Bradford 01274 449660 Skipton 01756 700888 …...Government must publish this strategy before the...

Carers Strategyhellip wersquore still waiting

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A new Carers Strategy setting out how theGovernment could do more to supportcarers was first mentioned by ministers in2014 Wersquore still waitingThe Department of Health said the strategy should

be ldquoone which reflects their [carersrsquo] lives now thehealth and financial concerns they have and givesthem the support they need to live well whilstcaringrdquo Six-and-a-half thousand people responded tothe Governmentrsquos Carers Strategy consultationwhich closed in July 2016 We expected the results byDecember 2016 We are still waiting We have since been told the Carers Strategy will be

encompassed into the Social Care Green Paper thissummer On 7 December 2017 the then Care MinisterJackie Doyle-Price told the House of Commons anaction plan would be published in January At thetime of writing we are still waiting for this We echo Shadow Mental Health and SocialCare Minister Barbara Keeleyrsquos comments ldquoThis is a shabby way to treat carersrdquoWe have written to all the MPs across our areas

to advocate for you and raise their awareness of theimportance of a Carers Strategy which is regularlydiscussed in our carer forums We know you feel let down All local MPs were contacted and at the time of

going to press the responses on the right were thereplies we received

Ch icesThe newsletter ofCarersrsquo Resource

Issue 102 March 2018

Bradford 01274 449660 Skipton 01756 700888 Harrogate 01423 500555 Ripon 01765 690222

Check out our Time Out For Tea campaign Page 3

Poetry helped me deal withcancer diagnosis Page 5

Knitters hope for a princelysum Page 9

What your MPs saidPhilip DaviesConservativeShipleyMr Davies visited

the Shipley office inDecember to meetcarers includingBarbara Hargreavespictured with Mr

Davies and Carersrsquo Resource chief executive ChrisWhiley He has previously written to ministers on ourbehalf about the Carers StrategyMr Davies writes ldquoI will also take this up for you

with the Minister and send Chris his response assoon as I receive it In the meantime if you ever feelthat I can be of any help to you with anything at allplease let me knowrdquo

Judith Cummins Labour Bradford SouthMrs Cummins writes ldquoIrsquove shared this

important petition with my followers onsocial media All too often unpaid carersare forgotten about but their role in oursociety is vital The Government mustshow that they have not forgotten about

them and take action as soon as possible bypublishing a Carers Strategyrdquo

John Grogan Labour KeighleyMr Grogan writes ldquoCarers come from

all different backgrounds and range inage from teenagers looking after parentsto people in their 90s looking afterpartners It is important that as a societywe recognise their contribution and

develop a national strategy to value and assist themrdquoImran Hussain Labour Bradford East Mr Hussain writes ldquoFor the

Government to make carers wait over ayear for the national Carers Strategyshows they treat carers only withcontempt Itrsquos not right that people whodo so much and who contributed to the

consultation get so little in return and theGovernment must publish this strategy before theSocial Care Green Paper and show carers that theirlives and contributions are importantrdquo

What you can dol Sign and share this petitionhttpspetitionparliamentukpetitions209717It was set up by carer Katharine Styles who says ldquoAn action plan is not a Carers Strategy Signing this petition will show Government that carers matterrdquo

l Write to your MP to tell them carers must not be forgotten

l Write a letteremail to a local andor nationalnewspaper Please let us know if your letter isprinted - call Caroline Firth on 01274 449660 oremail cfirthcarersresourceorg

Page 2 Choices Carersrsquo Resource ndash Harrogate | Craven | Bradford | Airedale

Can you claim Carerrsquos CreditCarerrsquos Credit is a National Insurance credit that can help plug gaps in aneligible carerrsquos National Insurance contribution record A personrsquos statepension is based on their National Insurance recordA class 3 contribution is awarded for each week towards the basic state

pensionadditional state pension Your income or savings or investmentswill not affect eligibility for Carerrsquos CreditYou do not need to apply for Carerrsquos Credit if you are in paid employment

you get Carerrsquos Allowance you get Child Benefit for a child under 12 or youare a foster carer (apply for National Insurance credits instead)To claim Carerrsquos Credit you must be aged 16 or over and under the state

pension age you need to care for someone for at least 20 hours a weekand the person you are looking after must be in receipt of a disabilitybenefit or the Care Certificate part of the application form needs to besigned by a health or social care professionalFor more information call the Carerrsquos Allowance Unit on 0800 731 0297

With a will therersquos a way Itrsquos Free Wills Month in Marchwhen people aged 55 and overcan have a simple will written orupdated for free by a solicitorparticipating in the campaignMaking use of this opportunity

is easy check the Free WillsMonth website from 1 March tofind out if there are participatingsolicitors near you then make anappointment directly with themAppointments with solicitors are

limited and once all of them aretaken the campaign will closeThis could potentially be beforethe month ends so it isrecommended that you getbooked in as soon as you canIt can be expensive to make or

update your will but it isimportant to have it doneprofessionally so this is anopportunity to make sure thatyour wishes are carried out It willallow you to provide for yourfamily and friends and it can helpthe people you are leaving tomake decisions about yourfuneral plans or assets To make a free will as a couple

only one of you needs to be over55 Straightforward wills areprovided for free during thecampaign but if you think your willmay be more complicated checkwith the solicitor when booking asthey may charge for extra work Carersrsquo Resource chief executive

Chris Whiley says ldquoCarersoccasionally call us withquestions about probateinheritance tax and to share other

concerns when the person theycare for has passed awayldquoWills also enable people to

leave a legacy gift to charities oftheir choice We have gratefullyreceived legacies which help usprovide services that we do notreceive funding for such as respitesupport groups and day trips ldquoHowever we know from

working with clients that nothaving a will can mean a time ofgrief is made more stressful byuncertainty about the deceasedpersonrsquos wishes and difficulties inmanaging their estateldquoFor these reasons we also

encourage carers and theirfamilies to make a lasting powerof attorneyrdquoIf you miss out during Free Wills

Month there are a variety ofother ways to secure a will WillAid runs a free will campaign inNovember and a number ofnational charities individuallyoperate free will-drafting servicesThere are also low-cost onlinewill-writing servicesYou can write your will yourself

but you should get advice if it isnot straightforward

Carersrsquo Resource is an independentand nationally recognised Yorkshirecharity which gives tailoredinformation and support to carersthose in need of care and supportand the professionals who workwith them Our services supportpeople to remain independent andhave choice and control to improvetheir lives or situations Carersrsquo Resource is a company

limited by guarantee Reg charity number 1049278

EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTIONSContributions (300 words max) arewelcomed but may be edited The views expressed do notnecessarily reflect policy of CarersrsquoResource Reference to any servicedoes not imply recommendation The submissions deadline for the

next issue is 1 May 2018 Send copy to the editor

Caroline Firth by emailingchoicescarersresourceorg or postsubmissions to the Bradford office(address below)

