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Carers of Dundee is an online platform offering free practical advice & learning for unpaid carers, families and workforce.

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  • Carers information & advice
  • Young carers information & advice plus information and resources for youth support services and schools
  • Service directory
  • Events page packed with online information events and group sessions
  • Learning Portal packed with e-modules including Everyone Carers E-module
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Welcome to the final Carers of Dundee Newsletter of 2020. It’s been a strange year for everyone. In this edition you will find contact details of organisations who you can contact over the festive period if you need a bit of support or advice, as well as the usual updates and news from our partners.
Carers of Dundee wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas and we look forward to catching up with you all in the new year!
In this issue:
UPCOMING EVENTS
Tuesday 22 December, 12pm - 2pm, Connecting Carers Cafe
Come along with a cuppa and chat with other carers and staff followed by a fun quiz. Book your place at https://bit.ly/connecting-carers
If you require support to join online Dundee Carers Centre Team are happy to help, please call 01382 200422

E-Learning Module - Everyone Cares
This short e-learning module is for carers, workforce members and community members. You will explore some of the reasons people find it difficult to identify as a carer and discover how to recognise and support carers yourself.

For more information please go to https://carersofdundee.org/learning/cod-elearning
SUPPORT CONTACTS FOR CARERS OVER CHRISTMAS

Some carer support services will be closed for the Christmas period.
If carers do require support, we have collated a list of numbers that may be able to help.

Carer Support
If carers require urgent support, we would advise that they get in touch with the First Contact team.
Email: firstcontact.teamadmin@dundeecity.gov.uk
Tel: 01382 434019

Dundee City Council has a helpline page for more information and also a crisis contact document for a more extensive list of support organisations/services. https://www.dundeecity.gov.uk/my-wellbeing/information-and-helpline-numbers

GetLocalSupport.org is connecting vulnerable people with volunteers approved by volunteer organisations, across the United Kingdom. Visit https://www.getlocalsupport.org/ to find out more.

Carers of Dundee Covid19 information page has useful information and contacts from trusted organisations that carers might also find useful during this time. https://carersofdundee.org/carers/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-carers/

Tayside Cares Website is the official portal for information, advice and assistance for citizens living in Dundee, Angus and Perth & Kinross.  Visit www.taysidecares.co.uk
 
SDS Support
We would advise that people requiring support contact their Care Manager or the First Contact team (Dundee) or Accessline (Angus).

Dundee
Email: firstcontact.teamadmin@dundeecity.gov.uk   Tel: 01382 434019
Angus
Email: firstcontact@angus.gov.uk   ACCESSLine: 03452 777 778
 
Medical Emergencies

NHS 24 – Call 111 for non-urgent medical emergencies
For all emergencies please call 999.

If you are unsure of the medical service you require you can visit www.nhsinform/rightcare to ensure you get the right care at the right place.
 
Helplines

Samaritans
Whatever you’re going through, a Samaritan will face it with you.
Tel:  116123 or visit their website to find out more ways of getting in contact.  Visit www.samaritans.org

Breathing Space
You can speak to a Breathing Space advisor on 0800 83 85 87
Or visit their website at https://breathingspace.scot/need-help-now/ for more ways to contact.
 
Cool2Talk
Cool2Talk is a safe space for young people 12 and over. Visit www.cool2talk.org to explore more.
Please note that this is a non-emergency helpline, and if a young person requires immediate help, please contact Samaritans.

Age UK
Age UK Advice Line 0800 678 1602 Free to call 8 am – 7 pm 365 days a year. Visit www.ageuk.org.uk
 
FOOD ACCESS/PROVISIONS

Dundee Foodbank

Visit the website for the Dundee Foodbank at https://dundee.foodbank.org.uk/
Christmas Openings
Unit 5 Dunsinane Avenue    -  Sundays 12-3 (Donations only)
Albert Street                          - Open Mon 21 -Thu 24 Dec, 10 am – 4 pm
Closed Fri 25 - Mon 28 Dec and Fri 1 - Mon 4 Jan.
Menzieshill Foodbank          - Open every Wednesday 1-3.30 pm throughout
St Marys Foodbank              - Open every Wednesday, 10am -12pm throughout
Whitfield Foodbank             - Open every Tuesday 12-2 throughout.

 

 
PENUMBRA WELLBEING WORKSHOP PROGRAMME
 

DUNDEE CARERS CENTRE COMMUNICATING WITH COMMUNITIES SURVEY
Dundee Carers Centre want to make sure that they are engaging with their local communities in the best way possible. Please help out by completing the Community Engagement Survey at https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/2NPH9FM

Everyone who enters the surveys and leaves their email address will be entered into a prize draw to win a £20 Amazon gift voucher. The survey closes on Tuesday 22nd December 2020.
 
