hiya bucks Amersham, Beaconsfield, Chesham, Gerrards Cross, Missenden June 2016 | Page 10

Dedicated to Supporting Carers If you are looking after someone who can’t manage without you because they are ill, frail or have a disability, then you are a carer and Carers Bucks can help you. Carers Week takes place 6th – 12th June, an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring. Carers Bucks will be organising events for carers including the launch of its new Carers Discount Card, a card offering carers living in Bucks some great discounts at a range of local businesses and retailers from food and drink to health and transport. The Carers Card will be launching during Carers Week at Wycombe Library in High Wycombe on Tuesday 7th June from 10.30am – 4pm, Wycombe Library (1st Floor) at Eden Shopping Centre, 5 Eden Place, High Wycombe HP11 2DH. All carers are welcome to come and register for the card on the day. There are over 52,000 unpaid adult carers living in Buckinghamshire, playing a vital role in providing care and support to family and friends, as well as making an enormous economic contribution to society. If you would like more information about how Carers Bucks could help you or someone you know, or to sign up to the Carers Discount Card, please contact 0300 777 2722 (local rate) email [email protected] or visit www.carersbucks.org 10 Carers Bucks supports carers of all ages from 6 – 96 years old, offering regular support groups, emergency planning, guidance on health and social care services, help with understanding your rights and entitlements, plus a range of services to support the health and wellbeing of carers. The Young Carers Bucks team supports young carers from the age of 6 – 18 years old through regular clubs, activities and one-to-one support. Carers Bucks runs regular support groups for adult carers across the county including Amersham, Beaconsfield and surrounding areas. Please see below for details. Amersham Carers Group Amersham Free Church, Woodside Road, Amersham, HP6 6AJ The 3rd Monday of the month, 10am – 12 midday. All carers are welcome. Beaconsfield Carers Group The Parish Hall at St Teresa’s Church, 40 Warwick Road, Beaconsfield, HP9 2PL The 1st Thursday of the month, 1.30 – 3.30pm. All carers are welcome. To advertise in Hiya Bucks text or call 07947 349134 Registered Charity No: 1106745