CONTACT USHarrogate11 North Park Road Harrogate HG1 5PDTel 01423 500555 Fax 01423 507777SkiptonRonaldsway House 36 Brook StreetSkipton BD23 1PPTel 01756 700888 Bradford15 Park View Court St Paulrsquos RoadShipley BD18 3DZTel 01274 449660Fax 01274 449673RiponCommunity House Sharow ViewAllhallowgate Ripon HG4 1LETel 01765 690222EmailinfocarersresourceorgWebwwwcarersresourceorgFacebookwwwfacebookcomcarersresourceTwitterCarersResource

Choices is produced by CarersrsquoResource and designed and printedby Avenue Printing House 42-44 Wharfedale Avenue Harrogate HG2 0AU Telephone 01423 562924 wwwavenueprintinghousecouk

Choices Carersrsquo Resource ndash Harrogate | Craven | Bradford | Airedale Page 3

Brew up and raise fundsto give carers time out

Carersrsquo Resource will soon belaunching an awareness-raising andfundraising initiative called TimeOut For Tea which will run duringCarers Week from 11-17 June

A quarter of unpaid carers have not had a day off from caring in fiveyears a Carers UK study found We want fundraising tea parties afternoonteas coffee mornings and work meetings to be held across Yorkshire andbeyond so the money raised can give carers much-needed time outWersquore putting together a downloadable fundraising pack that will

include a sponsorship form and printable buntingYou will also be able to get a pack from our offices that will include tea

bags kindly donated by Bettys amp Taylors Our staff are already coming upwith ideas as to how they can helpWe hope individuals groups and businesses will get involved so if

yoursquod like a slice of the fun maybe you could invite your friends andfamily over for a cuppa some cake and a chat and ask them for adonation Or you could book a meeting room at work and sell yourfinest bakes to your colleaguesThere are so many ways to get involved Wersquoll have more information

in the next edition of Choices In the meantime if you have big ideas or want to register your interest contact fundraiser Anne Wells on 01423 500555 or email awellscarersresourceorg

Itrsquos yourChoicesBy Carersrsquo Resource chief executive Chris Whiley2018 has

already madeits mark andwe certainlycanrsquotcomplain thatwe havenrsquothad a properwinter Manypeople havehad flu orsimilarunpleasant lurgies so best wishesfor a full recovery to all those whohave suffered and apologies ifanyone has not had the speediestresponse from us we have had alot of staff off sickHowever January also had a

much more positive note with theorganisation being awarded twonew contracts by North YorkshireCounty Council to start in AprilOne of those is the Home fromHospital service for which we willbe working in partnership with thecarersrsquo organisations inHambleton Richmondshire andScarborough Ryedale to offer acounty-wide service Our secondcontract is for the Sitting Serviceto give carers a break for a fewhours We already deliver thisservice but the new contract willbe slightly differentI am wondering whether people

know that we are a membershiporganisation and that anyone canapply to become a member It istotally free and the purpose ofmembers is to ensure that theboard of trustees and the staff aredoing the best possible job and tohold them to account The only commitment we ask of

members is to attend our annualgeneral meeting which is held inSeptember each year If you areinterested in becoming a memberor would like more informationplease contact Heather Smith atthe Harrogate office or emailhsmithcarersresourceorgBest wishes

Chris

Host at homeInvite your friends over for tea

and a picnic in the garden and askthem to make a donation

Bake cupcakes and sell themto family and friends

Put money in a jar every timeyou have a brew and give the jar tous at the end of the week

Carry out a personal challengeduring Carers Week and ask forsponsorship

Skip takeaway coffees for aweek and give us the moneyyoursquove saved

Host at workHold a cake stall

Have a Bake Off competitionand auction the winning cake

Invite colleagues or clients tomake a donation for their cuppas

Have a competitivefundraising challenge

Pay to cream pie your boss(ask them first)

Challenge your workplace to filla teapot with cash over the week

Young carerworker Hettie

Flynn hosted two

assemblies at

Harrogate High

School where we

support 30 young

carers through

trips youth clubs

and emotional

support

BUDZ youth clubmembers in Harrogatemade personalisedthank yous forpresents hampers anda party that they andtheir families receivedat Christmas Morethan 450 presents andhampers were donatedby staff at theDepartment for Workand Pensions AshvillePrep and Pre PrepMenwith Hill localScout groups and Harrogate amp District Round TableInner Wheel Club of Harrogate Brigantes hosted aChristmas party for young carers Young carers in Craven m

ade Christmas crafts at

Bentham Primary School with Carersrsquo Resource st

aff


Hookstone Chase Primary

School held a non-uniform

day for our Young Carers

and raised pound246 and

Harrogate young carers fe

atured in a video called

Young and Yorkshire 2 pic

tured above about North

Yorkshire County Councilrsquos

plan to improve life for

children and young people

in the county

BUDZ volunteer HarryBeaton won theYoung Volunteer ofthe Year award at theVolunteering OscarsHe is a young carerhimself and hewanted to give backsomething to CarersrsquoResource

Craven youngcarers visitedOxygenTrampoline Park inLeeds The tripwas sponsored byvolunteer SamAthersmith whoraised the moneyby having hisbeard and hair

shaved Find out more about Sam on page 9

Did you know that we open till late on a Tuesday If you find it difficult to access information or supportduring the day our carer support team telephone linein Shipley runs from 9am-8pm on a Tuesday whenany carer ndash not just those from the Bradford district ndashcan call us on 01274 449660Two carersrsquo groups also meet monthly on Tuesday

evenings in our Shipley office a book group and awellbeing session called Live Well Care WellThe book group is informal and the people in it

choose which books to read There are two ways toget involved come along or if you find it difficult toget there the group leader Chris Whiley can let youknow which books the group is reading Email your

comments to cwhileycarersresourceorg and Chriswill share them with the rest of the group then feedback to you what everyone else thought Chris saysldquoWe donrsquot always all agree but we love it when a bookthrows up different ways of looking at the worldrdquoThe Live Well Care Well group is led by carer

caseworker Kay Nichols who ndash along with life coachJenny Cooper ndash helps carers to look at ways ofmanaging and understanding stressThe small friendly group tries relaxation techniques

such as meditation and hand massage and there isplenty of mutual support and laughter l To find out more about the book group and Live WellCare Well see the Shipley groups section on pages 6-7

Groups and support available on Tuesday evenings

It was Young Carers Awareness Day on 25 Januaryand Carersrsquo Resource was out and about in thecommunity to let young people know how we can support them