 
MOBILISE CHRISTMAS DAY CUPPA

Mobilise support unpaid carers and find the best way to do this is through conversation. They have developed regular online cuppas which are hosted by their Carer Coaches Suzanne and Claire.
This Christmas, unpaid carers can join a virtual cuppa on Christmas Day at 11am! If you’ve not been on a cuppa before just visit https://mobiliseonline.typeform.com/to/zO0Mpir4 to sign up for your first cuppa.  You'll then get an email from Suzanne which will include the link to the cuppa you signed up for (you can sign up for more than one too!)
All that is required is a smartphone, tablet, laptop or computer with speakers, a microphone and (ideally) a camera. Once you’ve registered, you’ll get an email with a link that takes you straight to the video call, so you can join in.
 
ALTERNATIVES DUNDEE VOLUNTEER TREASURER VACANCY

A new exciting volunteering opportunity for 2021.
Are you looking for an opportunity to extend and develop your accounting skills and do you feel passionately about excellent foundations to charity work?
This is an excellent opportunity for a person, passionate about the proper management and flow of financial systems, to have proper influence and leadership in the financial matters of an organisation. This post would suit a person who wishes to develop in leadership and confidence whilst being mentored in a supportive and enabling team.
Visit www.alternativesdundee.org/vacancies/ to find out more and to download the application form.
Younger volunteers, looking to develop in this area are welcome to apply.
 
HELPFUL WAYS FOR BRIGHTER DAYS
 
The winter months are a tough time for many, and this year could be harder than most. The Helpful Ways for Brighter Days activity, which is of part of Clear Your Head mental health campaign, is shining a light on ways to give and get support this season, sharing advice and resources from a range of charities and organisations across Scotland pitching in to help people in need during these challenging times. Whether you need mental health support, tips on how to stay in touch with loved ones, guidance on how to help out safely this year, or maybe just a chat on the phone one evening – there’s a huge range of help available to you in Scotland.

For more tips on how to improve your mental health this winter, visit www.ClearYourHead.scot

You can also find out about other ways to play your part and help others in your community year-round, either by supporting some of the work already happening in your area or by starting something new.
 
FESTIVE SAFETY
 
As the Scottish Government relaxes restrictions around household gatherings over Christmas, it is important to remember that the safest way to celebrate is with your own household, in your own home. If you choose to meet up with others, please be aware of the rules in your area and visit https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-for-festive-period/ for up to date guidance and advice.

YOUNG SCOT YOUNG CARERS PACKAGE
The Young Carers Package is a special bundle of treats available to all young carers, aged 11 to 18 inclusive in Scotland. It's filled with special treats to help them make the most of their free time and support them in their caring role. Best of all, it's completely free!
 
Young Scot have some prizes that can be won through their Young Carers Package. Some of the prizes up for grabs are listed below.
•        Lego Mindstorms Robot Inventor Robotics Kits (live now)
•        Fitbit Senses (Live now)
•        iPad Space Grey 128GB (Live later this week)
•        Nintendo Switch Lite with Animal Crossing and Minecraft (Live later this week)
•        Microsoft Surface Go (Live next week)
They also have £250 vouchers prizes going up this week and next for The Entertainer, John Lewis, Amazon, and Curry's PC World.
 
Young carers can sign up at https://young.scot/get-informed/national/young-carers-package


CARERS OF DUNDEE FACEBOOK LIVE VIRTUAL HUB
Facebook Live is a valuable communication tool allowing organisations to connect and raise awareness of the work they do. Even as face to face activity becomes possible again, flyers, posters and events can only have so much reach and many people are still reluctant to go out and visit places as they used to, therefore may not see/attend them. 
Everyone wants to hear what is happening in the locality/community from "the horse’s mouth" and this is where Facebook and the StreamYard platform brings it all together.  StreamYard allows social media channels to Live stream to a selected audience or to all followers of their social media platform.
The Communications Team at Dundee Carers Centre will create and carry out all technical aspects of the Hub, which allows guests and host to focus on the key message and any questions and answers they need prepare for.
What we will offer to organisations/agencies:
  • Be involved in initial discussions
  • Set up the broadcast
  • Create and email out link to all participants, along with guidelines
  • Prepare script
  • Design overlays to suit brand for organisation you can use your own logo
  • Banners to suit the topic with links to websites etc
  • Prepare flyer for promotion of live chat for circulation by organisation
 
Recording: There is a recording function, that allows you to record an interview or a key message. This can be uploaded to any social media channel. We do recommend going live, however it is good where doing it live isn’t possible, as their input can be pre-recorded.
 
Branding: Streamyard allows you to use your own brand on screen, we can create backgrounds and overlays to suit any organisation or agency.
 
Tech check: Scheduled a few days before live broadcast to ensure good WIFI connections and audio.  This also gives participants a feel for Streamyard and a run through before the day, putting them at ease. 
 
Live Broadcast: Meet 20-30mins before live session to ensure connectivity good and a quick run through, introductions etc.  PowerPoint presentations can be used through session and to be sent to comms staff member beforehand and they will oversee the upload and slide change
 
Debrief & Download: We ask that participants stay on after live session has ended for a debrief and give feedback on the session.  If required, sessions can be downloaded and adapted for accessibility through YouTube, which can be kept as training material or future general use.
 
If your organisation would like to be part of a virtual hub through Carers of Dundee Facebook channel, or if you would like further information, please contact the centre on 01382 200422 or email communications@dundeecarerscentre.org.uk
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