KCN - Winter 2014

Don’t forget…

Talk on Benefit Changes with David Still

Friday 28th November

Winter 2014

News from the Young

Carers’ Project

Carers Rights Day

28th November

Christmas Party with

ABBA Tribute!

Also inside:

News from our

Chief Exec

Forthcoming

Support Groups

New KCN Staff

Free First Aid

Course

9th December

NHS Choices,

free training

Free NHS

Health Check

New Wellbeing

Trips

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News from the Chief Executive

The regulations guidance for the new Care Act has been published and we are pleased that some of the comments and concerns raised by Carers Trust have been acknowledged.

For the first time, carers will have equal rights to information and support as the people they care for. The Final Regulation’s and Guidance can be found online at: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/updating-our-care-and-support-system-draft-regulations-and-guidance

There is a lot of discussion needed to establish how the new Care Act will be implemented in Kingston within the existing financial constraints. Money within the Better Care Fund is allocated to help meet the new duties of the Care Act. Kingston’s Better Care Fund plan was ‘approved with support’ which means some actions are required but otherwise the plan has been approved by Nationally Consistent Assurance Review (NCAR) process.

We are extremely disappointed to see that Kingston CCG has reduced their planned budget for 2015/16 from their original allocated £240,000 to £140,000. This is very worrying as demand for carers’ services is growing rapidly. We hope that money allocated to implementing the Care Act will help fund the increasing need for carer support.

The Voice of Carers Forum is meeting on Wednesday 10th December from 1.00pm to 3.00pm when we will be joined by Councillor Julie Pickering, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Health and Voluntary services and Coombe Vale Ward, Conservative Office. We will be entering in to the Christmas spirit and invite you to join us for mulled wine and mince pies from 12.45pm. The views of carers from this forum are fed directly to the Carers’ Board so it is very important that we are hearing from as many carers as possible. If you can’t make the meeting but would like to feed into the forum please contact me on [email protected] or 020 3031 2752.

I would like to wish you all a merry Christmas and hope to see you and your family at our Christmas Party with fantastic Abba tribute.

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Christmas Party with Abba tribute!

Friday 5th December, 7.00pm to 10.00pm

St. Mark’s Church, St. Marks Hill, Surbiton

The holiday season is fast approaching! Get into the festive spirit with KCN at our Christmas party.

To make it extra special this year, we have an Abba tribute band performing a selection of their greatest hits.

Don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes!

Food and drink will be provided. Please let us know any dietary requirements when you book. To book your

place, please contact the office on 020 3031 2751 or [email protected]


FREE COURSE

Tuesday 9th December

10.30am to 3.30pm

Noble Centre, New Malden

Sandwich lunch provided

Please contact Jo to book your space on

[email protected]

or 020 3031 2751

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Here at the Young Carers’ Project we have been as busy as ever. We’re enjoying our newly expanded team and we have had a fantastic October half term. Some highlights of the half term activities were our sunny trip to Butlins and our spooky Halloween Party!

We continue to support children and young people through peer support activities, 1:1 support sessions, linking with schools and whole family support.

Further, our weekly youth group is still going strong; in recent sessions we have tie-dyed t shirts, toasted marshmallows on Bonfire Night and had plenty of chill out time at Barnfield Youth Centre.

We’ve received 32 new referrals since September and they keep coming; we are now supporting over 360 young carers in the borough. The number of children and young people needing our support is ever-increasing. If you know of anyone who is between the ages of 5-18 years, who cares for a

News from the Young Carers’ Project


family member and who would benefit from our support, please don’t hesitate to get in touch for information about how to refer them to the Young Carers’ Project.

The dark nights and cold weather are drawing in but that won’t stop us! Follow us on Twitter for plenty more updates and information @YCPKingston

Diane, Liz, Chrissy, Kat and Andora

Young Carers’ Project 020 3031 2754 [email protected]

This year's theme is Looking after someone? Know your

rights and will focus on:

Making carers aware of their rights. Every year, more than 2 million people become carers. Many struggle to navigate the maze of services and entitlements, and miss out on financial and practical support. Even those who have been caring for years sometimes aren’t aware of their entitlements.

Letting carers know where to get help and support. Caring can present all kinds of challenges. We want every carer to know where to turn for advice, information and support, whether in their local community or online.

Raising awareness of the needs of carers. Carers Rights Day raises awareness of the needs of carers with the public, decision makers and professionals, helping us realise our vision of a society that respects, values and supports carers.

David Still, Adult Carers Support Manager, will be holding an information session on Friday 28th November at Noble Centre from 11.30am followed by lunch. With big legal changes in the Care Act 2014 coming into force in April 2015 in England, we will be looking ahead to new rights and what they mean for you.

Contact Jo on 020 3031 2751 or [email protected] to book your space.