The smiles ofyoung carersare a real gift


Writing poetry helped me deal withmy cancer diagnosis

Akhlak Rauf MBE is themanager of award-winningdementia service Meri Yaadain(meaning My Memories)which engages communicateswith and supports black andminority ethnic people withdementia and their carers

ldquoLike all carers people withinthe South Asian communities want the best for theirrelatives But the term lsquocarerrsquo is not simple as mostsee themselves not as carers but family membersobligated to care South Asian communities are notone community but a mixture of born in or of IndianPakistani or Bangladeshi heritage with differentlanguages faiths foods concepts of healthcarelifestyles and cultures Traditionally some South Asian carers are seen to

want to lsquolook after their ownrsquo implying they do nothave a need for services The truth is much more

complex These communities no longer live inextended families as a norm where extended familymembers would help out and generationaldifferences language issues children moving awayand isolated couples often mean there is a need forhelp from outside the familyResearch tells us that South Asian carers have a

lack of trust of mainstream services Difficulty inaccessing GPs and the lack of post-diagnosticsupport services make for a relatively poorexperience for many minority ethnic carers Government policy is trying to address some of

these issues as is Meri Yaadain We have staff whospeak community languages we visit carers in theirhomes we work out and make appropriate referralsto support services and above all offer advocacyPeer education through a support group is a sourceof strength and information for carers to build ontheir awareness of services but it also gives peoplethe confidence to use servicesrdquo

Sheena of Allerton Bradford saysldquoThe moment I was given thediagnosis I was in shock as I hadbeen led to believe the lump on mythroat was benign Nevertheless Idecided to go through all thenecessary procedures in order tomake myself better ldquoMy mum was away visiting

family in Pakistan at the time so itmade treatment just that littleeasier Rather than worrying aboutmy motherrsquos emotions I was able toconcentrate on my recovery I havebeen caring for Mum who I livewith for more than a decade as sheis bedridden by arthritis She isvery understanding and supportiveof what I have been throughrdquoThroughout her treatment

Sheena wrote poetry She wroteabout her childhood and morerecent memories and it becameher therapySheena came to realise her job as

a solicitor was no longer fulfillingShe says ldquoI came out ofemployment to recover to continuecaring for my mother and to write

There is much wisdom in caring forsomeone It really nourished mysoul and humbled me whilstdealing with my own adversityrdquoSheena has been receiving

emotional support and practicaladvice from Carersrsquo Resource since2009 She says ldquoIrsquom fortunate thatI am part of a large family and havesix siblings who I can call to helpwith Mum if I need a breakldquoBeing part of the Asian

community our faith instructs us tolook after our elders Going outsidethe family and community forsupport can sometimes be seen as ataboo but I think that getting adviceand help actually complements mycaring role I can be more effective ifI have expert inputrdquoSheena has now set up a

bespoke poetry service wwwpoetrybysheenapoetrybynamecomand has self-published her debutbook Memories of A Poet My RoadMy Recovery The book features acollection of poems and a shortnarrative about the moment shewas given the cancer diagnosis

She is also on Instagram under theusername poetrybysheenaShe adds ldquoI was eventually

given the all-clear and the book is ashining example that you canovercome adversity You can havea serious illness and yet still go on

to achievemake valuableinput andservehumanityrdquol Memories ofA Poet MyRoad MyRecovery isavailable fromAmazon

When Sheena Hussain was told she had thyroid cancer she decided toconfide in a small circle of close friends Being a carer to her mum she didnot want to worry her mum or put undue stress on her Sheena was quickto discover the best outlet for her fear pain and thoughts was poetry

lsquoMost carers donrsquot identify as carersrsquo


BRADFORD DISTRICTBINGLEYDrop-inDates 1st Wednesday of themonth (7 Mar 4 Apr 2 May)Time 1030am-noonWhere The Coffee LoungeQueen Street BD16 2JS

BRADFORD CITYCENTREAfternoon TeaDates 3rd Wednesday of themonth (21 Mar 18 Apr 16 May)Time 1pm-3pmWhere The Storehouse 116 Caledonia Street BradfordBD4 7BQInn Churches hosts a series ofafternoon tea sessions for carersand their cared for 15 peoplemax per session Strictly on a firstcome first served basis Entry tothe building is via a stairwellUnfortunately the building doesnot have lift accessCost Voluntary pound2 donationContact Richard Dunbar 01274 449660rdunbarcarersresourceorg

CLAYTONMenrsquos GroupDates Every FridayTime 130pm-330pmWhere Clayton Village Hall Reva Syke Road BD14 6QNDominoes cards pool table andmore pound1 for refreshmentsTransport can be arrangedContact Michael Firth 07734 513652

ECCLESHILLAtaxia Self-help GroupDates 6-weekly Saturdays (17 Mar 28 Apr 9 June) Time Noon-4pmWhere Charnwood CentreCharnwood Road off HarrogateRoad BD2 3EEFor people with ataxia and carersContact Dennis 01274 622116or Lynn 01274 639596

GREAT HORTONBradford Epilepsy SupportTeam (BEST)Dates Last Monday of the month(26 Mar 30 Apr contact TheRidge for May date)Time 1pm-3pmWhere The Ridge MedicalCentre Cousen Road BD7 3JX Social for carers and membersContact The Ridge 01274 425625

KEIGHLEYCoffee MorningDates 1st Friday of the month (2 Mar 6 Apr 4 May)Time 10am-1130amWhere Lavender Fields 42 Cavendish Street BD21 3RLCarers cared-for and former carers

SHIPLEYBook GroupDates 3rd Tuesday of the month(20 Mar 17 Apr 15 May)Time 630pm-8pmWhere Carersrsquo Resource officeOpen to all Pick book for themonth discuss it next monthContact Chris Whiley01274 449660cwhileycarersresourceorgCarer forumDate Thu 26 Apr Time 130pm-3pmWhere Carersrsquo Resource officeDiscuss carer issues with CarersrsquoResource staff and give feedbackabout our servicesContact Caroline Firth 01274 449660cfirthcarersresourceorgInterlude Cafeacute CarersGroupDates 2nd Wednesday of themonth (14 Mar 11 Apr 9 May)Time 1030am-noonWhere Interlude Tea Room andCafeacute 27 Westgate BD18 3QXCost Price of your own drinkContact Carersrsquo Resource 01274 449660Knit TogetherDates Every ThursdayTime 2pm-4pmWhere Carersrsquo Resource officeAll welcomeLive Well Care WellDates 2nd Tuesday of the month(13 Mar 10 Apr 8 May)Time 615pm-730pmWhere Carersrsquo Resource officeWellbeing group Learn how tomanage and understand stressand try relaxation techniqueshand massage and meditationwith life coach Jenny CooperCost pound2 to cover refreshmentsand materialsContact Kay Nichols 01274 449660knicholscarersresourceorgLunch GroupDates 3rd Wednesday of themonth (21 Mar 18 Apr 16 May)Time 11amWhere The Noble Comb SaltsMill Road Quayside BD18 3STCarers cared for and formercarersContact Carers Resource 01274 449660

