It is Carers Rights Day on Friday, December 3 and the Vale of Glamorgan is offering a number of advice sessions for carers.
The Vale of Glamorgan Council’s cabinet member for Social and Care services, Cllr Dorothy Turner, said: “Thousands of people in Wales are caring for an elderly relative, a sick friend or a disabled family member. They are unpaid for their work and often without support.
“The council are organising ‘Carers Drop in Cafes’ at venues across the county on Carers Rights Day. Each event has a theme, but carers can come along to any centre, for a chat and advice about any aspect of caring. We hope carers will take this chance to meet our advisors.”
Barry: Age Concern Senior Health shop, Holton Road
10:30am-2:30pm. Chat with someone from Age Concern or our Carers Support Officer, get information, find out about support for carers and register to receive regular local information.
Llantwit Major: Llantonian Hall
10:30am-2:30pm. Meet our Carers Forum members, pick up an information pack, register to receive local information, find out about support for carers, specialist information for carers of someone with a mental health condition.
Penarth: West House, Stanwell Road
10:30am-2:30pm. Meet our Carers Support Officer, chat with someone from Crossroads Care and Crossroads Young Carers Project, find out about local support, register to receive local information and get advice on the importance of looking after your own health.
Cowbridge: Lesser Hall, Cowbridge Town Hall, 12:30pm-3pm.
Demonstrations and information on manual handling, specialist support and advice for those who care for someone with physical disabilities, register to receive local information.