Carers Rights Day - Friday 28th November

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Andora, from the Young Carers’ Project, is still taking referrals for the PMH project where

children and young people aged 8-18 can access information and advice, support and advocacy

around their worries about a parent with mental ill

health.

If you know of anyone who would benefit from this programme, please call or email Andora

020 3031 2756 or

[email protected]

Carers’ Support Group

Merritt Medical Centre, Chessington, 10.00am to 11.30am

Wednesday 17th December. Contact Jo for 2015 dates

Carers of Adults with Asperger's Syndrome

Noble Centre, New Malden, 10.00am to 12.00pm

First Wednesday each month

Parents and Carers of Children and Young People with ADHD

Noble Centre, New Malden, 10.00am to 12.00pm Second Friday of each month

Parents and Carers of Children with Mental Health Problems

Tolworth Children’s Centre, 9.15am to 11.15am Last Monday of each month (date will change during school holidays)

Mental Health Carers Group

Tolworth Hospital, 6.00pm to 7.15pm

Second Tuesday of each month

For more information on any of the support groups, please contact the

office on 020 3031 2757 or [email protected]

KCN Support Groups

mailto:[email protected]

Come and find out how use the

NHS Choices Website An online Health Information event – from Community Connected

Become a

member

of

Earlier this year we brought you a demonstration of how to use

tablets. This month, Community Connected has been funded by

the NHS to deliver training in how to access online information on

the NHS Choices website.

We are part of a nationwide digital health information network set

to provide training and support for you to use the NHS choices

website to:

research health conditions – taking you through the A – Z of

health – every condition; symptom and recommended

treatment including a breakdown of each medication that

the person you look after has been proscribed

make healthy living choices for yourself

manage your wellbeing including keeping fit, eating well and

generally staying in shape to meet the challenges of the

winter.

We’ll show you how find out about other NHS services like

booking appointments online, ordering repeat prescriptions and

seeking specialist advice and support. And if that was not enough

and English is your second language - the website itself can be

translated into 80 different languages.

KCN are hosting a session on Friday 28th

November from 2.00pm to 3.30pm. Book your

space with Jo on 020 3031 2751 to learn how to stay

healthy with the help of the NHS Choices website


Once again the KCN team has expanded and we have welcomed a new

member of staff. Read on to find out more about the newest member of the

team.

Meet the new KCN staff!

Hello, my name is Lisa Johnstone and I’m the new Carers’ Adviser helping the Generic Carers Support Team. I come from a legal background combined with voluntary experience in supporting women with mental health needs (through Women In Secure Hospitals), young asylum seekers (through the Refugee Council’s Children’s Section) and delivering general advice sessions in the community (through the Citizens Advice Bureau).

I’ve had a brilliant welcome from everyone in the office and those of you who I’ve met so far at advice sessions and the AGM. I’m really looking forward to meeting the rest of you, whether at advice sessions or at the Christmas party and assisting with any issues and questions you may have.

The Voice of Carers in Kingston

Wednesday 10th December, 1.00pm to 3.00pm with mince pies and

mulled wine from 12.45pm

Noble Centre, 109a Blagdon Road, New Malden KT3 4BD

We will be joined by Councillor Julie Pickering, Cabinet Member

for Adult Social Care, Health and Voluntary services and

Coombe Vale Ward, Conservative Office

We know that not all carers can or want to come along to meetings,

but we are keen for as many carers to be a part of the forum as

possible. If you have an issue to raise or comment to make, but cannot

attend the meetings, please let us know and we will share your views

at the next meeting.

For more information or to have your say, contact Kate on 020 3031 2752.

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Hi, my name is Eleanor Reed and I have recently started a new project

supporting parent/carers of children with mental health difficulties including Autism, ADHD and Asperger’s.

This project has a real importance as mental health is so often pushed to the background with little support given to the children and their parents/carers. The project aims to help parents access support and guidance whilst also focusing on more practical issues such as benefits, housing and education.

I will be helping parents/carers to advocate for what’s best for their children by supporting them to communicate more effectively with social services, CAMHS and other organisations.

The project so far has supported 37 parent/carers through 1-1 support and support groups. It has secured £28,620.80 in benefits and £700 for household appliances and breaks from caring.

Currently the project runs two support groups, the Mental Health Support Group is held at Tolworth Children’s Centre from 9.30am to 11.30am every last Monday of the month (date changes in school holidays), and the ADHD Support Group which runs every second Friday of the month from 10.00am to 12.00pm at the Noble Centre, New Malden.

The project hopes to continue to strengthen its links with CAMHS and Social Services to help to get the best support and advice for families. If you would like to find out more about this project, please do contact me on 020 3725 3049.

