Carers Support Special Bulletin: Live, Learn, Work Wolves

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Carer Support Special Bulletin

Live, Learn, Work Wolves


Free Events and opportunities for you from 14 to 31 March 2018


If you want to improve your wellbeing and social connections, it’s hard to know where to start! Come along to the Wellbeing & Memory Matters drop-in session and find out about the range of local services offering support and talk to people who can help you.
Monday 19 March, 10:00am – 1pm, East Park Library, Hurstbourne Crescent WV1 2EE and Wednesday 21 March, 10.30am – 2pm, Wolverhampton Central Library, Snow Hill, City Centre WV1 3AX.

Wolverhampton has been recognised as a Dementia Friendly Community 2018. Come along to our Dementia Information and Advice event and meet some of our members who can give free information on dementia support in the city and advice on matters such as safety, legal matters and how to become dementia friendly on Wednesday 21 March, 10am – 2pm at Wolverhampton Art Gallery’s Georgian Room.

If you need help with a Blue Badge application or renewal, help is on offer at the Blue Badge check and send surgery on Wednesday 21 March, 10am – 5pm at Warstones Library, Pinfold Grove, WV44P. Appointments are essential. To make an appointment call 01902 551815.

If you are a carer for someone in your family, the Family Carers Wellbeing Day is a day just for you! Come along and try some relaxation techniques with our Tai chi taster, take part in activities and get information to support you with your wellbeing and your caring role, including information about ‘Memory Matters’ and Support in the Community. Please book your place by calling 01902 553429 so that we can ensure we have the correct numbers for the workshops and for refreshments.
Thursday 22 March, 10:00am – 2:30pm at Bantock House, Tractor Shed, Finchfield Road, WV3 9LQ

These are just a few of a full programme of free events taking place in the city to support residents to live, learn and work. For details of all events taking place in the city between Wednesday 14 to Saturday 31 March visit www.livelearnworkwolves.com

This information bulletin is for carers, professionals working with carers and organisations supporting carers. The Carer Support Team supports family carers in Wolverhampton.

To find out more about what we can offer contact us:

Call: 01902 553409.

Visit our website: www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/carers,

Email the team at: carer.support@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Drop in to the Carers Centre, Blossoms Fold, Off North Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 4HJ.

Office Opening times:

Monday to Friday, 9.00am till 4.30pm  (closed from 12.30pm to 13.30pm)


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