RCT CARERS SUPPORT
Mental Health Forum: Do you care for someone with a mental illness? Would you like to meet people in a similar situation to yourself?
Then come along to our mental health forum for carers. For more information please call 01443 668839. RCT Carers’ Support Project: Do you look after someone who is ill, frail,
has a disability or who is affected by substance misuse?
If so, the Carers’ Project is here to help.
We support carers in RCT and can offer information, signposting, counselling, discounted access to leisure, events, newsletter and much more.
Call 01443 668813 to find out more. Carers’ Counselling: Rhondda Carers’ Project has a free confidential telephone and face-toface counselling service provided by qualified counsellors.
Call 01443 668813 for more information. First Aid & Heart Start: This course aims to teach you CPR and other emergency life saving skills, along with covering some basic first aid.
Call Claire on 01443 668813 to book. Rebounders’ Session for
Parent Carers: This activity is aimed at parent carers and the person they care for. Carers are invited to join us in a mini taster session and find out all about Rebounders – Trampolining For All.
Rebounders specialise in working with all types of additional needs or disabilities.
Steps and hoist are available if needed. Carers will find out about the physical and sensory benefits of the trampoline.
Call the Carers’ Project on 01443 668813 to book a place. Hearing Loss: Check your hearing today online. It only takes a few minutes and you can find out what action you can take on your hearing. Visit www. actiononhearing loss.org. uk. Track the Act: Are new rights for carers in Wales making a difference to you? Visit www.carersuk. org/tracktheact.
Carers’ Assessments: Visit www.carersuk.org and take a look at their A Guide to Getting Assessment in Wales booklet.
Leisure Offer: RCT council offers all carers in the borough discounted access to council leisure facilities. To find out more please call the Carers Project on 01443 668813.