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WINA SPRINGHAMPER!

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The newsletter of Spring/Summer 2020

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Meet The TeamInterim Chief Executive Kirstie O’Sullivan

Adult Carers Service Manager Sue Bowering

Young Carers Service Manager Sally Mansi

Fundraising Co-ordinator N. Bucks and Milton Keynes Beth Saywers

Communications Holly England-Archibald

Hospital Support Worker Hayley Edwards

Adult Carers Team Angela DohertyDebby HulmesAlison McGeeCaroline SterlingChristine StraughanSue Robinson

Young Carers Team Bryony GibbensSue AckerleyAlison CressyLydia RolphShamil ShahRhonda Adamu

Parent Participation Co-ordinator Rachael Sherratt-Smith

PACA Administrator Chris Merriman

Contents

02 CarersNews – Spring/Summer 2020

03Meet Our New Staff Members

04Carers Week Timetable

05Workshops for Parent Carers

06NHS Helpful Tips on Staying Steady

07Anglian Water Priority Service Register

08-09Support Group Diary & Workshops

10-11Workshops & Training

12Fundraising Thank You Wall

13Youth Clubs Around Milton Keynes

14Young Carers & Young Adult Carers News

Welcome to the Spring/Summer 2020 issue of Carers News.

Suite in Margaret Powell House, 439 Midsummer Boulevard, Central Milton Keynes, MK9 3BN.

A big thank to everyone who has fundraised for us. We are really grateful for your support which helps us to carry on providing our vital work.

I am also very pleased to announce that Carers MK has been awarded funding from Global’s Make Some Noise which will go towards funding our Young Adult Carers service. You might of heard two of our young carers being interviewed on LBC and Heart radio last October raising awareness of what it is like being a young carer and why it is vital to provide support to young carers.

Would you like to win a spring hamper? Enter our competition on page 3 and see how many tulips you can spot throughout the newsletter – good luck and have a wonderful summer.

Foreword by the Chief Executive

Carers MK Margaret Powell House439 Midsummer BoulevardCentral Milton Keynes MK9 3BN

Tel: 01908 231703

Email: [email protected]

Reg Charity No. 1116804

Company Reg No. 05577393

In this issue, you’ll find lots of useful information including our Support Group Diary on pages 8-9 and Training and Workshops on pages 10-11. The health article for this issue is about “Staying Steady”. As we become older, we are more likely to become unsteady which increases the risk of falling. Therefore it is important that we understand the risk factors and how to keep ourselves safe.

Did you know you can register for free, additional practical support from Anglian Water’s Priority Services? Carers MK is working in partnership with Anglian Water to provide carers with information about Anglian Water’s Priority Services Register. Details on this service can be found on page 7.

Save the date! Carers MK’s Annual Celebration Event will be held on Tuesday 9th June 2020, 10am – 1pm at Margaret Powell

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Fill in the form, cut it out and post it to Newsletter Competition, Carers MK, Margaret Powell House, 439 Midsummer Boulevard, Central Milton Keynes, MK9 3BN. Alternatively you can tell us your answer online at carersmiltonkeynes.org/newsletter-competition. All entries must be received by 5pm on 27/03/20. Winner will be contacted on 30/03/20. See online for full T&Cs.

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SPRING COMPETITION

Tell us how many tulips you can find in this newsletter to be in with a chance to win a Spring Hamper!

Meet Our New Staff Members

Alison CressyHi, my name is Alison Cressy. I have worked with children in Primary Schools for 25 years which has been extremely rewarding. I am really excited about my new role as Activity Worker for Young Carers MK and look forward to working with you all.

Shamil ShahHi, my name is Shamil Shah and I have recently joined as a Young Carers Support Worker. My passion for working with young carers developed before going to university where I worked as a tutor teaching children, who often had Autism or ADHD, Maths and English. After graduating from university in 2018 with a BA HONS in Criminology and Criminal Justice, I worked with young offenders as a custodial care officer helping reform their offending behaviour. I am very excited about this new journey within the charity sector.

