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FREE – A DAY FOR UNPAID CARERS 13th JULY 2024

The Bexley Carers Partnership, which consists of the NHS, the Council and voluntary organisations, is hosting a free event on Saturday 13th July at Erith Leisure Centre.

If you are looking after someone, then why not come along and talk to other carers? There will be a gift bag for all carers on arrival, a free buffet lunch and refreshments and free activities such as massage, reiki, exercises, and useful information sessions.  Parking is free at the venue, and there is a bus stop nearby (B12 bus). PLACES MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE and if you have any needs such as travel, respite or anything else, please add it to your booking form.  Book here

Carers Cafe – For unpaid carers in Bexley 27th June 2024

Pop in for a free drink and a chat with local charities who can provide help with:

  • Reducing energy bills
  • Information about welfare benefits
  • Looking after your mental health
  • Carers breaks
  • Form filling
  • General support and guidance
  • Groups and activities

Next cafe will be taking place on 27th June 10am until 12.00 noon at the Salvation Arm, Lion Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 8NR

Bexley Voice Summer Activities Market Place

Carers Support (Bexley) staff will have an information stand at the Bexley Voice Summer Activities Market Place on 10th July.  Pop along and say hello!  For more information on other activities that Bexley Voice host visit their website http://www.bexleyvoice.org.uk

Carer’s Leave Act 2023 now in force

Following the approval of the draft regulations of the Carer’s Leave Act 2023 on Tuesday 27 February, the Act came into force on Saturday the 6th of April.

What does this mean for you as a carer? It means that if you are a carer in employment, you are entitled to a new statutory right to take five days of unpaid leave from work each year to fulfil your caring responsibilities.

Any member of staff is eligible to apply carers leave irrespective of job family and length of service. A member of staff’s employment is continuous during a period of Carers leave. Staff members do not need to provide evidence of their dependant’s care needs.

You can read more about the Act here.

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