Carers group meetings

Unfortunately, I have not yet received any notes from Rachel with regards to her talk on ‘Socially Funded Care’ but as soon as I do receive them I will forward them on separately. For those who have any questions and would like to contact Rachel direct, please see… Read more: Carers Group Zoom Meeting – 14th September 2021

Lisa welcomed everyone and gave apologies from Mike as there was a Football game this evening and also apologies from Andrew Wrensch as he was covering for someone at work. Lisa also welcomed new members Steve and his mum Aileen this evening. Lisa also welcomed her Trustees Valerie… Read more: Carers Group Meeting Tuesday – 22nd June 2021

Please note the following below for your information and diaries. Mike Rich – Chief Executive of Barnet Carers announced the following: As part of our engagement work for the Borough of Barnet’s new Carers Strategy, we want to make sure that the views and needs of carers for… Read more: Carers Group Meeting – Tuesday 13th September

It was a pleasure to welcome our 2 special visitors; Andrea Reece from Healthwatch Barnet – Email andrea@healthwatchbarnet.co.uk And Colette Wood – Director of Integration Barnet (NHS North Central London ICB – 93C ) – Email colette.wood1@nhs.net I invited both Andrea and Colette to talk to us a… Read more: Carers Group Meeting – Tuesday 2nd August 2022

It was lovely to see Stephen and Fulvia’s ‘Dementia Adventure’ holiday video at the Isle of Wight. If anyone is interested in booking any holidays with ‘Dementia Adventure’ please see the link https://dementiaadventure.co.uk/ It was also lovely to see the Shanty video – well done to our singers… Read more: Carers Group Meeting – Tuesday 26th July 2022

I hope you found the carers group meeting informative and helpful. Apologies this evening for the computer/internet issues due to the extreme heat. We will of course resume where the video crashed for Stephen and Fulvia’s holiday next week and will also show the shanty video. I was… Read more: Carers Group Meeting – Tuesday 19th July 2020

I hope you found the meeting informative and interesting. Here is what we discussed this evening; Derek’s video – regarding a petition he submitted to the House of Commons requiring the Laws to change so that council tax discounts are backdated and given to people living with dementia… Read more: Carers Group Meeting – 12 July 2022

Dementia Swimming Sessions Last week’s carers group meeting, I was asked to find out some more information about the dementia swimming sessions. I therefore emailed Krissie at Barnet Copthall and he responded to confirm; In answer to your questions: Carers would absolutely be able to join in the… Read more: Carers Group Meeting – Tuesday 5th July

I hope you all found the meeting informative and helpful. Here is what was discussed this week. – Please see attached some examples of toilet Frames and toilet raised seats. These particular items can be found at: Mobility North London 872 High Road North Finchley N12 9RH –… Read more: Carers Group Meeting – 15th March 2022

Carers Group Meeting 17th January 2022 Lisa welcomed Dr Angela Parker, Mike Rich CEO of Barnet carers, Marcelo Navarro and Andrew Wrensch Announcements: Congratulations to Marcelo who runs a caring agency – Walfinch who received a CQC report with a GOOD rating Congratulations to Mike Rich as Barnet… Read more: Carers Group Meeting 17th January 2022

Whilst we know there is still no cure for dementia unfortunately, it’s good to know that there are various research and clinical trials to hopefully one day find a cure. In the meantime, the advice in the results of all research we are seeing is that living a… Read more: Carers Group Meeting – Tuesday 4th January 2022

I hope you all found the carers group meeting informative and helpful. A big thank you to Mike Rich CEO of Barnet Carers Centre for chairing the meeting in my absence whilst I was at a council health meeting. Also thank you to our doctor Angela who is… Read more: Carers meeting 11th Jan 2022

Carers Group Meeting – 24th November Our first topic of conversation this evening was about ‘Bed Sores’ and our Trustee Doctor Angela was also able to provide some very good advice. For further reading I have also provided further information from an NHS sight about bed sores. The… Read more: Carers Group Meeting – 24th November

Carers Group Zoom Meeting – 5th October 2021 Our discussion this evening was about Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) Dr Angela one of our Trustees was able to talk to us about UTIs and how we can prevent them. Please see some useful links below. You can test your… Read more: Carers Group Zoom Meeting – 5th October 2021

Carers Group Zoom Meeting – 28th September 2021 Our speaker this evening was Zaira De Novellis – Managing Director of Homeshare Service. She joined us this evening with her colleague Sibel Whitehead. Please see the PowerPoint which was presented and discussed. If anyone wishes to contact Zaira, please… Read more: Carers Group Zoom Meeting – 28th September 2021

Carers Group Zoom Meeting – 21st September 2021 We had a special visitor this week – the Deputy Lieutenant of Barnet (Her Majesty’s representative) Mr Martin Russell. Lisa introduced and welcomed Martin who gave an inspiring and uplifting talk. It was a great honour to welcome Martin and… Read more: Carers Group Zoom Meeting – 21st September 2021

Carers zoom meeting – 15th Sep 2020 Lisa welcomed everyone at the carers group meeting and also Dr Angela one of our Trustees. It was also a pleasure to welcome Louis the grandson of one of the carers who is a student at college and is interested in… Read more: Carers zoom meeting – 15th Sep 2020

Carers Group Zoom Meeting – 7th September 2021 Lisa welcomed everyone and also welcomed Mike Rich CEO of Barnet Carers, Andrew Wrensch who provides our seminars and training and also Marcelo Navarro who runs a carers company. All contact details have previous been provided in my reports but… Read more: Carers Group Zoom Meeting – 7th September 2021

Lisa welcomed everyone and introduced the speaker for this evening Mr Michael Shann – from Carers UK – Head of Membership and Volunteering. Carers UK – 20 Great Dover Street, London SE1 4LXTel: 0207378 4978Mobile: 07920 557 207 Michael had some presentation slides and a video which he… Read more: Carers Group – 31st August

A big thank you to Keren for taking the first half hour of the meeting in my absence. Our speaker today from Carers UK had to reschedule for next week and Andrew was unable to join us as he had a work emergency. The session today was therefore… Read more: Carers Group – Tuesday 24th August

Carers Group Meeting Tuesday -17th August 2021 Lisa welcomed everyone including the new members and introduced and welcomed; Andrew Wrensch – Community Development Manager at a Care Home and a qualified trainer who does seminar training on topics of interest for our carers group meetings. Marcelo Navarro –  Managing Director… Read more: Carers Group Meeting Tuesday -17th August 2021

Carers Group Meeting Tuesday -10th August 2021 Lisa welcomed everyone and also welcomed our Trustees – Dr Angela Parker and Valerie Chodosh and also welcomed Andrew Wrensch a qualified trainer who does seminar training on topics of interest for carers and also works in a care home as… Read more: Carers Group Meeting Tuesday -10th August 2021

Lisa welcomed everyone and introduced Mike Rich – CEO of Barnet Carers and partners with Dementia Club UK. Lisa also introduced Trustees Dr Angela Parker and Valerie Chodosh and gave Andrew’s apologies. Lisa first asked Mike to talk about the new digital ID card. Mike mentioned that after… Read more: Carers Group Meeting Tuesday – 3rd August 2021

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Carers Group Meeting Tuesday – 20th July 2021 During the first half hour, everyone has the opportunity to raise any concerns, questions/topics to be discussed and also if anyone has any recommendations and suggestions which may be of interest to other carers. One of the carers suggested a… Read more: Carers Group Meeting Tuesday – 20th July 2021