News from the Parents and

Carers of CAMHS Project

Those of you who were able to join us at the AGM will have heard our very exciting news… a new website! We have been working hard with Superhighways to update our website and we are pleased to announce that the new website will be going live in December. Don’t forget to follow

us on Twitter @KingstonCarers for more information.

New website coming soon!


Carers should soon have a higher profile within NHS, Dr Moira Fraser, interim chief executive, of Carers Trust said:

“Carers Trust welcomes the NHS Five-year Forward View, which includes a focus on how the NHS can better support unpaid carers. The aim to develop partnerships with carers’ organisations is especially welcome and echoes positive work already underway, including Carers Trust’s Triangle of Care project. However, identifying carers is vital as otherwise they cannot be signposted to support. A new legal duty on the NHS to identify carers is needed, and is vital to moving this agenda forward effectively.”

KCN is already helping GPs within six Kingston practices to identify and support carers by providing outreach advice sessions within the GP surgeries.

Raising the profile of carers

Flu Vaccination Campaign

Kingston Clinical Commissioning Group is currently reviewing Diabetes services in Kingston. They are setting up their first Diabetes Redesign Steering Group (RSG) with a membership including service users, Kingston GPs, specialist doctors, Diabetic Specialist Nurses, public Health, finance and Medicines Management.

The aim is to make sure that the people of Kingston receive the best possible services for the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes. The Diabetes RSG will also ensure that patients are given the support they need to manage their condition and to stay as healthy as possible.

They are inviting 2 patients and/or 1 carer to be part of the RSG. The group meets every 3-4 weeks for 2 hours. Refreshments will be available at meetings. The RSG will run for the next 6-9

months.

If you would like to the join Diabetes RSG, please email Cathrine Farrer on [email protected] or phone the customer care team on: 020 8339 8086

Shaping Diabetes Services


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Following a new partnership between Carers Trust and NHS Employers, a Flu Vaccination for Carers Campaign has been launched which asks healthcare staff to encourage carers to request a flu jab from their GP practice. Staff are also asked to give carers the contact details of Carers Trust so that they can be linked up with their local carers service and access information, advice and support.

Flu Vaccination Campaign

The Kingston Clinical Commissioning Group are doing a consultation on the future of Mental Health Provision in Kingston. In a nutshell, and very simplistically, there are two options:

Option 1 will see adult mental health beds stay in Kingston (as well as other services)

Option 2 will see all adult mental health beds provided out of Borough. That is, acute adult mental health will be provided at Queen Mary’s and Springfield.

For those who live in Kingston Option 1 is the preferred as it will make it easier for families to visit and allow service users who are in hospital to go to Fircroft during the day.

It is imperative that we lobby for the needs of our service users and I would therefore urge as many people as possible to fill in the consultation questionnaire which can be found following the link below. The full proposals can also be accessed through this link.

http://www.kingstonccg.nhs.uk/have-your-say/inpatient

mentalhealthservicesinsouthwestLondoproposalsforpublicconsultation

Fircroft are thinking of having a coffee morning to explain the consultation in a little more depth. If you are interested, please do contact them on 020 8399 1772 or visit their website www.thefircrofttrust.org

Important information regarding the

future of Mental Health in Kingston

http://www.kingstonccg.nhs.uk/have-your-say/inpatientmentalhealthservicesinsouthwestLondoproposalsforpublicconsultation

http://www.kingstonccg.nhs.uk/have-your-say/inpatientmentalhealthservicesinsouthwestLondoproposalsforpublicconsultation

http://www.thefircrofttrust.org/


A relationships and sexual health advice service for young people with learning

difficulties, autism and Asperger's Are you the parent or carer of a child or young adult

with a learning disability?

Would you like to know more about supporting your child with

relationships and keeping your child safe on the internet?

The Royal Borough of Kingston are carrying out a project working with

parents and carers of 11-25 year olds with a learning difficulty, autism or

Asperger's, offering sex and relationships information and sexual health

advice.

Claire Lightley, the project manager, will be at Kingston Carers’ Network,

Noble Centre in New Malden on Wednesday 28th January from 10.30am to

12.30pm to look at:

Young people’s internet use and how to keep them safe

Social networking, gaming and chat rooms

Supporting young people in their relationships

There will be an opportunity for discussion and for you to ask any questions

you want to.

The session will be followed by a sandwich lunch.

If you would like more information on this project, please contact Jane at the

Wolverton Centre on [email protected] or 020 8934

3399 or visit www.ConnectMoorLane.nhs.uk

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Britain’s Best Breakfast

A massive THANK YOU to everyone that took part

in Britain’s Best Breakfast. Whether

you came along to our breakfast at

the Noble Centre or held a breakfast

for your friends in your own home,

we are very grateful. We’re looking

forward to next year already!

