Whats On

DEMENTIA ROADSHOW EVENT

“Are YOU concerned about a relative with dementia symptoms?” 
 “Would YOU  like information or support with a dementia issue?”

The event above will be taking place on Tuesday 13th & Wednesday 14th December at the Tesco store at Harlech Retail Park Newport NP20 3BA. (That's the new store)

The roadshow vehicle will be parked in Tesco car park and will be open from 10am - 4pm

The objectives of the roadshow are to:

• Support people effected by dementia through signposting, information materials and   one-to-one consultations.
• Encourage people who may be concerned about dementia to seek medical advice.
• Raise awareness of dementia amongst the general population.
• Raise awareness of Alzheimer's Society and our service.

For More Information please contact: Liz Williams
Befriender Manager for Younger People with Dementia
Tel:01495 356755
Mobile:07939 233389
Elizabeth.Williams@Alzheimers.org.uk

CAERPHILLY DISABILITY FORUM

Disability CAN DO has recently taken on the facilitation of Caerphilly's Disability Forum. We are really excited about this because it is a great opportunity for people with disabilities and their Carers to speak out and influence change in the Caerphilly Borough. It is also a chance to meet other people and socialise.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to attend the next forum! put the date in your diary and we look forward to seeing you there. The forum is being held at the Penllwyn Millennium Centre, Pontllanfraith, Blackwood NP12 2EQ

Tuesday 6th December 1.00pm till 3.00pm

Tea & Coffee will be available from 12.30pm to allow people to mingle and get to know each other before the forum starts

CARERS RIGHT DAY

Friday 2nd December 10.30am till 2.30pm
Ystrad Mynach Cottage Dance Centre

There will be
lots of free activities for you to join in, Maybe you'll fancy a bit of
pampering or maybe Christmas card making.
Or why not
pop along and enjoy a cuppa and a mince pie.

CREAM TEA AFTERNOONS

Are you a Carer and want to have you say?
Caerphilly County Borough Council are holding a number of Cream Tea  Afternoons, and are encouraging Carers to pop along to the event, have a chat and have your say on issues that affect you as a Carer and how you can be better supported in your caring role.

The Events will be taking place at the following venues:

Tuesday 8th November 2011, 2.30pm - 4.00pm St David's Community Centre, Rhymney
           Thursday 10th November 2011, 2.30pm - 4.00pm Blackwood Miners Institude, Blackwood
                      Friday 11th November 2011, 2.30pm - 4.00pm Moriah Baptist Church, Risca  
               Monday 14th November 2011, 2.30pm - 4.00pm Twyn Community Centre, Caerphilly

For more information contact Hayley Smith Carers Support Worker - 01443 864604

NEW ADVOCACY OUTREACH CLINICS!

Our advocacy service will now incorporate a new form of service delivery to ensure it is accessible all, and Advocacy support will be delivered at outreach clinics thoughout the County Borough.

Why not visit us at one of the clinics below, or keep checking our website for further dates and times of future clinics.

20th October 2011: Working Links, Bargoed 11:00 am - 3:00pm
25th October 2011: Argoed Community Hall, Argoed 11:00am - 3:00pm
3rd November 2011: Bedwas Community Centre, Bedwas 11:00am - 3:00pm
8th November 2011: Boys and Girls Club, Pontlottyn 11:00am - 3:00pm
15th November 2011: Cwmcarn Miners Institute, Cwmcarn 11:00am - 3:00pm
25th November 2011: Catref, Bargoed 9.30am - 12:00pm
29th November 2011: Markham & District Sports & Community Centre 11:00am - 3:00pm
8th December 2011: Twyn Community Centre, Cearphilly, 11:00 - 1:00pm
13th December 2011: Nelson Community Centre, Nelson 11:00am - 1:00pm

Feel free to come in for a talk, no need to book an appointment for Advocacy Outreach Clinics!

NEW DATES FOR FORM FILLING CLINICS!

We are experiencing an ever increasing number of enquiries from individuals regarding benefit forms and appeals against a welfare benefit decision, and we are trying to deal with as many of these enquiries as possible, by continuing to run our form filling clinics out in the community.
 
 
We are holding clinics for the rest of 2011 on the following dates:

2nd November -  Penllwyn Millennium Centre, Penllwyn
7th November Cartref, Bargoed
  9th November - White Rose Information Centre, New Tredegar
  16th November  -  Twyn Community Centre, Caerphilly 
  23rd November  -  Moriah Baptist Chapel, Risca
  30th November   - Nelson Community Centre, Nelson
5th December - Cartref, Bargoed
  7th December   -  Penllwyn Millennium Centre, Penllwyn 
   
We are at the centres from 12pm until 4pm.

Please note these are not drop in clinics, If you wish to make an appointment please phone 01495 233555         

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