Let's re-connect

For some time now, we have had to learn to socialise online. Zoom quizzes with friends, family get togethers on your laptop. This was a lifeline for many of us who craved a bit of contact and wanted to check in with our loved ones.

Here at Shared lives Plus we had to quickly become more IT literate. For many of us computer-phobes, this was a steep learning curve, but we got there. After consideration we moved our carer support groups and cuppas for carers into the virtual realm!

But here we are, able to meet up again, and some of us, our carer champ Steve in particular, really want to get out of our makeshift home offices and see some real people. I know our team are feeling the need to spread our wings again.

So this is our appeal for help…

Let’s get back together!

Are there any carer groups out there, who would like some advice about organising a face to face meet up?

We are here to help!

Grants for carer groups

At our conference the membership team ran a short workshop on setting up carer groups and applying for grants. This isn’t the only guidance we can provide. We are chomping at the bit to help you start up a group, or re-invigorate any groups who are feeling a bit fed up from meeting online.

We’ve had lots of successful events hosted by carers in the past, such as: live music events for our supported people, discos, trips to the seaside, and tea parties galore. So, if you’ve got a particular interest or set of skills why not go for it?

With your grant you could host a family fun afternoon with food and drinks or why not start a Shared Lives carer book club, and hire a room in a lovely café to meet?

You can contact our membership team and invite one of the carer support team, we can help make connections with local organisations, or facilitate some training which could help your group develop in areas where you may feel less confident.

As always, we are here for you to share your highs and lows. Our aim is helping you feel happier and healthier.

Please contact: Rebecca.day@sharedlivesplus.org.uk for further info.