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Goodbye to James
James has been working with
Carers Support Merton for over 6
months as part of the governments
‗Future Jobs Fund‘ programme. He
has now completed his time with
us and leaves at the end of July.
We are all going to miss James as
he has been a fantastic member of
the team, helping us with all our IT
queries, working on our new database and building our
new website. We are very pleased for him as he has
secured a job in IT building new websites and wish him
lots of luck for his future.
James says…...
I have enjoyed my time here very much at CSM, it’s been a
great experience, and I am very thankful for the opportunity
to work here. I will miss everyone here. I have learnt a lot
from the training courses I have helped on and am very
thankful for that. I thank everyone at CSM, its been great
getting to know everyone.
Sometimes it’s hard to keep going when you’re a
carer.
If you are caring for someone it can be hard to think about
your own needs. You may have a specific issue or immediate
problem to work with, or want to think about your feelings
generally.
Our Counselling Service can provide the structure and
reflective space you need. You will be offered an initial
assessment meeting with the counsellor, to discuss your
needs and whether counselling is right for you, followed by
regular and confidential sessions. You can make a positive
difference to your life as a carer by taking the chance to share
your concerns and experiences and make sense of them. If
you would like to talk, get in touch! Please contact Susan
Bowman to request a booking: 020 8646 7515 Email
susan@csmerton.org
All our counsellors are on recognised training courses that
comply with the BACP Code of Ethics and Practice. We will
provide further details and discuss our Counselling Agreement
with you at your initial session.
FREE HEALTH CHECKS FOR CARERS
We know you are looking after someone,
Are you looking after
yourself?
CSM working in partnership
with the Wilson Health
Centre
Keep an eye on your own
wellbeing by asking us to arrange a simple, quick
and non-invasive health check at the Wilson
hospital for you. Just ask our staff to refer you or
email us at info@csmerton.org
WHATS ON!
Your mini guide to events, groups and
activities run by Carers Support Merton
Regular Events/Drop Ins
Women’s Group
1st Thursday of every month
Men’s Group
3rd Thursday of every month
Mental Health Carers Café
Are You Looking After Someone with a Mental
Health Problem, Drug or Alcohol Problem, or a
person with Dementia?
Come along to our Friday lunchtime café from 12:30-
3:00pm at the Vestry Hall:
Dates: 9th September: 7th October: 4th October; 2nd
December
OR
Tuesday evening at The Lantern Café, Raynes Park
Methodist Church, Worple Road, SW20 6:30-9pm
Dates: 20th September, 18th October: 15th November
Dementia Café in partnership with the Alzheimers
Society
Please contact Shelley on 0208 646 7515 for more
details
MACS - For carers affected by substance misuse.
(If you have not attended before please contact us
prior to doing so) 1st Monday of every month
Young Carers Clubs
Speak to our Young Carers office for more information
Special Events
Family Picnic in the Park!
15th August Carshalton Park
Relaxation Drop In at the Wimbledon Guild
12th Sept, 10th October, 14th November 2:30-4:30
Training
Special Event for Mental Health Carers
With Mark Clenaghan—A discussion about
arrangements for in patients and community mental
health services
Tues 16th August 5.30-7.00pm
Self Directed Support—Peer Group
Thurs 29th September 10.00am—12:30-pm
Living Well as a Carer
1st & 8th September 10:30—1:00pm
Living with a long Term Health Condition—Focus
Group—
Monday 26th September
For information about any of these events
please contact the CSM office on 0208 646
7515 or email info@csmerton.org
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