SILSDENChatterboxDates 1st Thursday of the month(1 Mar 5 Apr 3 May)Time 10am-1130amWhere Silsden MethodistChurch Kirkgate BD20 0PACarers and cared for welcomeContact Skipton office01756 700888

STEETONTime for MeDates 2nd Tuesday of the month(13 Mar 10 Apr 8 May)Time 10am-noonWhere The Hub Stone GroveBD20 6TQFor carers and over-50sActivities speakers funCost pound2 including refreshmentsContact Val Stewart 01274 449660vstewartcarersresourceorg

SKIPTON AREABENTHAM Lunch GroupDates Last MondayTuesday(varies) of the month (Mon 26Mar Tue 24 Apr Mon 21 Maymoved due to bank hol)Time NoonWhere Bentham Golf ClubRobin Lane High Bentham Nr Lancaster LA2 7AGCarers cared for and formercarers

ILKLEYGet TogetherDates 3rd Thursday of themonth (15 Mar 19 Apr 17 May)Time 10am-noonWhere Abbeyfield 12 RiddingsRoad LS29 9BFCarers cared for and formercarers

SETTLELunch Group Dates 2nd Monday of the month(12 Mar 9 Apr 14 May)Time NoonWhere The Lion Hotel Duke StBD24 9DUCarers cared for and formercarers

SKIPTONAiredale and SkiptonSupper ClubDates Approximately every sixweeksTime Early eveningWhere Various venues acrossSkipton and Airedale Carers cared for and formercarers ndash early evening meal outin various venues in Airedale andSkiptonContact Tracey Howes 07725 111798Art GroupDates Tuesdays in four-weekblocks with one-week breakbetween blocks (starting 20 Mar24 Apr ndash excludes 1 May andresumes 8 May 5 Jun)Time 10am-noonWhere New Carersrsquo ResourceofficeArtwork of your own choice noexperience needed All materialsand refreshments supplied Not

oils but most media catered forSmall friendly group led byqualified artistCost pound30 per four-week blockContact Anne Brennand 01756 700888abrennandcarersresourceorgCarer forumDate Fri 20 Apr Time 10pm-noonWhere Carersrsquo Resource officeDiscuss carer issues with CarersrsquoResource staff and give feedbackabout our servicesContact Candy Squire-Watt01756 700888cswattcarersresourceorgCraven Carersrsquo CraftGroupDates Various Wednesdays (14 Mar ndash taster session 11 Apr25 Apr 9 May 23 May 6 Jun 20 Jun)Time 10am-noonWhere Carersrsquo Resource officeRelaxing friendly craft sessionfor carers Opportunity to meetother carers have a break andmake something Cost Some crafts may incur a small cost but this will beoptionalContact Sally Skipper 01756 700888sskippercarersresourceorgLunch GroupDates 1st Wednesday of themonth (7 Mar 4 Apr 2 May)Time NoonWhere Bay Horse SnaygillBD20 9HBCarers cared for and formercarersJust Sing SkiptonDates Alternate Tuesdays Pleasecontact Sue for full details Time 330pmWhere Skipton Baptist ChurchHall Otley St Skipton BD23 1ETAll welcomeCost pound2Contact Sue Jackson 01756796967singskiptonbtinternetcomUtopia GroupDates 2nd Tuesday of the month(13 Mar 10 Apr 8 May)Time 10am-1130amWhere Utopia Broughton HallBusiness Park BD23 3ANCoffee morning for carers caredfor former carers and vulnerable

THRESHFIELDLunch GroupDates 3rd Friday of the month(16 Mar 20 Apr 18 May)Time NoonWhere Gamekeepers LongAshes Park BD23 5PNCarers cared for and formercarers

Carersrsquo groups and activities Airedale Bradford All carers are welcome at all events You are welcome to bring theperson you care for if this is stated in the group description Sessions are free unless a cost is statedSome events are in our Skipton Bradford or Harrogate offices The addresses and phone numbers are

BRADFORD Unit 15 Park View Court St Paulrsquos Road Shipley BD18 3DZ 01274 449660HARROGATE 11 North Park Road HG1 5PD 01423 500555SKIPTON Ronaldsway House 36 Brook Street Skipton BD23 1PP 01756 700888


Craven Harrogate Ripon and districtsHARROGATE AREABOROUGHBRIDGE Carerrsquos GroupDates 3rd Monday of the month(19 Mar 16 Apr 21 May)Time 2pm-4pmWhere Church Lane SurgeryYO51 9BDMeet for a chat with cake andcoffeeCost pound2 includes refreshmentsContact Alyson Hill 01423500555 ahillcarersresourceorg

DARLEYDales Diners LunchDates 1st Thursday of the month(1 Mar 5 Apr 3 May)Time 1pmWhere Christ Church Hall Main Street HG3 2QFCarers and cared for withmemory problems Lunch andsocial Cost pound5 for two courses Bookingrequired in advance pleaseContact Carol Lancaster 01423 500555clancastercarersresourceorgDancing for WellbeingDates 3rd Thursday of themonth (15 Mar 19 Apr 17 May)Time 2pm-3pm (please arrive by145pm)Where Christ Church Hall MainStreet HG3 2QFExercise class to suit yourability sitting or standingGentle safe and fun ndash followedby afternoon tea Cost pound5Contact Carol Lancaster 01423 500555clancastercarersresourceorg

HARROGATECarer forumDate Weds 25 Apr Time 2pm-4pmWhere Carersrsquo Resource officeDiscuss carer issues with CarersrsquoResource staff and give feedbackabout our servicesContact Alison Straw 01423 500555astrawcarersresourceorgCedar Court CoffeeMorningDates 3rd Wednesday of themonth (21 Mar 18 Apr 16 May)Time 11amCost Cost of your drinkWhere Cedar Court Hotel ParkParade HG1 5AHCarers and former carers Meetfor a drink and a chatCReate Computer Club Dates 1st Monday of the month(not April) 5 Mar 7 May 4 JuneTime 10am-1230pmWhere Carersrsquo Resource officeComputer club for carers andCarersrsquo Resource volunteersInformal setting for people togain experience in the use of ITespecially the internetContact Andy Stephens 01423 500555astephenscarersresourceorg

First Aid for Carers andVolunteersDates Tue 15 MayTime 930am-1230pmWhere Carersrsquo Resource officeA free half-day workshop forcarers and Carersrsquo Resourcevolunteers introducing vital firstaid techniques including self-helpand home care in emergenciesContact Jenny Sengel 01423 500555createcarersresourceorg

