111 Wales - Living and Feeling Well : My Winter Health Plan

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NHS 111 Wales is available 24 hours a day, every day. You can call if you are feeling ill and unsure what to do. You can also access a wide range of health information on conditions, treatments and local health services.

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Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services

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Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services

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A wonderful fun filled singalong, CARDIGAN

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A wonderful fun filled singalong, CARDIGAN

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The Accolades 2022 - Dementia Supportive Communities, award winner

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The Accolades 2022 - Dementia Supportive Communities, award winner

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Social Care Wales TV / Gofal Cymdeithasol Cymru

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The Accolades 2022 - Dementia Supportive Communities, award winner

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I2LAM POSTER WITH DATES 2022 BILINGUAL (1)

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Delighted to invite you to join us on the 1st Wednesday of every month our "Games Morning"

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Delighted to invite you to join us on the 1st Wednesday of every month our "Games Morning"

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A wonderful video to explain dementia to children

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A wonderful video to explain dementia to children

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Let's Talk About Dementia - with subtitles

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Having a relative with dementia can be really hard for young people. This short animation has been developed to help children aged 8-12 understand what havin...

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An opportunity for you to have your say........

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An opportunity for you to have your say........

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Check in and Chat is a free chat service providing ongoing emotional support with the same person each week.

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Check in and Chat is a free chat service providing ongoing emotional support with the same person each week.

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THANK YOU to all the wonderful volunteers that give their time and care.

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THANK YOU to all the wonderful volunteers that give their time and care.

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NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK JUne 1st to JUne 7th (1)

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Do you have a Long Term Health Condition? Do you care for someone that does?

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Do you have a Long Term Health Condition? Do you care for someone that does?

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Click on the picture to access the gazette

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Click on the picture to access the gazette

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Wonderful opportunity from South Pembs Golf Club.....

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Wonderful opportunity from South Pembs Golf Club.....

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Open to anyone suffering with Dementia & over 60’s (2)

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Cake and Clonc.                                                     Please note Kim has a new phone number 07810 505117 

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Cake and Clonc.                                                     Please note Kim has a new phone number 07810 505117 

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TEA & CHAT at Castlemartin Community Hall. Every Tuesday afternoon 2-00 till 4-00. This is for people on their own to get out for a cup of tea or coffee a sandwich and homemade cake. The cost is only £3-50. We can arrange transport free if the person has a Bus Pass. If anyone is interested please contact Sue or Lloyd on 01646 689972 or 07973 745261 

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TEA & CHAT at Castlemartin Community Hall. Every Tuesday afternoon 2-00 till 4-00. This is for people on their own to get out for a cup of tea or coffee a sandwich and homemade cake. The cost is only £3-50. We can arrange transport free if the person has a Bus Pass. If anyone is interested please contact Sue or Lloyd on 01646 689972 or 07973 745261 

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 "The Living Memory Group" which is a friendly group for people who have become isolated because of health or are lonely, meeting at Narberth Rugby Club 1st and 3rd Weds of each month

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 "The Living Memory Group" which is a friendly group for people who have become isolated because of health or are lonely, meeting at Narberth Rugby Club 1st and 3rd Weds of each month

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A very warm welcome awaits you at the Tenby Memory Cafe at the Giltar Hotel on the 4th of every month at 2pm

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A very warm welcome awaits you at the Tenby Memory Cafe at the Giltar Hotel on the 4th of every month at 2pm

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Looking for a residential / nursing home. Click on the link below

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Looking for a residential / nursing home. Click on the link below

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Welcome to findaplace - the care home placement website for West Wales.

Fully bilingual, the site is a fully searchable resource for anyone looking to find placements from the wide range of homes across the Region. Whether you are looking for somewhere for yourself, a family member or a service user to live, findaplace provides the live information you need to help choose. Simply enter a postcode to start your search.

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Welcome to findaplace - the care home placement website for West Wales. Fully bilingual, the site is a fully searchable resource for anyone looking to find placements from the wide range of homes across the Region. Whether you are looking for somewhere for yourself, a family member or a service user to live, findaplace provides the live information you need to help choose.

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Here is an animated video that focuses on unpaid carers, your rights and the potential support available to you in Wales.

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Here is an animated video that focuses on unpaid carers, your rights and the potential support available to you in Wales.

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Helpful link if applying for or renewing blue badge...

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Helpful link if applying for or renewing blue badge...

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Check your eligibility and apply for a Blue Badge. You can also use this service to reapply for a Blue Badge.

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Check if you're eligible for a Blue Badge and apply or renew

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Cradle Choir. Please take a look at the wonderful film

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Cradle Choir. Please take a look at the wonderful film

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Cradle Choir is for people living with dementia, their family, friends and carers. The choir meets at the Torch Theatre every Monday morning and via zoom. For further details please email jennifer.hill@wno.org.uk