Sheffield Mencap and Gateway has released details of new Carers Outreach Sessions and workshops designed to support unpaid carers for adults with a mild to moderate learning disability and/or autism.
There are sessions in Hillsborough on alternate Mondays, Birley on the first and third Tuesdays of the month, Lowfield Every Wednesday, Sharrow on the 2nd and 3rd Thursday of the month and Shiregreen on alternate Fridays. All sessions are from 10am until 3pm.
You can find out more by telephoning 0114 276 7757 or by emailing COPe@sheffieldmencap.org.uk
There are also a series of workshops taking place over the next month designed to help carers cope in certain situations.
- Emergency Planning on Friday 24th January at Concord Sports Centre, Shiregreen Lane, S5 6AE and on Friday 7th February from 10:00-12:00 at Morrisons Community Room, 699 Penistone Rd, S6 2GY, Hillsborough.
- Health Passports on Thursday 16th January from 13:00-15:00 at 57 Burton St, S6 2HH and Tuesday 11th February from 10:00-12:00 at Creswick Methodist Church, Yew Lane, S5 9AZ. You can book places on these on the above number and email address.
- Sharing Caring Drop-in Sessions on Thursday 16th January, 15:00-17:00: Burton Street, S6 2HH and on Thursday 30th January, 15:00-17:00 at Sheffield Mencap & Gateway, Norfolk Lodge, S2 3QF