Caroline Sterling

My name is Caroline Sterling and I have joined Carers MK as an Older Carers Support Worker.

I have worked in Adult Social Care for most of my life, most recently working for Milton Keynes Council as a Team Leader in Home 1st. In this role I came across many unpaid carers and I am looking forward to learning more about the support that is available to these exceptional people.

Lydia RolphHi, I’m Lydia, a new Young Carers Support Worker. I graduated from university with a degree in Childhood and Youth Studies. Previously I have worked in a pastoral team in an upper school and with children in care. I am very pleased to be a part of the team and am excited for the challenges and experiences to come.

Debby HulmesMy name is Debby Hulmes and I am an Adult Carers Support Worker. I have worked in the voluntary sector for most of my working life and enjoy supporting people through different situations that life often throws at us. I am interested in learning more about the challenges faced by carers and exploring how we can best support those who are undertaking this vital, but often overlooked, role in our society.

SPRING COMPETITION!Tell us how many tulips you can find in this newsletter and be in with a chance to win a Spring Hamper!

Here are three to get you started!

Carers Week Event Timetable8th – 12th June 2020

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Tuesday 9th June Wednesday 10th June Thursday 11th June Friday 12th JuneMonday 8th June

Flower Arranging Workshop

10am-12pm

Carers MK Annual Celebration Event

10am-1pm

Writing Group

10.30am-12pm

Tollers Legal Advice Clinic

From 9.30am (by appointment only)

Diabetes Workshop

Talk: 10am-11am

Individual assessment appointments:

11.15am-12.15pm

Nutrition Workshop

12.30pm -2.30pm

Great Linford Support Group

2pm-3.30pm

Pamper Event

12pm-3.45pm

Former Carers Group – Cake Sale

1pm-3pm


Please contact Carers MK on 01908 231703 or [email protected] to book a place at any of the activities during Carers Week. Booking is not required for the support groups.


Parent Carers Drop-In at Children and Family CentresDo you need help with the special educational needs processes relating to education or health and social care? Do you need information, advice or guidance or just someone to talk to?

Find out what support there is for children with additional needs and how our services can support you as a carer.

Come along and meet:• MK SEND Information Advice and Support

Service (MK SEND IASS), a statutory service offering confidential and impartial information, advice and support. The service supports children, young people (0-25) with special educational needs and/or disabilities as well as their parents/carers.

• Parent and Carers Alliance MK (PACA MK), an independent and voluntary group of parents and carers of children and young people with disabilities or additional needs.

• Inclusion and Intervention Team who offer early intervention and support to schools and families. We are a team of SEND Specialist Teachers and Inclusion and Intervention Workers offering packages of support which may also include modelling strategies in the home.

• Carers MK are dedicated to supporting the wellbeing of unpaid family carers in Milton Keynes.

Dates and the venue do vary so please contact Carers MK on 01908 231703 to find out when and where the next drop-in is taking place.

Preparing for Adult LifeTime/Venue: 10am – 1pm Margaret Powell House Places are limited

Workshops for parents caring for a child preparing for adulthood or going through transition to adult services.

To book a place on one or more of these workshops, please use the Eventbrite booking links shown below or call Carers MK on 01908 231703.

TransitionsWeek 1 | 21st April

www.parentcarerworkshop_transitions. eventbrite.co.uk

Stress, Anxiety, Coping Strategies and Understanding BoundariesWeek 2 | 28th April

www.parentcarertransitionworkshop_copingstragegies.eventbrite.co.uk

Benefit advice – Covering Entitlement to Benefits etc. for the Carer and the Cared For Week 3 | 5th May

www.parentcarertransitionworkshop_benefitadvice.eventbrite.co.uk

Personal Safety, Including Keeping Safe, Traceability, Conflict Resolution – Delivered by – What’s the Message?Week 4 | 12th May

www.parentcarertransitionworkshop_stayingsafe.eventbrite.co.uk

Preparing for Adulthood – Interactive Session Delivered by Ellen AtkinsonWeek 5 | 19th May

www.parentcarerworkshop_preparingforadulthood.eventbrite.co.uk

Wills, Trusts and Future Planning Delivered by Sterling WillsWeek 6 | 2nd June

www.willstrustsandfutureplanning.eventbrite.co.uk

1 Don’t get thirsty If you are thirsty this can cause unsteadiness as well as other problems such as headache, dizziness, tiredness, constipation. It is important to ensure an adequate fluid intake (6-8 glasses a day).

