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Next Carers project is starting in September

As the previous Carers project was a success, we have been awarded funding to do a second programme for carers in the local area. Read more about this project. The next Carers project is starting in September 2015. We are offering carers from Draperstown the opportunity to take part in a programme of free workshops aimed […]

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Carers Project feedback

We are pleased with the great feedback from the carers who attended the Carers Project. I joined the group quite late on but found the programme really enjoyable. It was useful to find out what is happening in the local community and where to go to for advice.  I would really love to be a […]

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Carers Project

At the Workspace Group, we know the importance of people who are caring unpaid for an ill, frail or disabled family member or friend. We want to help to build a Carer friendly community by raising awareness of the carers needs and supporting them as much as we can. We have been delivering workshops in partnership with O’Kane’s […]

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Carers Project: Reflexology and relaxation

Tuesday 23rd June Reflexology and relaxation.  1-3 pm. Draperstown. Offers carers the opportunity to avail of a short taster session of reflexology.  Aimed at helping carers to unwind and take the time to look after themselves every so often. As part of the Carers Project, we will deliver a session of reflexology and relaxation. Carers of […]

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Celebrating Carers week 2015

The past 9th June 2015, we celebrated the Carers week with a day trip to Crumlin Road Jail. We had such a great time. Read more about our Carers Project

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Day out for the Carers project to Crumlin road

The Workspace Group carers project started in October 2014 and we had workshop every month, tailored for our local carers. The workshops varied from health checks, benefits advice, relaxation, cookery demonstration to laughter yoga and horticulture tips. Now to close the carers project we will be going to the Crumlin Road Gaol for a day trip. […]

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Carers own health at the Carers workshop

Carers Own Health Tuesday 12th of May O’Kanes Pharmacy  is running a course for carers regarding their health and well-being. Workspace are committed to helping the community and carers play a very important part in our community. We want to help them to be aware of carers own health. What is this workshop about? Carers […]

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Carers Project session 8 – Alternative healing therapies

The 8th session of our Draperstown Carers Project took place on Tuesday 21st April. Pascal Benson led an interactive workshop. Pascal talked about food sensitivity, Bach Flowers, and homeopathy. He also talked about remedies and acupuncture. The workshop included advice on how to manage a range of issues and concerns faced by people on a […]

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Carers Project: Flower Arranging

On Tuesday April 21st, Draperstown. Carers NI believes that we all should do everything we can ‘to make things better for carers’. Workspace is proud to help carers in every way, including helping them feel better. Together with our partners Pharmacy Led we are committed to providing support to carers. We have run a series […]

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Cookery demonstration for Carers

As part of the workshops for carers, we had yesterday Limetree Catering giving a cookery demonstration to carers in Draperstown. Afterwards, we had a very interesting discussion about healthy eating and how important is to keep themselves healthy and in the best shape to be able to help others. During the cookery demonstration All the […]

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