For details and application pack please see:  https://www.edencarers.co.uk/about-us/jobs-and-work-placements/ ...

See: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-56181154  ...

We are working with CCC, the NHS & Carers UK.  The final criteria for which unpaid Carers are eligible for a vaccination is still being finalised by Government.  We hope to receive that information soon....

We are pleased to announce we have been awarded grant money to distribute to adult Carers made vulnerable, or had their vulnerability increased due to Covid from a non-family household (a household where all occupants are 19 years or over)....

The sector is facing a shortage in the number of people working as carers - with the pandemic and Brexit adding to concerns about staffing.  Here's what Dani Leslie from Eden Carers told That's TV earlier today....

Cumbria’s libraries are currently closed for browsing and general access. However, they continue to facilitate digital access for those with essential needs which include job applications, benefit applications, accessing public services, financial information, online banking, for educational purposes, to keep in touch with family members or to support mental health....

See:  https://www.edencarers.co.uk/workspace/documents/final-adult-spring-ac-pc-newsletter-a3-folded.pdf ...

Dear Colleagues, If you are asked about access to vaccine by someone who is a Personal Assistant / Personal Care Worker in Cumbria (ie: someone employed by an individual to provide care rather than someone employed by an organisation) we now have a website (with thanks to DaCE) that you can direct them to so that they can register to be called, in due course, for a Coronavirus vaccination....

Alzheimer’s Research UK launches Think Brain Health, is a new awareness campaign to empower people to keep their brains healthy throughout life and ultimately, help reduce their risk of dementia. The digital campaign is backed by the latest research and focuses on three rules for brain health – looking after heart health, stayin g sharp and keeping connected....

Carer charities across Cumbria have welcomed the inclusion of unpaid carers in the publication of new COVID vaccination advice issued on 31 December, from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI)....