2 Take care of your feet Problems with feet, especially anything that causes pain, can affect balance. Ensure that well-fitted shoes and slippers are worn.

3 Manage your medicines Certain medicines can make people feel faint or affect balance. A pharmacist can review your medications with you.

4 Be active Take regular exercise. This can be for a short time a couple of times a day.

Staying Steady

Staying Steady WorkshopLiz Adams, Falls Prevention Co-ordinator from CNWL will be at Carers MK to share ideas about staying steady and to answer any questions you may have.

Thursday 14th May, 10am – 12pm

Please contact Carers MK on 01908 231703 or email us at [email protected] to book a place on this information workshop.

Staying Steady when walking and transferring is important for healthy ageing and enjoying quality of life. There are a number of risk factors that contribute to being unsteady and increasing the risk of falling.

Staying Steady Milton Keynes (CNWL Falls Service) has put together 8 helpful tips for staying steady:

If you are concerned about your walking and that you are unsteady you can refer yourself to the falls service in Milton Keynes. You can ring the falls single point of access to make a referral on 01908 686751 or visit www.mkfalls.co.uk/referral-form

5 Check your home Make sure the home is hazard-free and well lit. Organise belongings so that you are not at risk of tripping over any wires, clutter or loose or frayed carpets.

6 Check your walking aids Check for worn ferrules, check the brakes and height of the aid.

7 Check your eyes and hearing Regular sight tests and reporting ear pain or difficulties with hearing can identify problems that could affect balance and co-ordination.

8 Eat healthily Vitamin D is important for muscles and bones; calcium is important for your bone health.


Support Group Diary & WorkshopsSupport Groups

Olney Support Group Olney Centre

1st Thursday of the month2pm-3.30pm

5th March, 2nd April, 7th May, 4th June, 2nd July, 6th August, 3rd September

Great Linford Support GroupGreat Linford Parish Council Offices

2nd Wednesday of the month 2pm-3.30pm

11th March, 8th April, 13th May, 10th June, 8th July, 12th August, 9th September

Hanslope Support Group Hanslope Church

4th Wednesday of the month 10.30am-12.30pm

25th March, 22nd April, 27th May, 24th June, 22nd July, 26th August, 23rd September

Bletchley Support Group Spotlight Centre, Serpentine Court, Bletchley

3rd Tuesday of the month1pm-2.30pm

17th March, 21st April, 19th May, 16th June, 21st July, 18th August, 15th September

Autism Support Group (for carers of someone 16+ with Autism)

1st Tuesday of the month1pm-2.30pm

3rd March, 7th April, 5th May, 2nd June, 7th July, 4th August, 1st September

Mental Health Evening Support Group 1st Wednesday of the month6pm-7.30pm

4th March, 1st April, 6th May, 3rd June, 1st July, 5th August, 2nd September

Friends and Family Mental Health Group(Personality Disorder)

Last Wednesday of the month6pm-7.30pm


Former Carers 2nd Thursday of the month1.30pm-3pm


Parkinson’s Support Group 1st Wednesday of the month2pm-3.30pm

4th March, 1st April, 6th May, 3rd June, 1st July, 5th August, 2nd September

MS Support Group Mondays 2pm-3.30pm

23rd March, 4th May, 15th June, 27th July, 7th September

Dementia Support Group 2nd Tuesday of the month1pm-2.30pm

10th March, 14th April, 12th May, no group in June, 14th July, 11th August, 8th September

Parent Carer Drop-In SessionsVarious Children and Family Centres

Various dates and venues

Please call our office on 01908 231703 for the next date and venue

Relaxation

Reflexology or Indian Head Massage Monthly on Fridays By appointment only

Social Groups

Writing Group 2nd Wednesday of the month10.30am-12pm


Please note: All activities are at Margaret Powell House unless otherwise statedYou need to book a place on our workshops and training sessions. If you have booked but unable to attend please contact us on 01908 231703 or [email protected] so that we are able to offer your place to another carer.

