The Carers Podcast

Welcome back to the Carers Podcast! On this episode Kelly Butler from Coventry Young Carers is joined by Harvelee Mcilhone, a remarkable Young Carer, to discuss his journey as a carer, the challenges and how Coventry Young Carers have helped him along the way.

If you believe you are a carer, and would like to find out more about how Carers Trust Heart of England can help you, please contact us on:

Email - contactus@carerstrusthofe.org.uk

Phone - 02476 632972

Or visit our Website - https://www.carerstrusthofe.org.uk/

This edition is centred on Carers’ Rights at Work. If you are a carer juggling work with looking after someone, then this podcast will help you understand your employment rights, including taking time off in emergencies, the right to request flexible working and protection from discrimination.

Anna Luczyna (Working Carers Development Officer) and Becky Waite (GP Liaison Advisor) from Carers Trust Heart of England welcome Katherine King from The Central England Law Centre. The discussion on Carers' rights at work including:

• Criteria that carers need to meet to be eligible for support
• Statutory and contractual rights
• Time off for emergencies
• Flexible working
• Discrimination
• Carer’s Leave Bill

Following on from Carers Week Paul and Lisa caught up with two carers, who wanted to share their experience of Carers Week and having taken part in the many activities that are organised by the staff at Carers Trust Heart of England. 

These podcasts are hosted by Paul Nicholls (Carer Training Coordinator) and Lisa Sergiew (Carer Senior Wellbeing Officer) for Carers Trust Heart of England. 

In this edition, you can listen to  Ellen and Wendy who both care for their husbands and share their journey and the benefits of joining in events and social activities through Carers Trust Heart of England. 

Carers Week is where the UK comes together to raise awareness and recognise the incredible contribution carers make to families and communities.

These podcasts are hosted by Paul Nicholls (Carer Training Coordinator) and Lisa Sergiew (Carer Senior Wellbeing Officer) for Carers Trust Heart of England. This edition highlights all of the activities and events taking place for carers throughout Coventry and Warwickshire on Friday 10th June 2022

The theme for Carers Week 2022 is 'Make caring visible, valued and supported. We believe that unpaid carers and the challenges of caring should be recognised in all areas of life, caring should be valued and respected by everyone in our society, and carers should have access to the information and support they need, where and when they need it.

Carers Week is where the UK comes together to raise awareness and recognise the incredible contribution carers make to families and communities.

These podcasts are hosted by Paul Nicholls (Carer Training Coordinator) and Lisa Sergiew (Carer Senior Wellbeing Officer) for Carers Trust Heart of England. This edition highlights all of the activities and events taking place for carers throughout Coventry and Warwickshire on Thursday 9th June 2022

The theme for Carers Week 2022 is 'Make caring visible, valued and supported. We believe that unpaid carers and the challenges of caring should be recognised in all areas of life, caring should be valued and respected by everyone in our society, and carers should have access to the information and support they need, where and when they need it.

Carers Week is where the UK comes together to raise awareness and recognise the incredible contribution carers make to families and communities.

These podcasts are hosted by Paul Nicholls (Carer Training Coordinator) and Lisa Sergiew (Carer Senior Wellbeing Officer) for Carers Trust Heart of England. This edition highlights all of the activities and events taking place for carers throughout Coventry and Warwickshire on Wednesday 8th June 2022

The theme for Carers Week 2022 is 'Make caring visible, valued and supported. We believe that unpaid carers and the challenges of caring should be recognised in all areas of life, caring should be valued and respected by everyone in our society, and carers should have access to the information and support they need, where and when they need it.

Carers Week is where the UK comes together to raise awareness and recognise the incredible contribution carers make to families and communities.

These podcasts are hosted by Paul Nicholls (Carer Training Coordinator) and Lisa Sergiew (Carer Senior Wellbeing Officer) for Carers Trust Heart of England. This edition highlights all of the activities and events taking place for carers throughout Coventry and Warwickshire on Tuesday 7th June 2022

The theme for Carers Week 2022 is 'Make caring visible, valued and supported. We believe that unpaid carers and the challenges of caring should be recognised in all areas of life, caring should be valued and respected by everyone in our society, and carers should have access to the information and support they need, where and when they need it.

Carers Week is where the UK comes together to raise awareness and recognise the incredible contribution carers make to families and communities. 

These podcasts are hosted by Paul Nicholls (Carer Training Coordinator) and Lisa Sergiew (Carer Senior Wellbeing Officer) for Carers Trust Heart of England. This edition highlights all of the activities and events taking place for carers throughout Coventry and Warwickshire for Monday 6th June 2022

The theme for Carers Week 2022 is 'Make caring visible, valued and supported. We believe that unpaid carers and the challenges of caring should be recognised in all areas of life, caring should be valued and respected by everyone in our society, and carers should have access to the information and support they need, where and when they need it.

Carers Week is where the UK comes together to raise awareness and recognise the incredible contribution carers make to families and communities. In this podcast, we ask the question of why Carers Week is so important. 

We are joined by Claire Dale CEO of Carers Trust Heart of England and Janet Jones-Legg Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees. These podcasts are hosted by Paul Nicholls (Carer Training Coordinator) and Lisa Sergiew (Carer Senior Wellbeing Officer) for Carers Trust Heart of England. 

The theme for Carers Week 2022 is 'Make caring visible, valued and supported. We believe that unpaid carers and the challenges of caring should be recognised in all areas of life, caring should be valued and respected by everyone in our society, and carers should have access to the information and support they need, where and when they need it.

A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a legal document that lets you (the ‘donor’) appoint one or more people (known as ‘attorneys’) to help you make decisions or to make decisions on your behalf.

This gives you more control over what happens to you if you have an accident or an illness and cannot make your own decisions (you ‘lack mental capacity’).

You must be 18 or over and have mental capacity (the ability to make your own decisions) when you make your LPA.

You do not need to live in the UK or be a British citizen.

There are 2 types of LPA:

• health and welfare
• property and financial affairs

You can choose to make one type or both.

This podcast hosted by Paul and Lisa from Carers Trust Heart of England with guest speaker Emma Austin from the Central England Law Centre who explains in detail what an LPA is and why you may choose to have one drawn up.