West of England AHSN are holding workshops in mid-October to hear the voices of people with bladder and bowel issues in order to identify directions for improvement.
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Extended hours GP services are changing
The way Extended Hours GP services are delivered is changing. Extended hours are where GP provide pre-bookable and same-day appointments in the evening after 6.30PM and at weekends, although not necessarily at patient’s own practice.
Continue reading “Extended hours GP services are changing”Communication and dementia workshop – Tuesday 17th November
Please note that this workshop is being organised by South Gloucestershire Dementia Action Alliance.
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University of Bristol: Patient and Public Involvement Workshop
Do you have a life-limiting illness? Are you a current or past carer for someone who has received palliative or end of life care? Do you have a connection to, or interest in, palliative and end of life care?
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Get paid to get involved in Bristol University’s end of life and palliative care research
Are you are current or past carer for someone who has received palliative or end of life care? If so, Bristol University are inviting members of the public to attend two workshops on the subject, and you will be paid to attend.
Primary Care Strategy Engagement Workshop
The Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are inviting you to have your say, influence and shape the future of primary care for patients and staff by attending this workshop.
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South Glos Wellbeing College training
South Gloucestershire Wellbeing College offers free courses, workshops and wellbeing activities across numerous locations in South Glos. You can enrol now on a number of courses and workshops.
Bristol Wellbeing College training
Bristol Wellbeing College offers free mental health courses, workshops and wellbeing activities across a number of locations in Bristol. You can enrol now on a number of courses and workshops running between March and May.
‘Tea & Tinkering’ bike club
The Bristol Bike Project has a social programme called ‘Tea & Tinkering’, a weekly workshop for adults experiencing social isolation. Watch a short film about ‘Tea & Tinkering’.
Carers Week 11-17 June 2018
Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK.
Wellbeing photography workshop
Are you interested in photography or would like to find some simple ways to wellbeing? This free workshop for carers will focus on connecting to the creative part of our mind to promote relaxation and mindfulness through the camera and pictures we take.
Mindfulness for Carers
The Mindful Life are offering a FREE one-day programme to introduce you to some simple mindfulness-based practices. These can be incorporated into your everyday life, giving you more resources to help you feel calmer and more resilient.
Technology workshop 22nd November
Discover how to do more with your handheld tablet and mobile phone. Deafblind UK are holding a technology workshop at The Vassall Centre on Wednesday 22nd November. Continue reading “Technology workshop 22nd November”
Well-being activities in North Bristol
North Bristol Community Project are running a series of activities designed to promote well-being. Local carers are invited to attend.
Upcoming activities:
Arts for well-being – Thursday mornings, 10am-12pm
Well-being lunch club – Thursdays, 12.30-2pm
10 week sewing for employability course – Mondays, 10am-12pm: now taking bookings for the next course starting on 8th January.
White Poppy inspired arts workshop for all the family – Saturday 11th November, 2.30-4pm
Saturday 25th November day of events: 3D peace inspired card making 11am-12pm, coffee and cakes 12.30-1.30pm, print making 2-3.30pm, card making 4-5pm, print making over mulled wine 6.30-8pm.
Sunday 26th November events: card making 12-1pm, print making 2.30-4pm.
Christmas gift and card making workshop – Sunday 10th December, 2.30-4pm: why not make one of a kind, personalised gifts which mean so much more to the ones you love?
For all of the above activities, there is a fee of £10 towards the cost of basic materials, tuition and refreshments.
The 10 week sewing course and the lunch club are free.
Venue: NBCP, 160 Gloucester Road, Bristol BS7 8NT
Places limited to 12 on each workshop.
Book early to avoid disappointment. Email nbcp84@gmail.com
North Bristol Community Project is a charity providing a range of education, leisure and volunteer opportunities to promote well-being by encouraging residents to participate in their local community.
Hospital Admissions: new workshop for carers
Over 65 and going into hospital?
Do you know how your benefits could be affected if you or the person you care for goes into hospital? What do you need to do? What support is available for carers in the hospital?
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Photography wellbeing workshop 12th October
Are you interested in photography or would like to find some simple ways to wellbeing? This free workshop for carers will focus on tapping into the creative part of our mind to promote relaxation and mindfulness through the camera and the pictures which we take. Continue reading “Photography wellbeing workshop 12th October”
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