Category: Carers Group Meetings

Carers zoom meeting – 1st June 2021 Lisa welcomed everyone and passed on Andrew’s apologies as he was studying for an exam. Lisa did however discuss with Andrew about next week’s seminar and Andrew suggested ‘Moving & Handling’ as many of us carers have to sometimes move our loved ones and if we don’t do…

Carers zoom meeting – 25th May 2021 Lisa had a another meeting tonight so Keren very kindly ran the carers session. Keren went around the group and asked everyone to introduce themselves and say what issues they have with their loved one. some interesting points were raised which are listed below: Family dynamics – this…

We had 28 members this evening. Lisa welcomed everyone and also Mike Rich CEO of Barnet Carers. Our meeting started with some introductions from members and various discussions. The first half hour of the meeting is open for all carers to raise any concerns. Andrew then presented his seminar and his talk today was about…

We had 30 members this evening. Lisa welcomed everyone and introduced Jenny Walsh and Katie de Swarte from Osbornes Law Solicitors who were invited to talk about Powers of Attorney, Wills, family disputes and other contentious matters. Their contact details are; Osbornes Law Solicitors Address: Livery House, 7-9 Pratt Street, London NW1 0AE Tel: 0207485…

We had 24 members this evening. Lisa welcomed everyone including Mike Rich- CEO ‘Barnet Carers Centre’ and Andrew Wrensch -Seminar trainer.  Lisa first invited Mike to say a few words if he had any updates. Mike has agreed to attend our meetings every 2 weeks. Mike mentioned that it was soon Dementia Awareness week. He…

We had 27 members this evening. Lisa welcomed everyone and introduced a discussion about DNR ‘Do Not Resuscitate’ This was a request from one of the carers. This raised a lot of discussion and Dr Angela Parker was also able to provide a lot of advice and had already emailed some links to Lisa which…

Carers zoom meeting – 20th Apr 2021 We had 31 members this evening which also included carers from Christies Care. Lisa welcomed everyone and introduced Mike Rich CEO of Barnet Carers centre to provide the latest news and updates. Mike was excited to announce the official partnership with Dementia Club UK and mentioned the video…

Carers zoom meeting – 13th Apr 2021 We had 30  members this evening. Lisa welcomed everyone and also welcomed her 2 visitors – Catherine Reed and Kath Vale from Dementia Adventure who were invited to talk to members about the holidays and services they provide. Kath did a presentation and also showed a short video…

We had 32 members this evening. Lisa welcomed everyone and also introduced and welcomed her 2 visitors – Helen Newman –  CEO Age UK Barnet and Avinash Mandalia – Welfare and Advice Manager at Sangam centre. Lisa also welcomed her Trustees and also welcomed Andrew Wrensch- Community Development Manager at Carlton Court Care Home and…

Carers zoom meeting – 30th Mar 2021 There were 21 members this evening at the carers group meeting, with Dr Angela and Andrew from Carlton Court Care Home. The session was run by Kevin and Keren this evening as Lisa was at another work meeting. The first topic of conversation was asking any easy ways…