Young Adult Carers Wiltshire
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@CarersWiltshire - information, advice and support for young carers and young adult carers in #Wiltshire.
Wiltshire
Joined April 2018
'It is becoming more and more vital to keep an eye on dad and itβs important for us all to learn to recognise when he needs something.' #YoungAdultCarer Sasha shares her story of looking after her Dad who has early onset dementia. #DementiaActionWeek
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If you or someone you know needs support this festive season, remember there are caring hands and open hearts ready to help. These services are just a click or a call away. Whether it's a chat, a listening ear, or guidance, there's someone ready to support you.π
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Our latest spotlight blog post is on siblings and Christmas. If you are a young sibling growing up with a disabled brother or sister (or you are supporting a sibling) read our advice here. https://t.co/XH3GRh0vzk
sibs.org.uk
It's nearly Christmas - read about what it's like being a sibling at Christmas in our YoungSibs spotlight (mini-blog) on siblings at Christmas.
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Because suicide isn't 9-5. If you're struggling with thoughts of suicide, whether it be day or night, call HOPELINE247 to speak to a trained suicide prevention adviser. Call 0800 068 4141. We offer free, confidential, non-judgemental advice and support. Weβre always open. π
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The holiday season can be difficult for some, but we're here for you - 24/7/365. Text 988 whenever you need someone to talk to
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Happy #NationalSelfCareWeek! Self-care isn't just for the week β it's a year-round essential. In April, We launched a 30-day self-care calendar to ignite your self-care journey. Find all the videos on our YouTube: https://t.co/tFEyoj8aYf Let's make self-care a daily priority.π
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If you're being bullied, this message is for you. π If you need support, talk to someone you trust, or reach out to an organisation who can help you. For over 19s: Call Samaritans on 116 123. For under 19s: Call Childline on 0800 11 11. #AntiBullyingWeek @ABAonline
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It's #AntiBullyingWeekπ£ We want to raise awareness about bullying and the impact that it can have on people's lives. Let's come together and make a noise to stop bullying, not just this week but every week! #MakeANoise Our communityβ‘οΈ https://t.co/UAHkFBpAAZ
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Attention young carers! Sign our open letter to the Prime Minister calling for better support for young carers βοΈ https://t.co/oVx1QUn6VA
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Autumn can be a bit of a miserable time for students with workloads increasing causing social lives to decrease. That's why it's important to be looking after your wellbeing. Here's 5 tips from our friends @StudentMindsOrg β€΅οΈ https://t.co/YzPIYNYEc1
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#Dental #anxiety is a common anxiety problem that many experience. If you're affected by this anxiety condition, this booklet is for you. Grab your copy here: https://t.co/PTKPT7lsqu
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Yellow warnings for both wind and rain are in place as Storm Ciaran approaches the county this week. We are advising residents and businesses to prepare for high winds, heavy rain and potential flooding on Wednesday and Thursday this week. Read more ππ½ https://t.co/ryeW4Fokoh
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Happy Halloween from all of us at Student Minds! π» Big social events like Halloween can feel daunting. We might experience feelings like social anxiety or peer pressure. Student Space is here to support you through this spooky season. Find out more: https://t.co/GRmNc6bzRt
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Huge congratulations and well done to the amazing ream at Reeds Construction & Engineering ltd for successfully completing their 3 peaks fundraising challenge. They raised an amazing Β£1,216 towards helping us support young carers in Wiltshire! ππ
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Are you a carer or do you work in adult social care? If so, come along to our Public Health Carer Event at #Chippenham Olympiad Leisure Centre between 10am-4pm. You can speak to NHS professionals, get involved with interactive activities and also receive your flu vaccination.
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We're asking public transport users, residents, businesses and visitors in the county to take part in a public transport review, to help shape the future of sustainable public transport in Wiltshire. Find out more ππΌ : https://t.co/qpDc9WsUZ2
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Unpaid carers aged 16+ can now book their autumn coronavirus booster vaccine Protect yourself and the person you care for Book it here https://t.co/mMkbvXCWNe
nhs.uk
Book, change or cancel a COVID-19 vaccination appointment online.
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Huge thank you to @CalneLions Club for their generous donation of Β£1,000 to support young carers. This generous donation will enable us to continue making a positive impact on young carers lives and empower them with the tools they need to thrive. Thank you! π
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Happy #ADHDAwarenessMonth π Children with ADHD can flourish when their needs are understood and supported. Some resources to help... π Aids: https://t.co/A2KG1UpSLy π Sleep: https://t.co/kI4y9WXDV1 π Behaviour: https://t.co/pXxru05box π Education: https://t.co/6f7pKS1ANX
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βItβs vital that the hundreds of thousands of young carers in England are exempt from any complete ban on mobile phones in schools, which will make their lives even harder." Our full response to the proposed complete ban on pupils using phones at schoolπ
carers.org
Following reports of a proposed complete ban on pupils using mobile phones at school, Carers Trust's CEO, Kirsty McHugh, said there must be an exemption for young carers
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