Food Hygiene Certificatefor Carers and VolunteersDates Thu 10 MayTime 930am-4pmWhere Carersrsquo Resource officeThis one-day course to gain afree Level 2 Food HygieneCertificate is for anyone whocooks prepares or handles foodwhether at home as a volunteeror in work and is essential foranyone considering work in thefood sector All carers and CarersrsquoResource volunteers arewelcomeContact Jenny Sengel 01423 500555createcarersresourceorg

New BeginningsDates Every WednesdayTime 10am ndash noonWhere Elim Church Hall Park View HG1 5LZPeer support group for carerswho have lost a loved one orhave a loved one in care as aresult of Alzheimerrsquos or dementiaTo share experiences and offerfriendship Costs pound3 to coverroom hire and refreshmentsContact Lynda Oliver 07817 820965lyndaoliver99yahoocouk

Harrogate Outings GroupDates Various Wednesdays (28 Mar 25 Apr 23 May)Time 2pmWhere Venue changesSocial get together - the venuechanges each meeting and isdecided by the groupCost Own drink and foodContact Christine Marshall01423 500555cmarshallcarersresourceorg

Parent Carer ndash Coffee andCakeDates 1st Wednesday of themonth (7 Mar 4 Apr 2 May)Time 10am-noonWhere Carersrsquo Resource officeJoin other parents of childrenwith additional needs for a cuppaand a chat to gain knowledgeand supportContact Rebecca Scurr 01423 500555rscurrcarersresourceorg

Pins and NeedlesDates 1st Tuesday of the month(6 Mar 3 Apr 1 May)Time 1030am-1230pmWhere Carersrsquo Resource officeCarers and former carers Comealong for a coffee and chat withyour own crafts or support ourfundraising current craft ideasContact Jean Eames 01423 500555jeamescarersresourceorgRelaxation andRefreshmentsDates 7 Mar 11 Apr 9 MayTime 2pm-330pmWhere Yorkshire CareEquipment (shop) Forest LaneHead (opposite the HarrogateGolf Club) HG2 7TEA professionally led session ofrelaxation in cosy surroundingsFollowed by refreshments(included) and social time Please emailcall to bookCost pound5Contact Christine Marshall01423 500555cmarshallcarersresourceorgSupper ClubDates Every 4-6 weeks (28 Mar 25 Apr 23 May)Time 615pmWhere Various venues inHarrogate areaCarers former carers cared forAn opportunity to socialiseCost Variable but we try to takeadvantage of early bird andspecial offersContact Sheila Constable 01423 500555sconstablecarersresourceorgWellbeing CafeDates Every ThursdayTime 1pm - 3pmWhere St Lukersquos Church HallFranklin Square HG1 5ELThe group is supported byDementia Forward and itrsquos achance for people to come alongfor soup roll teacoffee and cakewhile taking part in someactivities or just chatting Carerscan chat while their loved onesaffected by Alzheimerrsquos ordementia enjoy craftworkmusic board games etcCost pound2Contact Victoria 07930559921(Facebook page ndashwellbeingcafeharrogate)

MASHAMCarersrsquo LunchDates 3rd Tuesday of the month(20 Mar 17 Apr 15 May)Time 1230pmWhere The Kingrsquos Head MarketPlace HG4 4EFAn informal lunch at the localpub where carers can enjoy ameal from the lunchtime menuCarersrsquo Resource staff do notattendCost From the menu pound10 - pound12Contact Louise Wilson 01677 470843

PATELEY BRIDGE Craft GroupDates 3rd Wednesday of themonth (21 Mar 18 Apr 16 May)Time 2pm-330pmCost pound5Where Nidderdale PlusWaterside Station Square King Street HG3 5ATLearn a different craft eachmonth and make something totake homeContact Carol Lancaster 01423500555clancastercarersresourceorgLunch GroupDates 1st Friday of the month (2 Mar 6 Apr 4 May)Time 1pmCost pound6Where Wildings restaurant Nidd Walk HG3 5NACarers and former carersBooking requiredContact Carol Lancaster 01423 500555clancastercarersresourceorg

RIPONCarersrsquo Drop-inDates Every ThursdayTime 10am-1pmWhere Carersrsquo Resource Riponoffice Community HouseSharow View AllhallowgateRipon HG4 1LEA staffed session for carerswishing to have a shortconsultation or to make anappointment for a later timeReport to reception inCommunity House and they willshow you through to the officeContact Carersrsquo ResourceHarrogate office 01423 500555Ripon TeasDates 2nd Tuesday of the month(13 Mar 10 Apr 8 May) Time 230pm ndash 330pmWhere Ripon Community HouseSharrow View AllhallowgateHG4 1LESupport group Confirmation ofattendance required one weekahead of the dateCost pound2 for tea meetings Pleasecontact for cost of RaintonGardens tripContact Jean Eames 01423 500555jeamescarersresourceorg

WETHERBYAfternoon TeaCoffeeDates 3rd Monday of the month(19 Mar 16 Apr 21 May)Time 2pmWhere Santrsquo Angelo RestaurantHigh Street LS22 6LTCarers and former carers Drink and a chat in friendlyenvironment with cakesCost Cost of own food and drinkContact Carol Lancaster 01423 500555clancastercarersresourceorg


We are very grateful for adonation of pound9385 from carer SuMitchell in memory of her parentsMaureen and Jack Mawson A collection at Maureenrsquos funeral

was generously presented to us inrecognition of our support of Suand her family over the yearsSu helped her dad to care for her

mum before his death She thenbecame the main carer for hermum who had dementia and wasin a nursing home Her husbandwas subsequently diagnosed withterminal cancer in 2013 Su whose husband is in

remission says ldquoI have beensupported in a variety of ways onebeing through participating incarersrsquo groups It was while caringfor my husband that I joined theknitting group in the Shipley officeldquoBecause of previously helping

my dad to care for my mum I knew that organisations likeCarersrsquo Resource existed and that I should reach out to themrdquo

Fifteen carers and CarersrsquoResource staff have been learninghow to create a radio show aheadof going live on the airwaves inthe coming weeksThe group has been to sessions

at BCB radio station in Bradfordfor a few weeks and aims to makea series of shows based aroundcaring Most of the participantshave no experience of presentingand producing and are learningfrom scratch how to use a mixingdesk and how to record interviews Carer Pauline Bird of Knares-

borough says ldquoBeing part of BCB isbrilliant Irsquom pleased to have thechance to do this Itrsquos a mix of havingfun and learning technical skills ldquoDoing something completely

different is a break from everythingelse The people training us are veryencouraging and inclusive and itrsquosnice to be part of a group of carersand staff who do this togetherWersquore bonding more each session ldquoTaking part is a real confidence

booster and when I tell my friendsand family what Irsquove been up tothey say lsquoWowrsquordquo

