CWOG is an established walking and cycling group and we run a programme of events throughout the year covering Warwickshire and surrounding counties. We also arrange trips away within the UK and abroad. We run walks of between 5 and 15 miles most weeks of…
National helpline 9am to 9pm every day 03001115065
We exist to meet the needs and break the isolation of those bereaved by the suicide of a close relative or friend. Many of those helping have themselves been bereaved by suicide. We offer emotional support, help and information in a number of ways: …
An informal weekly catch up via Zoom for any one caring. An opportunity to have a friendly discussion with other carers and staff at the Carers Trust Heart of England. The group is also connected to the Coventry Carers Voice, so it's an opportunity to…
Every Wednesday The Carers Trust Heart of England run a Yoga and Relaxation session online for carers. Those you are helping to care for are also welcome to join.The session runs 11.30am-12.30pm and beginners are very welcome.Yoga can offer huge benefits to health and wellbeing…
Your Future – Supporting Carers Aged 16-25 Do you help to care for someone in your family? Is your caring role affecting you in achieving your life goals? If so, the Your Future project can support you by providing: Social events and trips Education and…
Become a part of your local and friendly Belly Dance community! No more boring and tiring gym sessions. In our classes we use basics of YOGA, PILATES, STRETCHING and BALLET to tone up your body and mind. Belly Dance is fitness, fun, flexibility, community, challenge, quality me-…
Managing medication
To get the best results from your medicines, it's important to use them as they are intended. You need to: Take the right amount of medicine at the right times, in the right way and for the right number of days. Get advice from your pharmacist or GP…More…
Dressing and undressing
There is a lot of equipment designed to help those with limited mobility to get dressed. You can use this equipment to put on socks, stockings or shoes; fasten buttons and zips or reach to pull up trousers or skirts. Sources of advice on equipment…More…
Personal hygiene
Keeping yourself, or someone you are caring for, clean is essential for good health. Poor hygiene can cause skin complaints and infections, and be a source of discomfort and low self-esteem. How to maintain daily hygiene To maintain daily personal hygiene, you should make sure: your…More…
Drinking less alcohol
The Drinking less area of the Council website provides advice and support for alcohol and drug misuse. It also has a link to a list of service providers for alcohol drug and support. There is also a link to the NHS Choices page on Drinking…More…
Continence care
District nurses can give skilled professional advice on continence promotion and incontinence care. If you have concerns about managing continence you should speak to your GP. You can ask your GP to refer you for a Continence Assessment. If you already have a District Nurse…More…
Healthy Eating
From our web page on healthy eating you can access: Information and advice about healthy eating for you and your family A list of service providers for healthy eating support One Body One Life (OBOL), a free community based weight management programme for families and…More…
