For many facing a cancer diagnosis, learning to live with and to manage their condition beyond treatment can be a daunting and challenging prospect.
C.A.R.S. based in Measham, Leicestershire aims to provide alternative means to connect with others challenged by similar experiences, opportunities to become part of a supportive and informative network and to experience the social, physical and mental wellbeing benefits gained from both condition specific programmes and fun activity participation.
C.A.R.S. holistic approach endeavours to support individuals on their road to recovery with the highest priority given to enhancing a participant’s confidence, self-esteem and improved quality of life.
Care for the Carers is an independent charity and the Carers Centre for East Sussex.
In Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland we provide Think Carer, a carer awareness training for professionals, paid staff and volunteers, in charities and public sector, who work with members of the public and come across carers. Supporting professionals and organisations to identify unpaid carers and help them access available support.
In East Sussex, we provide free practical and emotional advice to unpaid carers, run carers groups and social and wellbeing activities for carers of all ages. We offer support and training to professionals working with carers and support carers to have a voice.
Through research, events, webinars and workshops we aim to deliver social impact to address equity issues and identify good practice examples which recognise our shared himan priorities under 2 themes of personal peace and climate ( to include food, water, air, good sleep, equality, wellbeing and mental health). Bringing communities together to develop new ways worki g together independent of politics, religion, life style, commercial or other vested interests whilst respecting all these to the extent of enabling progress.
Through Changing Connections we are helping people across Rutland and the Melton Borough of Leicestershire to build stronger connections and support networks within their local community. By doing this we hope to help relieve pressure on health and other emergency services by reducing the number of people relying on them for things that the community is better placed to support.
Chiltern Music Therapy have a desire to change how music therapy is offered in the UK. With inclusivity at our heart, we work with all ages and levels of disability, with individuals and groups, across health, education, social care and community settings. Proud to be a self-managed and employee-owned social enterprise, we strive to create a world where music therapy is the transformative thread in the lives of everyone we support. We promise to bring their stories and voices to light, welcoming you on our journey as we share the evolving and fascinating science behind the power of music.
Citizens Advice Rutland is a local charity which provides free advice to meet the needs of our community. We’re here to help everyone who lives, works or studies in Rutland. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination.
Coalville CAN is a community co-operative working across LE67, looking to create happier and healthier communities and citizen led regeneration. We take an asset-based approach working with individuals and communities to build on their strengths and passions to make a difference. We are community owned and look to take on places and spaces to be owned and run by the community. We run a creative community space, and a wide range of community led projects.
Charitable organisation with a focus on nutrition, health and wellbeing promotion, especially for individuals and families on low income, disadvantaged, isolated and at risk of mental health decline due to social factors. Nutritional food support and education addressing health inequalities.
We provide Community Transport for residents of Blaby District, Oadby & Wigston - support to keep people independent in the community & reduce social isolation by using volunteer drivers to help transport people to appts, day-care, social and shopping etc
Community Men2Men buddying offers (male buddying) support to older males (55+) at risk of social isolation, to get them out of the house and take part in fun and interesting activities that appeal to Men, and provides help to their families, who can get on with their day with confidence.
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