For carers attending the Carers MK offices in Margaret Powell House Our offices are located on the third floor and, under normal circumstances, there is lift access. Please be aware that in the event of a fire evacuation it is not permitted to use the lifts and you will need to exit the building via the stairs. If you have any difficulties managing stairs then please contact us as soon as possible.


Workshops and Training

6-Week Parent Carers Workshops See page 5 for more details See page 5 for more details

Guardian First Aid AwarenessThe Quaker Centre, Downhead Park, MK15 9BH

Monday 10am-12.30pm 9th March

Manual Handling (Back Care) The Quaker Centre, Downhead Park, MK15 9BH

Mondays 9th March – 1.30pm-4pm6th July – 10am-12.30pm

Red Cross First Aid Awareness Workshop Monday 10am-12pm 1st June

Managing Stress Tuesdays 10am-12pm 17th March, 19th May, 21st July, 15th September

Flower Arranging Workshop Monday 10am-12pm 8th June

Diabetes UK Workshop and Individual Assessments

Thursday 10am-12.15pm 11th June (Individual Assessments by appointment only)

Rescue Remedies/Bach Therapy Workshop Wednesday 10am-12pm 15th April

Nutrition Workshop – Gut Health Thursday 10am-12pm 23rd April

Nutrition Workshop – Practical Health & Nutrition

Monday 12.30pm-2.30pm 8th June

Benefits Information Workshop Monday 10.30am-12.30pm 22nd June

‘Feel Beautiful On The Inside’ 4-Week Workshop 1

‘Feel Beautiful On The Inside’ 4-Week Workshop 2

Fridays 10am-11am 15th May, 22nd May, 29th May, 5th June

26th June, 3rd July, 10th July, 17th July

Pamper Event Friday 12pm-3.45pm 12th June (by appointment only)

Staying Steady Workshop Thursday 10am-12pm 14th May

6-Week Sewing Workshop 1

6-Week Sewing Workshop 2

Fridays 12pm-2pm 17th April, 24th April, 1st May, 8th May – no workshop, 15th May, 22nd May, 29th May

4th September, 11th September, 18th September, 25th September – no workshop, 2nd October, 9th October, 16th October

Craft Workshop: Design A Mug Friday 10am-12pm 20th March

Craft Workshop: Wooden Pegs ActivityCreate a rocking chair and place mat out of wooden pegs

Friday 10am-12pm 19th June

Craft Workshop: Paper HedgehogCreate a hedgehog from a paperback book

Friday 10am-12pm 24th July

Craft Workshop: Necklace or Paper NotebookCreate a necklace from paper beads and material or create a paper notebook

Friday 10am-12pm 25th September


Q&A Legal Advice Clinicwith Tollers Solicitors

Fridays from 9.30am 13th March, 12th June, 10th July, 14th August, 11th September(by appointment only)

Guardian First Aid AwarenessAttendees will be asked to briefly explain who they

care for and the types of challenges they face to allow the tutor to tailor the session to best meet their needs.

• How to deal with an unconscious adult or child

• How to deal with a person who is choking – including the technique for dealing with wheelchair users

• How to manage a major bleed

• How to deal with seizures/convulsions

• An overview of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (video and tutor demonstration)

Date/Time: Monday 9th March, 10am – 12.30pmCourses will be delivered by Guardian, at the Quaker Centre, 1 Oakley Gardens, Downhead Park, Milton Keynes, MK15 9BH.

Manual Handling (Back Care)Attendees will be asked to briefly explain who they

care for and the types of challenges they face to allow the tutor to tailor the session to best meet their needs.

