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Communities Click
The mutual support network across Harrow
Harrow Carers is pleased to be a partner involved in launching a new Timebanking service
What is the
Communities Click network?
Communities Click is a mutual support network that will provide support through a membership network for anyone in Harrow over the age of 18. The philosophy of Communities Click is to hand back choice and control to all adults, people with health conditions and unpaid carers, and to recognise their skills and abilities using time as a tool where everyone’s time is equal.
Everyone’s time is valued equally
One hour = One time credit
For example you can earn a credit by helping a neighbour with
housework, teaching a new skill and so forth. You can then spend this credit on one hour of someone else’s time to help you with something that you request.
For Further information and to join:
http://hcommunitiesclick.timebanking.org/index.html
Contact Ben White 020 8868 5224 or Email: communityclick@harrowcarers.org- On Wednesday 10th December from 6.30pm to 9.30pm The John Lyon School is hosting a Ladies Christmas Gift Night. The evening will provide opportunities to purchase those last minute Christmas Gifts whilst enjoying festive music, drinks and treats.
If you run your own business selling gifts, accessories, children toys, crafts, homewares, candles etc. and would like to take a stand at this event we would be delighted to hear from you, the cost of a stand will be a donation of £20, payable on the night.
All donations from the night will be given to Harrow Young Carers and the evening is open to all.
For further information or to reserve your place please contact Michelle Gascoine by email: Lyonianassociation@johnlyon.org - Dear Parents/Guardian Of Young Carers Current & Ex Users,
As Harrow Council start to make decisions about future budget and funding cuts It is really important to get your views on the support services we offer your Child/Children.
As we plan for the future, we want to know what we can do to improve our help and support to them so please take a few minutes to complete our survey which you will find here Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/D3MRQJH...
See More - Community Click
The mutual support network across Harrow
Harrow Carers is pleased to be a partner involved in launching a new Timebanking
service in October 2014.
What is the Community Click network?
Community Click is a mutual support network that will provide support through a membership
network for anyone in Harrow over the age of 18. The philosophy of Community Click is to
hand back choice and control to all adults, people with health conditions and unpaid carers,
and to recognise their skills and abilities using time as a tool where everyone’s time is equal.
Everyone’s time is valued equally
One hour = One time credit. For example you can earn a credit by helping a neighbour with
housework, teaching a new skill and so forth. You can then spend this credit on one hour of
someone else’s time to help you with something that you request.
For Further information and to join:
Contact Ben White 020 8868 5224 or Email: communityclick@harrowcarers.org - " I have registered my support for the Harrow Carers Pledge as I too want to make people aware that they don’t have to do this alone and that there is support and advice available to carers in our borough.” Councillor Margaret Davine (Cabinet member Older People & Adults) @harrow_council @HarrowLabour
- To whom it may concern,
Harrow Carers is an independent voluntary organisation and the lead carers support agency in Harrow since 1996, we have developed a network of services and support for carers to reduce the burden and increase the life chances of unpaid carers who provide support for people in the community who are ill, frail, disabled and disadvantaged in many ways.
A Carer is any person who receives no pay for supporting a parent or relative, an elderly, physically and mentally ill or disabled person or persons experiencing substance abuse and those with terminal conditions.
In June a national event called carers week takes place http://www.carersweek.org/carers-week-quest being the lead charity for unpaid carers in Harrow. We host a range of events including a free raffle, if you could donate a prize or forward this email to someone whom could it will greatly appreciated by the carers.
All donors will be mentioned in our communications including Facebook Twitter, our bulletin has a wide reach to the diverse and growing population of carers in Harrow.
We’re also looking to source a sponsor for the bulletin and donations towards improve the building such as a new door and windows, if this would be of interest to you or a third party please contact me.
I look forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely,
Benjamin White
- Our Older Carers will soon be using their newly developed technology skills to not only surf the web but also connect with family & friends on the other side of the globe through Social Media such as Facebook and Skype...Thanks to the a new set of courses that have been developed and tailored to meet their specific needs!!
- To whom it may concern,
Harrow Carers is an independent voluntary organisation and the lead carers support agency in Harrow since 1996, we have developed a network of services and support for carers to reduce the burden and increase the life chances of unpaid carers who provide support for people in the community who are ill, frail, disabled and disadvantaged in many ways.
A Carer is any person who receives no pay for supporting a parent or relative, an elderly, physically and mentally ill or disabled person or persons experiencing substance abuse and those with terminal conditions.
If you support us in June with a national event called carers week please see link: http://www.carersweek.org/carers-week-quest
Being the lead charity for unpaid carers in Harrow we host a range of event including a free raffle, if you could donate a prize or forward this email to someone whom could it will greatly appreciated by the carers.