Kingston and Richmond Councils have agreed on a joint approach to ensure adult social care staff across both boroughs have access

to information and updates on the Care Act 2014.

The Care Act 2014 brings together social care-related legislation and modernises the law where necessary. The Act is placing a number of new duties on local authorities from April 2015.

You can find out more by visiting the Care Act webpage: http://www.kingston.gov.uk/info/200350/care_act_2014

Public drop in session – Monday 8 December

There will be a drop in session on Monday 8 December from 10am to 1pm, which offers an opportunity for the local community to ask questions and find out more about the Care Act. The drop-in session will be held in the Council Chamber, Guildhall.

To find out more, email [email protected] or call 020 8547 5005.

Care Act Update

http://www.kingston.gov.uk/info/200350/care_act_2014



The Sociable Book Club for Carers

If you like reading and chatting, this book

club, run by carers, for carers is ideal for you!

The club meets on the 1st Thursday of the

month from 10.30 to 11.30

at the Noble Centre, 109a Blagdon Road.

The Sociable

for Carers

Social Activities and Outings

Watch this space!

We are currently in talks with Kingston Adult Education to

run some taster sessions for carers in the New Year. We

are hoping for a mixture of classes in arts and wellbeing

subjects. Please call the office for further details and to

register your interest.

Monthly Craft Group

First Friday of the Month, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Come along and enjoy being creative in our monthly craft sessions at the Noble Centre. There is a charge of £3 and all materials and tea, coffee and biscuits supplied. Please note the January group will run

on Friday the 9th January.

Fitness Sessions

Our Zumba and Stretch and Strengthen classes will be continuing in the New Year. There is a charge of

£3 towards costs. Do wear loose comfortable clothing and bring a bottle of water. Times and venues still to be confirmed. Please call the

office for further details.

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Did you know that you can now book any of

the activities from pages 16-17 online? Visit

www.kingstoncarers.org.uk/wellbeing-project/

activities to book. You can still book calling

Beth on 020 3725 3048 or by sending a letter

to “Kingston Carers’ Network, FREEPOST

RSET-JATX-UEAS, New Malden, KT3 4BD.”

KCN

High Tea at Tillings Café, Gomshall

Treat yourself to a delicious menu of dainty sandwiches,

quiche bites, crudities & dip, scones with jam & cream and cakes with

tea or filter coffee served throughout.

Friday 6th February, 2.00pm to 4.30pm

£5 includes refreshments and transport. Meeting at Noble Centre

“One Man, Two Guvnors”, Wimbledon Theatre

This show has been described as “a glorious celebration of British comedy – a unique, laugh-out-loud mix of satire, songs, slapstick and glittering one-liners.”

Monday 3rd March, 6.30pm to 10.45pm

£10 includes subsidised ticket & transport. Meeting at Noble Centre

The Horniman Museum

Join us for a fun and informative trip to an unusual museum filled with collections of musical instruments, natural history, African art, and cultural artefacts. You can also visit the aquarium and domesticated animals

Monday 12th January, 10.00am to 4.00pm

£5 includes transport & entry. Meeting at Noble Centre


Noble Centre, Monday 24th November to Friday 28th November from 9 am to 5 pm

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Kingston Clinical Commissioning Group and RBK want to hear the views of carers during a consultation on health and social care. This is your chance to improve services for the people you care for. The date is yet to be arranged but if you are interested in sharing your opinion, please contact Kate on 020 3031 2752 or [email protected].

Carers Views Sought

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Complementary Therapies

and Beauty Treatments Holistic Therapies with Marina

Alternate Mondays, 10.00am to 4.00pm

Fridays, 10.00am to 1.00pm

£12 for 30 minutes, £20 for 1 hour

Therapies include anti-ageing facial therapy, holistic eye

therapy, foot and ankle therapy, holistic bowel

massage, massage therapy

Reflexology and Indian Head Massage

with Mitsuko

Alternate Wednesdays, 1.00pm to 3.30pm

and alternate Thursdays, 10.00am to 12.30pm

Reflexology: £15 for 50 minutes

Indian Head Massage: £12 for 30 minutes

Reflexology is a therapy that treats the feet in order to balance the whole

body. Indian Head Massage releases stress that has accumulated in the tissues,

muscles and joints of the head, face, neck and shoulders to bring the energy of

the whole body back into balance.

Hairdressing by Gina

One Wednesday a month, 10.00am to 2.00pm

Free of Charge

BodyTalk

Free of charge until 31st August!!

BodyTalk is a safe, effective and non invasive energy

therapy which stimulates the body’s innate ability to

balance and heal itself on all levels.

Please book direct with Mary: 020 8241 2501

For more information or to book an appointment, please contact Jo on

[email protected] or 020 3031 2751

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