Compulsory elements• Care plans and communication with the patient

• Power Posture and a practical exercise

Mix and Match sessions (depending on the needs of the attendees)• Sitting to standing/standing to sitting

• Walking with frame or stick

• Assisted walking

• Laying to sitting

• Use of wheelchairs

• Equipment e.g. slide sheets, glide cushions & turning seats etc.

Dates/Times: Monday 9th March, 1.30pm – 4pmMonday 6th July, 10am – 12.30pm

Courses will be delivered by Guardian, at the Quaker Centre, 1 Oakley Gardens, Downhead Park, Milton Keynes, MK15 9BH.

Managing Stress Workshop Learn how to identify sources of stress and ways

to manage it. Explore ways of avoiding unnecessary stress by learning to say ‘no’, taking control of your environment, avoiding the ‘hot’ topics, setting realistic goals, focusing on the positive and learning to forgive.

Dates/Times:Tuesday 17th March, 10am – 12pmTuesday 19th May, 10am – 12pmTuesday 21st July, 10am – 12pmTuesday 15th September, 10am – 12pm

Workshops & Training

Flower ArrangingThe aim of the class is to be able to escape into

a beautiful world of smells and textures and produce something to take home and show off.

Date/Time: Monday 8th June, 10am – 12pmBook your place (please note spaces are limited): 01908 231703 or [email protected]

Diabetes UK Workshop: Are You at Risk?

Learn about what Diabetes is and explore the causes and complications of this condition. Plus, the option of having a free individual assessment to consider the risk of you developing Type 2 diabetes in the next 10 years (not a blood test in sight!). Information session is 10am – 11am. Optional individual assessments will take place in 10 minute appointments from 11.15am – 12.15pm.

Date: Thursday 11th JuneBook your place: 01908 231703 or [email protected]

Bach Flowers to the Rescue: 39 Steps to Reducing Anxiety, Overwhelm and Fatigue

• The basic elements of Dr Bach’s simple system of emotional healing

• About the 39 remedies and how they can help you day-to-day

• How to select remedies specific to your needs with the opportunity to mix your own personalised blend to take home

Date/Time: Wednesday 15th April, 10am – 12pmBook your place: 01908 231703 or [email protected]

Nutrition Workshop: Gut Health

• What we mean by the gut

• Why many scientists now refer to the gut as the second brain

• Why keeping the gut healthy may help to keep the whole body healthy

• Things that you can eat and do to support your gut health

Date/Time: Thursday 23rd April, 10am – 12pm

Book your place: 01908 231703 or [email protected]



Please noteAll activities are at Margaret Powell House unless otherwise stated.

For carers attending the Carers MK offices in Margaret Powell House Our offices are located on the third floor and, under normal circumstances, there is lift access. Please be aware that in the event of a fire evacuation it is not permitted to use the lifts and you will need to exit the building via the stairs. If you have any difficulties managing stairs then please contact us as soon as possible.

Red Cross First Aid Awareness Workshop

This is an ideal course for first aid awareness but would not be suitable for those who need a first aid qualification for insurance purposes.

Red Cross First Aid workshops can cover between 5-7 first aid skills during the session. The skills are simple, fun and easy to learn (and also easy to recall in the event of an emergency) with straightforward solutions and techniques. The workshop will also cover having the confidence and willingness to act when faced with emergency situations.

Date/Time: Monday 1st June, 10am – 12pm


Nutrition Workshop: Practical Health and Nutrition

• Food labels and the traffic light system and how these can help us

• What a healthy food portion is and how we can decide this for ourselves

• Sell by dates and what they really mean

• The best foods for us are and where we can get them from

Date/Time: Monday 8th June, 12.30pm – 2.30pm


Benefits Information WorkshopWould you like a better understanding of the

benefits system relation to carers and those they are caring for? We will consider Carers Allowance, the main disability benefits (Disability Living Allowance, Personal Independence Payment and Attendance Allowance) and what additional benefits you may be entitled to if you are in receipt of these benefits. We will also consider the appeals process for when a benefit is declined.

Date/Time: Monday 22nd June, 10.30am – 12.30pm

Feel Beautiful on the InsideFriendly, relaxed classes, seated or standing

which include gentle stretches and yoga breathing techniques with Trevor Heale.