All donors will be mentioned in our bulletin, the bulletin has a wide reach to the diverse and growing population of carers in Harrow.
We’re also looking to source a sponsor for the bulletin and donations towards improve the building such as a new door and windows, if this would be of interest to you or a third party please contact me.
I look forward to your reply.
Kind regards
ben.white@harrowcarers.org - We are looking to develop another Older Carers Community Cluster over 65yr old) in Stanmore! This will involve interesting activities and regular opportunities to meet Carers in your local neighbourhood. If this seems like something you would come along to please could you contact us on 0208 868 5224 to register to your interest
- A CARED FOR TEST DRIVES A DORO PHONE EASY612
A cared for was given the opportunity to test drive the Doro Phone Easy612 as part of partnership between Harrow Carers and @DoroUK_Ireland @jenniemhalliday
Harrow Carers interviewed the Female Cared for aged 56 with a history of mental health problems after four weeks on using the device. She had always previously relied on her son the carer for help with mobile phones and this had left her feeling frustrated.
She commented “I was able to set this phone up by myself, without asking my son it’s a real achievement for me”
“I found this phone reliable and simple to use I will be recommend it to my friends”
Pros
Clear Display “I didn’t need my glasses every time a txt arrived”
Easy to charge
“I can hear it ring when I’m not near it”
“I have only asked my son one thing about the device, as it’s very easy to understand”
“It feels solid, as I worry about breaking things”
Cons
“The camera could be better”
“I would like to be able to have apps on it, like my friends have” - @AmandaWadlow
22nd May 2013
Hi Amanda
Supporting Harrow Carers – Carers Week (June, 2013)
Thanks for your interest in supporting Harrow Carers during Carers Week in June (2013).
Harrow Carers supports over 2,500 carers living in Harrow who provide a hidden army of care looking after ill or frail parents and relatives, but who, often, struggle to get the support or recognition they deserve.
During Carers Week we hold various events right across the community to recognise their contribution. Many of our carers come from disadvantaged backgrounds and Carers Week is an opportunity to celebrate and talk about what a 24-hour job caring is.
We are a registered charity and are the leading carers support organisation in the London Borough of Harrow. We strive to safeguard the health and wellbeing of carers by providing respite breaks and assistance with health, social care, welfare and advice for a range of benefit issues.
We would be delighted if you, as part of our Carers Week activities, were able to donate a raffle gift we could give to a carer. Your contribution will be properly recorded with your gift. This year we are seeking the following donations:
•Gift vouchers (major retail stores and restaurants e.t.c)
•Cinema tickets
•Other such items
We are also looking for commercial support in helping us securing two small gazebos and catering support for our events. If you know of organisations able to help please do ask them to get in touch. All support and sponsorship will be properly recognised in our newsletter following Carers Week, circulated to 2.200 carers living in Harrow.
With just weeks to go to Carers Week, we are seeking gifts now and would greatly appreciate your support in helping recognise the huge contribution of young carers in Harrow.
Please contact us at. 020 8 868 5224/ Ben.White@harrowcarers.org or visit http://www.harrowcarers.org to learn more about what we do.
But for now we want to say thanks again for all your support and interest.
Yours sincerely,
BDWhite
Benjamin White
Children’s Support Services Manager - Supporting Harrow Carers – Carers Week (June, 2013)
Thanks for your interest in supporting Harrow Carers during Carers Week in June (2013).
Harrow Carers supports over 2,500 carers living in Harrow who provide a hidden army of care looking after ill or frail parents and relatives, but who, often, struggle to get the support or recognition they deserve.
During Carers Week we hold various events right across the community to recognise their contribution. Many of our carers come from disadvantaged backgrounds and Carers Week is an opportunity to celebrate and talk about what a 24-hour job caring is.
We are a registered charity and are the leading carers support organisation in the London Borough of Harrow. We strive to safeguard the health and wellbeing of carers by providing respite breaks and assistance with health, social care, welfare and advice for a range of benefit issues.
We would be delighted if you, as part of our Carers Week activities, were able to donate a raffle gift we could give to a carer. Your contribution will be properly recorded with your gift. This year we are seeking the following donations:
•Gift vouchers (major retail stores and restaurants e.t.c)
•Cinema tickets
•Other such items
We are also looking for commercial support in helping us securing two small gazebos and catering support for our events. If you know of organisations able to help please do ask them to get in touch. All support and sponsorship will be properly recognised in our newsletter following Carers Week, circulated to 2.200 carers living in Harrow.
