News and events for Bedfordshire carers

This section contains key national and local news and events relating to carers 

October 2008 - Bedfordshire Carers Summit

The 9th October, 9.30am-1.30pm is your chance to find out about the new National Carers Strategy, what's happening now for Bedfordshire Carers and to help plan the future. 

The event is being jointly run by Bedfordshire County Council and Carers in Bedfordshire.  Guests include Tony Robinson (from television's Blackadder and Time Team who is a celebrity carers champion); Carers UK and the Princess Royal Trust for Carers as well as local carers and organisations.

Book your place by contacting Anna Wolczenko.
Tel: 01234 228397 or
Email: anna.wolczenko@bedscc.gov.uk|

August 2008 - Bedfordshire Carers Helpline Launch

Bedfordshire carers can now access information, advice, guidance and get in touch with local carers organisations by just calling a single number. 

Tel: 0300 0123435 or
Email: carers@bedscc.gov.uk|. 

The Helpline is being supported by a series of radio adverts with the voice of Tony Robinson from television's Blackadder and Time Team who is a champion of carers.

 

Flying without wings

Bedfordshire County Council, in partnership with Spurgeons, Beds Rural Communities Charity and 'Freedom in the Air' arranged for a group of 10 young carers to take part in a flying day at Cranfield Airfield on Saturday 28th June 2008.  Read here |for more details of the day.

 

 

June 2008 - New national carers strategy launched

The government has set out its 10 year vision for carers 'at the heart of 21st century communities'.  An extra £150 million will be avaliable through local authorities and primary care trusts to help carers continue caring, take a break, go to work and access health support.

Young carers will also receive an extra £6 million to help them continue in education.

For more information:

Tel: 020 7378 4999
E mail: info@carersuk.org| 
Or visit the Carers UK |(new window) website.

June 2008 - Bedfordshire Carers News

A special edition of the newsletter, highlighting events taking place during Carers Week.

  Carers News June 2008 |(pdf document opens in new window)

June 9th - 15th, Carers Week 2008

Bedfordshire County Council again supported Bedfordshire Carers Exchange to deliver fun and fact-filled events for local carers as part of national carers week 2008.  For more information, please contact james.robinson-morley@bedscc.gov.uk| or call x44790.

   Carers statistics| (pdf document opens in new window)

 

May 2008 Adult Learning Disability Carers Forum Newsletter and survey

Spring 2008 edition| now available.  Your chance to tell us what you think of the Adult Learning Disabilities Carers Forum Newsletter.

 

April 2008 Bedfordshire Carers News

The new edition is now available bringing you a snapshot of local news for carers from across all service areas and the county. 

  Carers News| (pdf document opens in new window)