Promas CIC

Today @CarersUK sent a letter to @rishisunak, calling for more support for unpaid carers. Carers have been caring around the clock without access to their usual support. The Government must recognise them in the budget, by introducing a £20 week supplement on Carer's Allowance

Our telephone support/training for unpaid carers is really popular. You choose the course, dates and times that suit you and get personalised one to one support. We have spaces for January and February 2021. They are filling up quickly , book now to avoid disappointment.

Carers UK are running a short poll on the experiences of carers at Christmas. The more information you give them, the better they are able to build a comprehensive picture of how carers’ lives are going to be impacted by the pandemic this Christmas. surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BJT79NH

Unpaid carers must be prioritised for COVID-19 vaccination. Carers UK is renewing its calls for the UK Government to prioritise unpaid carers for the COVID-19 vaccine, after the Scottish Government announced it would do last week.

Just had our interview for the Great British Care awards. Fingers crossed.

We are hoping to be back in 2021 delivering face to face courses for unpaid carers. So we have planned a wide variety of courses for 2021 which you can book onto now. Follow the link below or contact us to find out more. promas.co.uk/courses/

Our free telephone one-one training for unpaid carers in Cornwall is proving to be be very popular. We still have some dates for this year but due to demand have organised some dates for next year. Click on the link to see all dates. promas.co.uk/telephone-trai…

Check out your entitlements as the weather is getting colder. Stay warm. gov.uk/cold-weather-p…

Man down - supporting men’s mental health is a Cornwall based group offering safe spaces to meet the current emotional and mental health needs of men who are struggling to cope. They are re-opening their fortnightly meetings. mandown-cornwall.co.uk/calendar

Book your free tickets now for the virtual Christmas concert with the Alzheimer Society alzheimers.org.uk/get-involved/e…

Here at Promas CIC we are excited to have been shortlisted as a finalist for The GBCA South West Awards in the category- The Care Innovator Award. Its great to be acknowledged for the work we do to support unpaid carers.

Online courses not for you? We are excited to be able to deliver new courses over the phone for all carers in Cornwall (no computer required!). Take a look at the flyer which has all the details.

Calling all male unpaid #carers! We want to ensure our survey is as representative as possible - we need more male carers to take part and let us know what support you need in your caring role 👉 bit.ly/3bSNaOI

If you need to talk, our helpline for unpaid carers in Cornwall is open 10am-4pm, Monday to Friday. We will listen, advise, and work through any challenges you're experiencing. 📞 01736 339226 | 07435 870587

It's #WorldMentalHealthDay Research from Carers UK shows that 72% of carers have experienced mental ill health. It can be difficult to balance caring for someone with looking after your own wellbeing.

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay. Do one thing today for better mental health, whether it’s reaching out for support, or helping someone else. Start here > bit.ly/2SF3YA3 #DoOneThing

With #WorldMentalHealthDay approaching, here are our latest Zoom sessions for unpaid carers in Cornwall. These courses are held in small groups and centre around mental and physical wellbeing, while also providing a space for carers to share and discuss experiences.

We have lots coming up this month, including: Caring for Dementia Carers course, 14th & 15th October, Liskeard➡️ promas.co.uk/courses/caring… Caring for Dementia Carers video course - via Zoom - first session on the 21st October. Apply via our website➡️ promas.co.uk/courses/zoom-s…

‘I’d like to thank my nan and people from the Windrush generation who have made the NHS what it is today.’ Louis, Andrea and Blanche share their family experience of working in the NHS over the past 60 years. #OurNHSPeople #BlackHistoryMonth instagram.com/p/CFyur9Zle6n/

Do you live in #Cornwall? Are you an unpaid #carer for someone with #dementia? We have a few places remaining on our (free) Caring for Dementia Carers Zoom course. First session on 21st October. Apply via our website > promas.co.uk/courses/zoom-s…