Who will speak for you when you can’t speak for yourself?
Only a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) gives you the peace of mind and legal ability to give those you trust power to make decisions when you can’t. Emma Quarshie, who is in her 60s
CEO end of year message
As we see 2019 draw to a close and we reflect on a year of progress, challenges and everything in between, it strikes me just how similar my ‘day job’ is to my caring role.
Is Leeds age proud?
I have been fortunate over the last 4 years to be involved in the Time To Shine project in Leeds. Time To Shine is part of the Big Lottery Ageing Better programme, with the aim
Sunflower lanyard scheme
The sunflower lanyard scheme was created to act as a discreet sign that the wearer has a hidden disability, such as autism or dementia, and requires additional assistance. First launched at Gatwick Airport in May
Anti-Bullying Week
This week is Anti-Bullying Week (Monday 11 November - Friday 15 November 2019) and it has the theme 'Change Starts With Us'. Bullying can happen at any age, in schools and workplaces. Our young adult
Help us make a drama out of caring
Starting in January, Carers Leeds will be hosting a drama workshop for 8 weeks with the lovely people from Fall into Place Theatre. Drama is a great way to form new friendships, try something new
Click and connect: Get involved
Our vision is to create a comprehensive digital tool that gives carers information, advice and support at the click of a button, on the go, when and wherever it's needed. Carers Leeds is applying for
Stress Awareness Day
It's National Stress Awareness Day today so we asked Carers Good Health Worker Jo to write a blog about carers and stress. Take a look... "Writing a short blog about stress is stressful in itself!
Research study : Psychosis
COPe-support are inviting carers supporting a family member or friend affected by psychosis to join a research study to find out if COPe-support works to improve carers’ wellbeing and how well they cope with caring.
Home is better for health
Organisations across Leeds are working together to help the public and health and care professionals understand that caring for people in their home is best for them. Carers Leeds are joining NHS organisations, Leeds City Council,
Its okay to not be okay, let’s talk about it
World Mental Health Day - 10th October 2019 My experience of depression is; that it’s a pain in the neck! When feeling depressed it eats at everything in my life. I don’t want to: Get
National Work Life Week
Having the right work / life balance can be a challenge for all of us, but adding in caring for a family member or friend into the mix makes this balancing act even more difficult.