Brickhouse Farm
Community Centre
Poulton Close
Maldon
Essex CM9 6NG
Tel: (01621) 851640
email: info@affc.org.uk
www.affc.org.uk
Action for Family Carers continues to support Carers across Essex; the following information provides dates of activities which can be accessed on line and also some sessions which can be accessed at a time to suit the Carer. Any additional information can be accessed via the website www.affc.org.uk.
The FEELING GOOD, CARING WELL project
Supporting the emotional and physical wellbeing of Carers across Essex
NEW OUTDOOR SESSIONS: river – gardens – woodland – culture
Some social distance walks in our lovely county, join other Carers, our Wellbeing Specialist, Liz, and members of our Team:
South Woodham Ferrers: River Crouch Walk,
WEDNESDAY 22nd July 10am
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/river-crouch-nature-walk-tickets-112073099658
Chelmsford: Hylands Park and Gardens
WEDNESDAY 29th July 10am
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/chelmsford-hylands-nature-and-culture-walk-tickets-112075304252
Leigh-on-Sea, Belfairs Woodland Walk
WEDNESDAY 5th August 10am
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/leigh-on-sea-belfairs-woods-walk-tickets-112077974238
Braintree: Cressing Temple,
WEDNESDAY 12th August 10am
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/braintree-cressing-temple-nature-walk-tickets-112078899004
Free refreshments, a gift for Carers and a warm welcome to all.
TELEPHONE SUPPORT - Monday – Friday (9.00 – 4.30)
Speak to one of our Experts, one-to-one
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/family-carer-expert-help-via-phone-tickets-101634312966
ONLINE SESSIONS
[Online sessions are offered via 'Zoom', with full support if needed]
EVERY MONDAY
Learn to Meditate - 7pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/learn-to-meditate-free-for-family-carers-tickets-105940109720
EVERY TUESDAY
Wellbeing Check-in - 2pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wellbeing-check-in-tickets-109134877356
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Learn to Meditate - 7pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/learn-to-meditate-free-for-family-carers-tickets-105940109720
EVERY THURSDAY
Relaxation with Liz – 10am
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/relaxation-with-liz-tickets-109136351766
EVERY FRIDAY
Stretch, Release, Relax- 2pm
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stretch-release-relax-tickets-109144863224
VIDEOS
Available on the website:
- Belly Breathing for relaxation
- EFT: a cognitive behaviour technique for stress relief and wellbeing
- Mindfulness for stress relief
- Pure relaxation
https://affc.org.uk/services/adult-carers/feeling-good-caring-well (and scroll down for videos)
FINALLY:
Living Positively with Dementia (for both Carers and Professionals
FREE workshop / training, arranged by an Essex care home)
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/living-positively-with-dementia-tickets-111288085660
A New Project
Supporting Carers into work
As of July 1st AFFC has embarked on a new project that will offer support to unpaid carers over the age of 50 who wish to take advantage of any opportunities available to them within the employment marketplace. This opportunity is also available to former carers who may feel this is the right time to revisit this pathway.
This project will support unpaid carers and former carers into work, education or training and address the barriers to employment and where necessary provide signposting which will allow participants to gain valuable employability skills.
By providing 1:1 personalised support it will build action plans and needs assessments custom made for each individual and focus on supporting specific goals. It will also support the emotional and practical needs that can also be a major barrier to employment.