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Special Support Sessions
Events and Awareness Days

AUGUST
Immunisation Awareness Month
Support from the Immunisation Uptake Team

Wednesday 26th for parents/carers to go through the vaccinations offered and how to access the service.

SEPTEMBER
Urology Awareness Month
Check Back for Events throughout September

Lifestyle changes for Bladder Health

Self-care tips for UTI prevention

Self-help tips for Weak Bladder

SEPTEMBER
Awareness Special Events

9th
Know Your Numbers Week

16th
National Inclusion Week

23rd
National Fitness

Day

SEPTEMBER
Positive Ageing Week

Carer Connection Centre 30th September

Event aims to change people's perspectives from viewing older age as a period of decline

to seeing it as a new lease of life

OCTOBER

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Importance of routine screenings

and self-examinations.

OCTOBER
Awareness Special Events

7th
Back Care Awareness Week

7th

National Work Life

Week

21st

Infection Prevention Control

Week

NOVEMBER

Men's Mental Health

Awareness Month

Encouraging open conversations, and highlighting resources for support

NOVEMBER
Awareness Special Events

4th
International Stress Awareness

Week

18th

National Self Care

Week

20th NOVEMBER

Carers Rights Day

Transforming Support for Carers

Focus groups have played a crucial role in improving the lives of Carers by providing them with the necessary support and resources.

They have also contributed to the development of strategies that prioritise the needs of Carers and ensure they are not forgotten or overlooked.

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Gathering Insights: Focus groups have been used to gather insights from carers, carers' organizations, and professionals supporting carers. This data is used alongside survey research to develop new strategies for carers.
Identifying Needs: Focus groups have helped identify areas where support is needed, such as social activities and identity recognition. The importance of peer support and the need for carers to be at the heart of strategies and programs has been highlighted.
Transformative Solutions: Focus groups have also been involved in developing innovative solutions, which allows unpaid carers to easily access information and support.

Awareness Days

Key awareness days for Carers include Carers Rights Day and Carers Week, which aim to raise awareness and support for Carers.

Health Awareness Days for Carers

play a vital role in supporting individuals with health conditions, and it's essential to recognise their efforts with dedicated awareness sessions that can support Carers with their own wellbeing.

Focus Workshops

Focus groups have been instrumental in transforming support for Carers by providing a platform for them to share their experiences and needs.

These groups have been instrumental in developing strategies and services that cater to the unique challenges faced by carers.

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Carers Conference

Helping to assist, connect and empower those who have caring responsibilities for family and friends

Check out the Conference Information Page on the Website here

COMMITMENT TO CARERS

Carer Focus
Sessions

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The development of Carer focus sessions is crucial for supporting caring roles, especially in the context of the increasing number of Older Carers in the UK.

These sessions aim to build on the good work happening across the sector and offer tools to support professionals in identifying and working with Older Carers more effectively.
Older Carers, those aged 65 and over, make up more than a third of the UK’s Carer population. They are more likely to provide intensive support and are at higher risk of ill health, including back pain, fatigue, hypertension, anxiety, and depression.

Developing specific resources to support practitioners is crucial in understanding what matters to Older Carers, helping them to support carers more effectively.

These resources aim to reduce loneliness, promote wellbeing, and reduce the risk of ill health associated with caring.
By focusing on the specific needs of Older Carers, practitioners can help them feel seen, heard, and supported, ultimately improving their wellbeing and the quality of care provided.

Carer Focus Areas and Awareness Days

Collaborative Session Ideas to Promote Awareness Days

Here are some warm, engaging, and practical ways Wirral Carers Alliance will help Carers come together to mark awareness days while building community and visibility:

1. Story & Experience Sharing Circles

Hosting informal online or in-person gatherings where Carers share personal stories, challenges, and uplifting moments.

Producing short stories and feedback quotes (with consent) to share during awareness days at CoLLaB.

Including creative elements inspired by caring experiences.

2. Skills & Wellbeing Workshops

Partnering with local health professionals organisations to run mini-sessions on stress relief, mindfulness, or health screening and wellbeing education.

Offering a “swap shop” of tips — Carers exchange practical hacks for daily challenges.

Group photo or message to post in support of the awareness campaigns to share involvement.

3. Creative Collaboration Projects

Creating a collaborative project representing the caring journey.

Developing short awareness video's featuring Carers’ voices and lived experience (with consent) for the 'Commitment to Carers' Conference.

Organising themed events, exhibitions and Carers workshops, for example 'Carers Rights'.

Previous Special Support Sessions

'Caring for Dementia'

Dementia Action at CoLLaB - Wednesday 20th May

A day dedicated to raising awareness, challenging stigma, and fostering a dementia-friendly society.

It encourages individuals, communities, and organisations to take action in support of people affected by dementia and those that care for them.

The event encourages conversations, challenges misconceptions, and supports carers by promoting kindness and patience. It also highlights the vital role of unpaid carers and encourages everyone to contribute to creating a more inclusive and supportive society for everyone affected by dementia.

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The session will feature various activities, workshops, and awareness-raising to educate the public, influence support services & policy, and drive forward positive change.