More training will be held later inthe year To register your interestcall Caroline Firth on 01274 449660or email cfirthcarersresourceorg

Maureen and Jack circa 1980 and inset Su

Irsquove come to hate the nightThat robs me of my peaceThat fills my soul with dreadThat makes my furrows increaseIrsquove come to hate the nightThe visits from the pastThe endless groans of failureThe way the die was castIrsquove come to hate the nightAwakened from my slumberTime advanced minutelyA futile count of numbersIrsquove come to hate the nightThe chill that fills the airThe heaviness of silenceImpinging everywhereIrsquove come to hate the nightThe sense of isolationThe dark night of the soulThat leaves me feeling vacantIrsquove come to hate the nightThe thoughts the fearsThe feelingsIf only it were soThat I were only dreaming

Irsquove come tohate the nightMike OrsquoLeary ndash February 2014

Carerrsquos donation in memoryof relatives

Carers call the tune with radio show

It was a pleasure to receive thisletter from Christopher FisherI would like to thank a

manager at Skipton Care Carersrsquo Resource called JamesElwood pictured I was at homecaring for my parents I collapsedon the bed and woke up later I phoned my sister who

happened to be in a meeting with James at the Shipleyoffice I said what had happened then collapsed again

banging my head Later on I opened my eyes allgroggy and laid out on the floor The phone washanging down at the side of me James abandoned the meeting and came with my

sister Margaret in their cars They arrived shocked tosee me on the floor James spoke to me to keep meawake while Margaret saw to Mum and Dad Jamesstayed with me until the ambulance arrived he wasprofessional and reassuring Itrsquos not the first time hehas gone beyond the call of duty A big thank you toJames he has a heart of gold

Carersrsquo Resource fundraiserRichard Dunbar says ldquoWe arehumbled that Su thought of usduring such a difficult time Thiskind donation will help us tosupport more carers in getting thehelp they need and deserverdquo

Professional James has a real heart of gold

Pauline right at the back on the left withthe BCB group


Volunteer knitters have come up with a purler ndash theyare making royal wedding chicks to raise funds for usat EasterMore than 30 knitters from across Yorkshire and as

far away as France are busy producing the PrinceHarry Meghan Markle Archbishop of Canterbury andwedding guest novelties which will be stuffed withCreme Eggs kindly donated by CadburyThe chicks will be on sale at pound2 each at our offices

and at a number of outlets across the patchThe knitters who are in their 11th year of creating

chicks also made more than 1200 Christmasdecorations that raised pound2150 for us in DecemberEvents and fundraising co-ordinator Anne Wells says

ldquoA huge thank you to everyone who helps Knittersand sales outlets do an amazing job to raise money forus as well as raise our profile as a local charityldquoEnfield WI in Middlesex knits for us every year

This came about after a relative of a volunteer camealong to a carersrsquo knitting group a few years ago andsaw for herself the important work we do with carersThe knitting group itself also contributesldquoWe get decorations from France where a staff

memberrsquos relative lives She knits them with friendsthen posts them which is amazing Theyrsquove alreadysent us some French Easter chicks Ooh la lardquol If you would like to knit decorate or sell chicks forus please contact Anne Wells on 01423 500555 oremail awellscarersresourceorg

Our Samrsquos the manSam Athersmith who is avolunteer with our youngcarers was a runner-up atthe Craven CommunityChampions Awards inJanuaryCarersrsquo Resource young

carer worker Susan wentwith Sam and his loved ones to the bash at TheConiston Hotel Skipton and they all had awonderful timeAn article in the Craven Herald amp Pioneer

newspaper ahead of the event said of Sam ldquoTheyoung carers look forward to spending time withhim He is motivated and flexible always ensuringhe puts young carersrsquo needs firstrdquoWell done Sam We appreciate you and all our

wonderful volunteers l If you would like to volunteer with us call 01274449673 or email cfirthcarersresourceorg There arevarious roles across the organisation from admin andbuilding maintenance to keeping people companywhile carers have a break and loads in between

KEEPING YOUR DATAWe need to regularly tell you that we keep yourdata including your address phone number andemail addressKeeping this information up to date is really

important as it means we can provide you with thebest possible service Please let us know if yourdetails changeWe will store information and records relating to

carers and people in need of care and support securelyIt will be accessible only to staff and volunteers or to athird party with your agreement Information will bestored only for as long as it is needed or for as long asour governance guidelines stateIf the time comes when we need to dispose of it

we will do so appropriately We will never sell yourdata If you have any concerns please contact us

Knitters hope for a princely sum

Could you take part in dementia researchOne of the difficulties faced by researchers ofdementia is recruiting participants for their work At the same time many people are looking forstudies to contribute to and take part in but dontknow where to find out about themThis is why the National Institute for Health Research

(NIHR) has helped to develop Join DementiaResearch ndash a service that allows people to register theirinterest in being a part of research and be matched tohigh-quality ethical studies locally or nationallyPeople with dementia or memory problems

their carers and anyone who is interested canregister You can also sign up someone elseproviding you have their consent For more information seewwwjoindementiaresearchnihracuk or call the AlzheimerrsquosSociety on 0300 222 1122

0 Choices Carersrsquo Resource ndash Harrogate | Craven | Bradford | Airedale

Sixty people came to the official opening of our Skiptonoffice in January They saw our art grouprsquos work theconferencemeeting rooms met our lovely staff andvolunteers and ate lots of cake A ribbon across the front door of Ronaldsway House

was cut by the youngest and oldest unpaid carers who wesupport in the area ndash Edward Rhodes eight from Horton-in-Ribblesdale and Brian Eskriett 89 from Skipton Briansaid afterwards ldquoI donrsquot get much time away from mycaring role Carersrsquo Resource has been a lot of helprdquo Edward is one of 80 young carers in Craven who is

supported by our Young Carers and Families team He says ldquoI felt really happy about cutting the ribbon I like Carersrsquo Resource because we get to do lots of fun

things and go to interesting placesrdquoThe office move and redecoration were made

possible by kind donations from the Tarn Moor Estatethe Rotary Clubs of Skipton and Skipton Craven and a North Yorkshire County Council locality budget grantfrom Cllr Andy Solloway

Skipton officeofficially opened

Carersrsquo Resource chief executive Chris Whiley Brian Eskriett EdwardRhodes and Carersrsquo Resource chair of trustees David Harbourne

A craft group is being launched in theSkipton office to complement the art groupthat is already establishedJoin the craft taster session on 14 March

at noon to meet other carers have a breakand make something new Regular get-togethers start from AprilGroup leader Kate Fulton pictured right

displayed a selection of crafts at the officialopening showing carers what they couldmake These included ceramic coastersorigami pots and rag wreathsThe art group also showed its work

including portraits of celebrities sketchesof animals and landscapes See pages 6-7for full details of both groups

