@PromasCIC

We are a third sector organisation who deliver free training & development opportunities to unpaid carers, with a focus on mental and physical wellbeing.

 Cornwall
promas.co.uk
Joined August 2014
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Calling all male unpaid #carers! We want to ensure our survey is as representative as possible - we need more male carers to take part and let us know what support you need in your caring role 👉 bit.ly/3bSNaOI
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Mind
@MindCharity10 Oct 2020
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay. Do one thing today for better mental health, whether it’s reaching out for support, or helping someone else. Start here > bit.ly/2SF3YA3 #DoOneThing
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‘I’d like to thank my nan and people from the Windrush generation who have made the NHS what it is today.’ Louis, Andrea and Blanche share their family experience of working in the NHS over the past 60 years. #OurNHSPeople #BlackHistoryMonth instagram.com/p/CFyur9Zle6n/
Louis, Blanche and Andrea sitting together on a bench at their trust.

ALT Louis, Blanche and Andrea sitting together on a bench at their trust.

Blanche as a newly qualified nurse in 1959.

ALT Blanche as a newly qualified nurse in 1959.

Andrea as a newly qualified nurse.

ALT Andrea as a newly qualified nurse.

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30 million people will be offered the free #flu vaccination this year, including: ▪️ Year 7 pupils ▪️ All health and social care workers who have direct contact with people they care for ▪️ household contacts of people on the NHS shielded patient list nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinatio…
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Our new research shows that the failure to deliver #PensionCredit to over 1 million older people, who are entitled to it, could cost £4 billion per year in increased NHS and social care spending. Read the full report here: bit.ly/32tq8e6 #CreditWhereItsDue
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Carers UK@CarersUK11 Sep 2020
Today we’ve launched a survey to better understand how the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact unpaid #carers. Your responses will provide vital evidence to help us campaign for better support for carers. Fill in the survey by 27 September: surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CX8KPYS
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📢 For #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, here's some guidance on how to cope with suicidal thoughts. Share this post. You never know who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts, and you never know how much these words might help them. More detail 👉 bit.ly/2GK8U3H #WSPD2020

How to cope with suicidal thoughts

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Social gatherings of more than six people to be banned by law in England from Monday, amid rise in coronavirus cases bbc.in/3ifdzbG

Coronavirus: Social gatherings above six banned in England from 14 September

A new legal limit will be enforced through a £100 fine but will not apply to schools or workplaces.

bbc.co.uk
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Today marks the start of #WorldAlzMonth. Over the next four weeks, we'll be sharing stories from people affected by dementia & why talking about the condition is important to them. The following words were written by Derek, caring for his wife Margaret who has dementia.
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❓ Are you an unpaid carer? 💻 Would you be interested in sharing your experiences in a blog or video? Let us know! We want to share more stories from carers and we need your help! Email [email protected], DM us or comment below and we will be in touch!
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Anxiety UK
@AnxietyUK17 Aug 2020
Breathing exercises can help when dealing with Anxiety @PsychToday have a quick 3-minute exercise you can try to help manage your anxiety psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/…
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Carers UK@CarersUK11 Aug 2020
Employers told us a shortage of support from social care services is impacting the health, wellbeing and productivity of their workforces. We're calling on the government to act and invest in services to improve the lives of unpaid carers. Read more: carersuk.org/covid-work-and-…
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As Non-executive Director of @PromasCIC - Caring for People, I'm incredibly proud of the efforts that everyone at the community interest company has been doing to help so many unpaid carers across the UK, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. businesscornwall.co.uk/news-…
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Carers UK@CarersUK15 Jul 2020
Looking after yourself as an unpaid carer can be a real challenge - and things are especially hard for many carers at the moment. Take a look at this article for inspiration for some small things do you do to take care of yourself whilst caring: huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/1…
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CAHSC@CAHSC_CORNWALL10 Jun 2020
#CarersWeek is about raising awareness of #unpaidcarers, highlighting the challenges they face & thanking them for their contribution to families & communities. Support for unpaid carers in Cornwall includes: @CornwallRCC, @KernowCarers & @PromasCIC (2/3)
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#CarersWeek is a time to celebrate the huge contribution made by unpaid #carers. Because the care provided is in the privacy of carers’ homes, the sacrifices carers make – and the difficulties they face - all too often go unnoticed. We need to #MakeCaringVisible.
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A mum who used social media to avoid having to repeatedly explain her disabled son's conditions said his story has supported other families. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-no…
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We celebrate our values by living them throughout all of our work, it’s something we are very proud of #CornishCharity #MentalHealth
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Our friends @PromasCIC are looking for sales support to help promote online training courses for unpaid carers. They would like someone 1 day a week who feels comfortable speaking to local authorities. More details - [email protected] Please RT promas.co.uk
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A podcast discussing mental health, particularly with a focus on Cornwall. Recorded at the studios of Source FM and in collaboration with Cornwall MIND. anchor.fm/a-space-to-speak-y…
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