Carers week - 10-16 June

Carers Week is a UK-wide annual awareness campaign. It's about recognising and celebrating the contribution that Newham's carers make to our community and raising awareness about support available to them.

This year the theme for Carers Week is Prepared to Care?

Every day at least 6,000 people start caring and we have planned a week of free events and activities to support Carers' Week in Newham. The activities are designed to:

• Raise awareness of carers
• Reach out to hidden carers
• Celebrate the work that carers do

Monday 10 June
Prepared to Care information stall
Get information, advice and guidance on carers rights and find out about support for carers in Newham at Sainsbury's Superstore (Beckton), 1 Claps Gate Lane, E6, from 11am-4pm.

Tuesday 11 June
Carers tea in the park information day
Find out about support available to carers in Newham over some light refreshments at the Kitchen Table at Café in the Park, Central Park, High Street South, E6, from 11am-4pm.

Wednesday 12 June
Newham Carers Network health event
Too busy looking after your loved one to look after yourself? Come along and give yourself some valuable 'me' time. Take part in our pilates, smovey & tai chi taster sessions* - Book a mini massage or reflexology session* Have a henna decoration-Find out about your diet and enjoy a buffet snack with "superfood" tasters & fresh juice.
The Ascension Community Trust, Baxter Road, E16, from10.30am-2.30pm.
*To book or for information ring 020 8519 0800

Thursday 13 June
Carers information event - 'Prepared to Care'
Understand the needs of the person you care for by widening your knowledge about their illness, health condition, drug and alcohol misuse and/or disability. Experts will be on hand to help answer your questions at Manor Park Methodist Church, Herbert Road, E12, from 11am-2pm.

Friday 14 June
Carers fun day
Come along and celebrate the contribution that carers make to our community. Give yourself a health check, relax with a pampering session, work up a sweat with keep fit sessions and enjoy alternative therapies. There will be representatives from mental health, social care, welfare benefits and drugs and alcohol misuse services.
St Mark's Community Centre, 218 Tollgate Road, Beckton, E6, from 11.30am-6pm.St Mark's Community Centre, 218 Tollgate Road, Beckton, E6, from 11.30am-6pm.

Newham Carers Network Young Carers Family event
A summer family fun day for young carers or their families to find out more information about what support is available.
Eastlea Community School, Pretoria Road, E16, from 5.30-8pm.

Saturday 15 June
Carers Zone at the East Ham Summer Festival
Drop in for information, advice and guidance on your rights as a carer, have a carer's assessments or review your needs at Barking Road Recreation Ground, Barking Road, E6, from 12noon-4pm.

For more information call 020 3373 3874.