Therersquos an art to getting crafty

Untold stories from historyEmma Clayton is the Leisureand Lifestyle Editor of theTelegraph amp Argus Bradfordrsquosdaily newspaper Watching the BBCrsquos new

series lsquoBack In Time For Tearsquorecently I wondered why suchtelevised journeys throughsocial history never seem totouch on the issue of carers

The BBC2 show follows a Bradford family as theytake on challenges of working-class life through thedecades from 1918 to the present The focus is on thefood that families ate the work they did and how theyspent their leisure time From custard tarts to curriesmangles to microwaves it is says the BBC ldquoa storyof class and regional identity and the creation ofmodern Britain as we know itrdquoWhile itrsquos interesting to see how families lived ndash

the first episode saw tripe introduced to the dinnertable and a boy kicking a pigrsquos bladder footballaround the back yard ndash programmes like this tend tofocus on a very conventional ideal of domestic lifeBut even in the industrial North of the early 20th

century some families would have had to cope withlooking after ageing or sick relatives without any ofthe support that carers get today This series begins in 1918 ndash the year the First World

War ended While many families lost their sonshusbands and brothers others would have been leftwith caring for injured men returning from thebattlefields What impact did that have on family life With the welfare state as we know it a thing of the

future some families would also have been caringfor grandparents and other older relatives too Howdid they cope Was there any support for them intheir towns cities and communities When did webegin as a society to recognise the plight of carersndash both adults and children ndash and their need forassistance and respite As a child in the 1970s I sometimes visited a great

aunt who had severe arthritis and was practicallybedridden I remember being fascinated because herbed was downstairs in her living room She lived in asmall terraced house and her daughter known to usas Cousin Celia lived two doors down Celia did allher motherrsquos housework shopping and personalcare ndash but with young children at home too it musthave been quite a challenge for her to look after herbedridden mother as well There must have beenmany other women like Celia juggling domestic andfamily life with caring duties and often a job too The next time a TV production crew takes a modern

family back in time ndash to see how life has changed forordinary people over the last century or so ndash Irsquod likethem to explore this rarely told history of Britain


Cut-price pampersessions on offerThe Bingley Physiotherapy Practice has chosenCarersrsquo Resource as one of its three charities of theyear and is offering reduced-price massage andreflexology treatments for carersThe practice is entering its 10th year in business

and as part of the celebratory activities its staff aretaking on personal challenges such as an Olympic-distance triathlon to raise money for us They willalso promote our services to their clients and placedonation buckets in the practice to raise funds for usAs well as raising money the staff are also

undertaking 10 acts of kindness which include offeringcarers a half-hour seated acupressure reflexology ormassage treatment for pound10 instead of the usual pound30 Proprietor Jacqui Taylor says ldquoLiz Crosland our

massage and holistic therapist had already donesome volunteering with Carersrsquo Resource and Ithought it was a great complement to the other

charities wersquodalready chosen ldquoAlso you are

supportingpeople inrelation tohealth andwellbeing toimprove theirlives the verythings we aimto do with ourservicesrdquoCarersrsquo Resource Bradford district community

fundraiser Richard Dunbar says ldquoWe are verygrateful to Jacqui and Liz and we congratulate themon their 10 years in businessrdquoTo register your interest in a reduced-price

treatment call Richard on 01274 449673 or emailrdunbarcarersresourceorg before April 1 The number of treatments on offer is limited A date for the sessions will be organised oncedemand is determined

PIP workshop helps parentsCompleting benefits forms can be challenging andstressful for carers particularly when benefits change For that reason we recently held a Personal

Independence Payment (PIP) workshop at our Skiptonoffice for parents who are caring for disabledteenagers EPIC project worker Natalie Baxter whoran the session says ldquoSupporting carers to preparefor PIP and giving them some handy tips can help torelieve some anxietiesrdquo

The workshop was aimed at parents with teenagerswho are currently in receipt of Disability LivingAllowance and will need to transition to PIP paymentswhen their children turn 16 The workshop coveredsubjects including how PIP is different to DLA how to setup appointeeship gathering evidence for the applicationand what happens at the face-to-face assessmentl Our next PIP workshop for parents with disabledteenagers is on Monday 26 March 1ndash3pm at theRainbow Childrenrsquos Centre Braithwaite Grove BD226JB Call Natalie on 01756 700888 to book a place

Carersrsquo Resource works hard to helpGPs identify carers to refer to us forsupport Our primary care liaisonand development officer MelanieEvans gives advice to doctors andsurgery staff provides them withleaflets and posters attends fluclinics and goes to meetings toexplain the services we offerBut one GP surgery has gone

above and beyond by featuringCarersrsquo Resource on its telephonewaiting line message Patientscalling The Ridge Medical Practicein Great Horton Bradford hear thedefinition of who is a carer andhow they can register with CarersrsquoResourceThe practicersquos reception manager

Janet Pattison says ldquoAs it is nowmy voice on the phones I thoughtit would be nice for patients tohave a different message everycouple of months to promote

services within the practice Wehad a low number of registeredcarers and I thought perhapspeople didnrsquot realise they were acarer or know that they could beregistered as such at the doctorsor that they could get help fromplaces like Carersrsquo Resource ldquoI researched the NHS definition

of a carer and incorporated thatinto the phone message Hearing

what constitutes a carer helpspeople realise they are one andthat there is support for themrdquoMelanie who has been working

alongside The Ridge since 2011says ldquoJanetrsquos idea of putting amessage on the telephone waitingline is nothing short of brilliantTherersquos no cost to the practice anda large number of carers havebeen identified It would be great ifother practices could also try itrdquoJulie Robinson carers lead at

The Ridge adds ldquoPeople areapproaching the surgery sayingtheyrsquove heard the message on thephone and asking for carer cardsand information Itrsquos workingrdquol If you are a carer or work in a GPpractice you could help us bytelling your surgery about this low-cost and effective idea To contactMelanie call 01274 449660 or emailmevanscarersresourceorg

Melanie Evans left Gail Hughes centreand Julie Robinson

Carers told of services while they wait to speak to GP

Liz left Richard and Jacqui


The Carers Rights Day event we hosted in Novemberdrew a crowd of more than 100 carers from acrossour patch to City Hall in Bradford It featured presentations and questions and answers

from carers health professionals and social careworkers as well as a Question Time-style panel madeup of local politiciansCarersrsquo Resource staff were on hand to give

practical and emotional support and we set upinformation stalls to advertise the variety of serviceswe provide Young adult carer Amen Dhesi pictured

talked about the impact caringfor his father has had on hislife for the past decade sincehis fatherrsquos diagnosis ofbipolar Amen explained howhe slid into depression andsubstance abuse before hewent on to set up ImagineBradford ndash a non-profitorganisation that tacklesmental health issues throughthe delivery of fun activities