Dates/Times:First 4 week workshop: 10am – 11am 15th May, 22nd May, 29th May, 5th June

Second 4 week workshop: 10am – 11am 26th June, 3rd July, 10th July, 17th July

Book your place on either of the 4-week workshops: 01908 231703 or [email protected]

Talk to Tollers – Legal Advice Clinic (by appointment only)

Do you have a burning question about Wills or Powers of Attorney? Want to know more about care funding or how best to protect vulnerable loved ones? Would you like to be able to support your vulnerable loved ones by managing their finances for them?

Appointments will be on the following dates:

Friday 13th March, Friday 12th June, Friday 10th July, Friday 14th August, Friday 11th September

There are 5 appointment slots and all slots are for 20 minutes each. The first appointment will be 9.30am and the final appointment will be at 10.50am.

Please call Carers MK on 01908 231703 or email [email protected] to book an appointment.

Craft Workshops• Design a mug

Friday 20th March, 10am – 12pm

• Make a rocking chair and place mat out of wooden pegs Friday 19th June, 10am – 12pm

• Make a hedgehog from a paperback book Friday 24th July, 10am – 12pm

• Make a necklace from paper beads and material or create a paper notebook Friday 25th September, 10am – 12pm

Book your place on any of the workshops: 01908 231703 or [email protected]

Sewing WorkshopsOur sewing workshops run for six weeks and are

a great way to learn something new or develop skills that you already have.

Date/Time: Weekly, 12pm – 2pmWorkshop 1: 17th – 29th May (No workshop on 8th May)

Workshop 2: 4th September – 16th October (No workshop on 25th September)

These workshops are always popular and numbers are restricted, so if you have not been before and would like to book you place, please contact us on 01908 231703 or [email protected]

Fundraising Thank You Wall

Afternoon teaA big thanks to the Freemasons for funding an afternoon tea trip for some of our carers. We’d also like to thank Sheila and the team at Dobbies for looking after our carers. All the carers had a lovely time and the food was delicious.

Sweet treatsA big thank you to Ouse Valley Trefoil Guild for their kind and generous donation of sweets, chocolates, toys and hats for the Carers Christmas party. This was much appreciated by the families that attended on the day.

Thank you!Thank you to Sue Robinson who donated gifts and crafts for our Carers Christmas party. Sue is always donating gifts and prizes throughout the year for our raffles and her ongoing support is much appreciated by everyone.

£200Thank you to an anonymous donor who donated £200 towards the cost of some of our activities. This is very much appreciated.

£578Thank you to the NCS Group who raised £578.19 by doing bucket collections in the Westcroft Shopping Centre and by organising a disco and pizza evening!

River Boat CruiseThank you to Milton Keynes Community Foundation for funding a river boat cruise with a ploughman’s lunch! The trip was enjoyed by all!

The Young Carers Team would like to say a special thanks to:

• Skanska for their generous donations for youth club

• Chocolate Elf for their donations of chocolates

• Blakes braids for donating their time to do hair braiding for free at the Christmas party

• Selco for the £200 voucher which we used for games for youth club

• Global Make Some Noise for awarding us Charity of the Year!

• Janet Hicken for the handmade cards for young carers

• Lynn Mcbrearty for the generous craft donations

• Barnardos for their ongoing support

• DJ Lukey for the free disco for the Christmas party

• The Open University for their £350 donation

£400Thank you to Hilltops Medical Centre for donating £400!



We are advertising these Clubs on behalf of YNMK.

