Carers week local events

We would like to have even more in 2008.

If you register as a local partner we can support your events and/or
activities in many ways, including:

• the monthly Carers Week newsletter
• quotes and pictures from national celebrities supporting Carers Week
• free leaflets, posters and other promotional materials
• Superdrug vouchers which entitle carers to save 10% at Superdrug from 9-30th June 2008
• information about the ten Carers Week national partners and the support and services they offer to carers.

To find out more and register as a local partner visit www.carersweek.org.uk

You can also order Macmillan promotional materials and resources from the be Macmillan website at www.be.macmillan.org.uk

Carers Week is an ideal opportunity to promote Macmillan's handbook for carers: Hello and how are you?. This resource was written by carers for carers of people with cancer. It contains practical tips for caring for someone with cancer, whatever stage their cancer is at. For more information and to order copies, click here.
 

Ideas for events could include

Information and support for carers:

• Information display board/stand
• Open day for carers to drop-in for advice and information
• Outreach information events in the local community – libraries, supermarkets, hospitals, community centres, GP surgeries
• Workshops for carers – speakers could include carers

Social activities and respite for carers:

• Coffee morning, afternoon tea, a picnic
• Quiz evening, a theatre or cinema trip
• Complementary therapies, relaxation and pampering
• Sporting activities, a fun run, a walk, going bowling
• Events for young carers

For more information on how to get involved and the support available from Macmillan, please contact Charlotte Argyle on 0207 091 2041 or cargyle@macmillan.org.uk