He also described the emotional crutch he receivedfrom Carersrsquo Resource and added ldquoMy supportworker helped me to get through my darkest daysrdquoWe arranged the speakers after carers at our forums

told us what was important to them and who theywanted to hear from including continuing healthcare day care better understanding of directpayments and how to be supported by your GP Feedback comments included ldquoVery informative

100 unpaid carers have theirsay in corridors of power

For the time being here areCarersrsquo Resource staff answering acouple of your questions

QPatrick asked ldquoWhen I firstentered the care arena I found

it difficult to ascertain whatservices are available ndash how canwe make this easierrdquo

ACaroline Harley of the carersupport team replied

ldquoCarersrsquo Resource is here toshow you clear options at thisdaunting and bewildering timeWe are the map to help younavigate what services and whichprofessionals can help you inyour caring rolerdquo

QDawn asked ldquoI care for mypartner and I have two small

children - what reasonableadjustments should my work makeand what support is there for merdquo

ALiz Liepins from the CReateteam replied ldquoCarers have

rights at work for example theright to take a reasonable amountof time off for emergencies suchas if the person you care for is illAfter working for an employer

for more than 26 weeks you canrequest to work flexibly OurCReate service can advise you onhow to approach your employerabout this and we can support you

in putting a request together Ifyou care for a child under 18 youhave the right to parental leave aslong as yoursquove worked for thesame employer for 12 monthsDepending on your employerrsquospolicies this may have to be takenas unpaid leave To claim theserights you need to inform youremployer that yoursquore a carer ldquoIf you feel comfortable talk to

your manager or HR departmentrdquo

WHAT TURKEYSEagle-eyed Choices reader KevinMcGrath spotted an error in ourChristmas quiz In the answer forquestion 18 we said that the bluecarbuncle in the Sherlock Holmesstory The Adventure of the BlueCarbuncle was found inside aturkey Kevin wrote in to correctus as it was actually found in agoose Well spotted Mr Holmes

You asked we answeredThroughout Carers Rights Day you asked us and our speakers questionssome of which we explored on the day We now want to know how youwant the answers presented back to you Contact communicationsofficer Caroline Firth on 01274 449660 or email cfirthcarersresourceorgif you have any suggestions

and nice to know WE matterrdquo and ldquoLearnt some newthings Enjoyed it really helpful So worthwhilePlease do this againrdquoOK we will ndash letrsquos see if together we can all make

Carersrsquo Rights Day 2018 even bigger and better

Our social media posts helped people at home follow the day

Choices Carersrsquo Resource ndash Harrogate | Craven | Bradford | Airedale

Can you claim Carerrsquos CreditCarerrsquos Credit is a National Insurance credit that can help plug gaps in aneligible carerrsquos National Insurance contribution record A personrsquos statepension is based on their National Insurance recordA class 3 contribution is awarded for each week towards the basic state

pensionadditional state pension Your income or savings or investmentswill not affect eligibility for Carerrsquos CreditYou do not need to apply for Carerrsquos Credit if you are in paid employment

you get Carerrsquos Allowance you get Child Benefit for a child under 12 or youare a foster carer (apply for National Insurance credits instead)To claim Carerrsquos Credit you must be aged 16 or over and under the state

pension age you need to care for someone for at least 20 hours a weekand the person you are looking after must be in receipt of a disabilitybenefit or the Care Certificate part of the application form needs to besigned by a health or social care professionalFor more information call the Carerrsquos Allowance Unit on 0800 731 0297

With a will therersquos a way Itrsquos Free Wills Month in Marchwhen people aged 55 and overcan have a simple will written orupdated for free by a solicitorparticipating in the campaignMaking use of this opportunity

is easy check the Free WillsMonth website from 1 March tofind out if there are participatingsolicitors near you then make anappointment directly with themAppointments with solicitors are

limited and once all of them aretaken the campaign will closeThis could potentially be beforethe month ends so it isrecommended that you getbooked in as soon as you canIt can be expensive to make or

update your will but it isimportant to have it doneprofessionally so this is anopportunity to make sure thatyour wishes are carried out It willallow you to provide for yourfamily and friends and it can helpthe people you are leaving tomake decisions about yourfuneral plans or assets To make a free will as a couple

only one of you needs to be over55 Straightforward wills areprovided for free during thecampaign but if you think your willmay be more complicated checkwith the solicitor when booking asthey may charge for extra work Carersrsquo Resource chief executive

Chris Whiley says ldquoCarersoccasionally call us withquestions about probateinheritance tax and to share other

concerns when the person theycare for has passed awayldquoWills also enable people to

leave a legacy gift to charities oftheir choice We have gratefullyreceived legacies which help usprovide services that we do notreceive funding for such as respitesupport groups and day trips ldquoHowever we know from

working with clients that nothaving a will can mean a time ofgrief is made more stressful byuncertainty about the deceasedpersonrsquos wishes and difficulties inmanaging their estateldquoFor these reasons we also

encourage carers and theirfamilies to make a lasting powerof attorneyrdquoIf you miss out during Free Wills

Month there are a variety ofother ways to secure a will WillAid runs a free will campaign inNovember and a number ofnational charities individuallyoperate free will-drafting servicesThere are also low-cost onlinewill-writing servicesYou can write your will yourself

but you should get advice if it isnot straightforward

Carersrsquo Resource is an independentand nationally recognised Yorkshirecharity which gives tailoredinformation and support to carersthose in need of care and supportand the professionals who workwith them Our services supportpeople to remain independent andhave choice and control to improvetheir lives or situations Carersrsquo Resource is a company

limited by guarantee Reg charity number 1049278

EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTIONSContributions (300 words max) arewelcomed but may be edited The views expressed do notnecessarily reflect policy of CarersrsquoResource Reference to any servicedoes not imply recommendation The submissions deadline for the

next issue is 1 May 2018 Send copy to the editor

Caroline Firth by emailingchoicescarersresourceorg or postsubmissions to the Bradford office(address below)

CONTACT USHarrogate11 North Park Road Harrogate HG1 5PDTel 01423 500555 Fax 01423 507777SkiptonRonaldsway House 36 Brook StreetSkipton BD23 1PPTel 01756 700888 Bradford15 Park View Court St Paulrsquos RoadShipley BD18 3DZTel 01274 449660Fax 01274 449673RiponCommunity House Sharow ViewAllhallowgate Ripon HG4 1LETel 01765 690222EmailinfocarersresourceorgWebwwwcarersresourceorgFacebookwwwfacebookcomcarersresourceTwitterCarersResource

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