With just weeks to go to Carers Week, we are seeking gifts now and would greatly appreciate your support in helping recognise the huge contribution of young carers in Harrow.
Please contact us at. 020 8 868 5224/ Ben.White@harrowcarers.org or visit http://www.harrowcarers.org to learn more about what we do.
But for now we want to say thanks again for all your support and interest.
Yours sincerely,
BDWhite
Benjamin White
Children’s Support Services Manager - Harrow Carers Trustee
job description
Location: Meetings held at our offices in North Harrow, Middlesex.
Meetings: About once every six weeks for approximately 2 ½ hours each time. Normally 10am to 12.30pm.
The main job of trustees is to ensure that the assets of the organisation are used solely for the purposes set out in the governing document and within the law. In Harrow Carers this means in accordance with the charitable objects listed in our Memorandum and Articles of Association.
The statutory duties of a trustee are:
•To ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
•To ensure that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its governing document
•To ensure the organisation uses its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects: the charity must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objects, no matter how worthwhile or charitable those activities are
•To contribute actively to the committee of trustees' role in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets
•To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation.
•To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation
•To ensure the financial stability of the organisation
•To protect and manage the property of the charity and to ensure the proper investment of the charity's funds
•If the charity employs staff, to appoint the chief executive officer and monitor his/her performance
Other duties
In addition to the above statutory duties, each trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the board of trustees reach sound decisions. This may involve:
•Scrutinising board papers
•Leading discussions
•Focusing on key issues
•Providing guidance on new initiatives
•Other issues in which the trustee has special expertise
Trustee person specification
•Commitment to the organisation
•Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort
•Strategic vision
•Good, independent judgement
•Ability to think creatively
•Willingness to speak their mind
•Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
•Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
•Nolan's seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
From time to time Trustees may be asked to assist with a range of specific tasks including fundraising, analysis of information, recruiting staff, attending meetings and giving interviews on behalf of the organisation.
- Carers get involved & have you voice heard & help things change #CarersChampions #Harrow meet tomorrow 10.30am @Byron Centre. contact @alliebrice @VictoriaSilver4 @HCRfm_Harrow
- Hi,
Supporting Harrow Carers – Carers Week (June, 2013)
Harrow Carers supports over 2,500 carers living in Harrow who provide a hidden army of care looking after ill or frail parents and relatives, but who, often, struggle to get the support or recognition they deserve.
During Carers Week we hold various events right across the community to recognise their contribution. Many of our carers come from disadvantaged backgrounds and Carers Week is an opportunity to celebrate and talk about what a 24-hour job caring is.
We are a registered charity and are the leading carers support organisation in the London Borough of Harrow. We strive to safeguard the health and wellbeing of carers by providing respite breaks and assistance with health, social care, welfare and advice for a range of benefit issues.
We would be delighted if you, as part of our Carers Week activities, were able to donate a raffle gift we could give to a carer. Your contribution will be properly recorded with your gift. This year we are seeking the following donations:
•Gift vouchers (major retail stores and restaurants e.t.c)
•Cinema tickets
•Other such items
We are also looking for commercial support in helping us securing two small gazebos and catering support for our events. If you know of organisations able to help please do ask them to get in touch. All support and sponsorship will be properly recognised in our newsletter following Carers Week, circulated to 2.200 carers living in Harrow.
With just weeks to go to Carers Week, we are seeking gifts now and would greatly appreciate your support in helping recognise the huge contribution of young carers in Harrow.
Please contact us at. 020 8 868 5224/ Ben.White@harrowcarers.org or visit http://www.harrowcarers.org to learn more about what we do.
But for now we want to say thanks again for all your support and interest.
But for now we want to say thanks again for all your support and interest.
Yours sincerely,
BDWhite
Benjamin White
Children’s Support Services Manager
- @TimesIndyEditor @CNWLNHS @CarersTweets @Rethink_ @harrow_council Comment from a carer Re:Positive Psychology Course run by Charlotte Marriott (Assistant Clinical Psychologist) "I think it has changed my and our life"
- Dear all,
A new web forum has been launched by Parliament to give carers the opportunity to have their say on the plans to reform social care in England.
The Parliamentary Committee that is examining the draft Care and Support Bill wants to hear carers’ views before it makes recommendations to the Government.
To help carers with their contributions to the online forum, we have produced a guidance document containing useful background information, advice, and links to Carers Trust’s previous briefing papers on the draft Bill.
All the information can be found on Carers Trust’s website http://www.carers.org/news/parliament-calling-carers%E2%80%99-views-social-care-reforms
The web forum closes on the 22nd February 2013.
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