Talks for carers
As well as our regular events programmes, carers can come along and join us for presentations and information sessions on a wide variety of subjects.
All sessions are held at the Carers Hubs, at Horton Park Health Centre, Lynfield Mount Hospital and Dyneley Barn Medical Centre (Skipton).
What’s on at the Carers Hubs?
- Carer Hub activity sheet – Lynfield Mount Hospital – December 2018
- Carer Hub activity sheet – Horton Park – December 2018
- Carer Pop Up Cafe activity sheet – Dyneley House, Skipton – December 2018
For more information call 01274 251112 or email: carerhub@bdct.nhs.uk
Professional talks and activities
| Date and time | Activity | Location |
| Tuesday 27 November, 1:00pm – 3:00pm | Lynfield Mount Carers Hub new venue: Lynfield Mount Carers Hub will now be in the Step Forward Centre at Lynfield Mount Hospital, 1:00pm – 3:00pm every Tuesday from 27 November. This is while refurbishment of the visitor centre kitchen takes place. | Lynfield Mount |
| Friday 14 December, 11:00am – 3:00pm | Carers festive celebration: all carers welcome to come along and celebrate. Light buffet lunch provided. | Horton Park |
| Tuesday 8 January, 1:30pm – 2:30pm | District nurse ‘keep well’ information session: our district nursing team will be providing guidance and advice to help you and your family stay well this winter covering a range of areas, including: protecting against flu; managing winter illnesses at home; treating illnesses early; preventing falls; keeping warm; and supporting people who might need a bit of extra help over winter. There will be a chance to ask questions and get advice on where to go for further information. | Horton Park |
| Thursday 20 December, 1:00pm – 2:30pm | Young carer craft group: an afternoon of painting and craft activities for young carers and carers with young children. | Horton Park |
| Tuesday 22 January, 1:00pm | Learning disabilities community chat: come along and find out what help is available for you and the person you care for. | Horton Park |
| Wednesday 23 January, 1:00pm – 2:30pm | Medicine management talk: this is a great opportunity for you to ask questions about your loved one’s medication such as how the medication has an impact on their health. | Horton Park |
| Monday 4 February, 1:00pm – 3:00pm | Scams and frauds session: interactive workshop focusing on the most common scams in circulation covering social media, online, phone, text, email and postal scams. | Horton Park |
| Tuesday 19 February, 1:00pm – 2:30pm | The Cellar Trust: supports people with mental health problems, across the Bradford district to move forward in their recovery and live independent, fulfilling lives. Come along and find out what support is available for you and the person you care for. | Horton Park |
| Monday 4 March, 1:00pm | Mental Capacity Act training for carers and supporters: this training will give an outline of what the Mental Capacity Act entails and parts of the legislation with particular relevance to carers. | Horton Park |