Carers Wellbeing Day

CARERS SUPPORT MERTON

CARERS WELLBEING DAY – THURSDAY 4TH MARCH – VESTRY HALL MITCHAM

Carers spend many hours looking after someone else and very easily forget that they also need looking after. In conjunction with the Sutton and Merton Primary Care Trust our Wellbeing Day is all about helping the carer to keep healthy both mentally and physically so they can continue to do the fantastic job of caring for somebody else.

We will be having advice and information stands including guidance on cancer screening, cholesterol and blood pressure checks, helping stop smoking, eye tests plus lots more. An exercise instructor will be on hand and there will be weight loss advice. Our carers can relax by having a mini treatment followed by guidance on healthy eating and we have a FREE healthy eating café where carers and their friends can enjoy a healthy lunch.

The event is being held on Thursday 4th March from 11.00am to 4.00pm at The Vestry Hall, London Road, Mitcham, CR4 3UD.

Who are Carers Support Merton?
Carers Support Merton improves the quality of life for unpaid carers who live or support a person in the London Borough of Merton.
We do this by :-
Informing Carers of their rights and what help is available to them.
Providing Respite Activities and therapy sessions
Providing Clubs for young carers to meet and have fun with others in similar situations
Information and advice on all aspects of caring responsibility
Help with carers assessments and benefit advice
Regular Newsletters

Who is a carer?
A carer is someone who looks after a family member, partner, friend, neighbour, child who due to an illness, disability or frailty is unable to manage alone. Carers provide unpaid care and support which can involve personal care, cooking, shopping, housework and giving emotional support. A carer can be any age and include children who may be looking after an ill or disabled parent , relative, sister or brother

For more information please contact
Debbie@csmerton.org
Tel: 020 8646 7515