Club Days/Times Age Group Fee

York House Junior Stony Stratford

Mondays

6pm – 7.30pm7 – 12 years £1

Newton Leys ClubTuesdays

5pm – 6.30pm7 – 12 years 50p

The Warren Junior Club Lakes Estate

Wednesdays

5pm – 6.30pm7 – 12 years 50p

The Warren Senior Club Lakes Estate

Wednesdays

7pm – 9pm 12+ 50p

York House Senior Club Stony Stratford

Wednesdays

6pm – 7.45pm 7 – 12 years £1

Bletchley Youth Thursdays

5pm – 6.30pm7 – 12 years 50p

Netherfield JuniorsThursdays

4.30pm – 6.30pm7 – 12 years 50p

Bletchley Youth Centre Senior ClubThursdays

7pm – 9pm12+ 50p

Compass Club Community Football Project Sir Herbet Leon

Fridays

4.30pm – 6pm11+ £1

Fenny Stratford Senior ClubFridays

7pm – 9pm7 – 12 years £1

Newport Pagnell JuniorsFridays

6pm – 8pm7 – 12 years £1

Newport Pagnell SeniorFridays

7.30pm – 9pm12+ £1

Young Carers MK have recently been informed about some other Youth Clubs which are going on in Milton Keynes on a weekly basis. If this is something your child would like to take part in please visit www.ynmk.org.uk/contact to find out more information on how to sign your child up.

Global’s Make Some Noise FundWe have been lucky enough to be awarded funding from Global’s Make Some Noise. The money raised will go towards funding the Young Adult Carers programme.

As a result of working with Global we had the opportunity to appear on national radio; LBC. This was a great opportunity to raise awareness of young carers. We took two young carers along for the day in London who spoke on the radio with LBC’s breakfast show host Nick Ferrari. They were both so fantastic that Heart Radio called down to ask if the young carers could go on the show with Amanda Holden and Jamie Theakston. I think we have some future celebrities on our hands!

We would like to thank everyone at Global who made this wonderful day possible. Eden and Ryan had the ‘best day ever’ and of course they were both superstars!


Young Carers MK NewsCarers Discount CardAll carers including young carers can apply for a Carers MK Carers Discount Card. This card gives you discount on activities. We have recently added Safari MK and Blake’s Braids to our list and are adding all the time.

How to applyPlease contact the office for a consent form and we then need a picture of you, head and shoulders only. We will then send you out your carers discount card.

How do I get discount?When you go to the activity or try to book a service you need to show your card or give them a code for the discount. Codes are issued with the card.

We look forward to a productive year with various opportunities for the young adult carers to join in with.

We had our first Steering Group meeting in December and another in February. The Steering Group will give the young adult carers the opportunity to help guide and prioritise groups, activities and opportunities that would be important to them. We welcome other young adult carers to be part of the Steering Group.

We have arranged for a great opportunity for some of the young carers to be part of the ‘Workpays’ training programme funded by the European Union Social Fund. The programme is aimed at young people aged 16-24 who are not in education, employment or training. The NEET programmes are designed to build confidence and teach new skills that will take the individual on a journey towards employment or full-time study. We hope to support our young people to build in confidence and inspire them to look towards possible future goals.

We have potential volunteering opportunities for our young adult carers for our new Curiosity Club starting soon. It will be running once a fortnight during term times on Saturday mornings for a few hours. The aim of Curiosity Club is to enable young people to access exciting science, technology and creative learning opportunities that they would not usually get.

We were given an exciting opportunity for some young adult carers to have their voices heard at the ‘Have your say!’ weekend residential event in January, which was run by The Children’s Society. They are currently planning the Young Carers Festival for 2020 which will be the 21st birthday and it gives our young adult carers the opportunity to be part of this exciting event.


Young Carers ActivitiesPlease could we remind all parents that it is your responsibility to ensure you return confirmation of an activity. If it is not returned, your child does not have a place on an activity. Please do not turn up for an activity without confirmation.

Getting to ActivitiesWe are limited as to how many volunteer drivers we have and how many spaces we can accommodate. Please also explore other options of getting your child to an activity before you request transport. Other options could be walking, taking the bus or asking a friend/relative.

Dedicated to supporting carers

01908 231703 [email protected]

Margaret Powell House 439 Midsummer BoulevardCentral Milton KeynesMK9 3BN

Carers MK: carersmiltonkeynes.org Young Carers MK: youngcarersmk.org

Registered Charity No. 1116804; Company Registration No. 05577393

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