Health and wellbeing and leisure
Carers are often unrecognised, can be excluded from access to services or treatment because of their caring role, and face significant health deficits as a result of caring. This page offers help and advice to carers on topics relating to health and wellbeing.
Health
Carers.org – Health and wellbeing
Health and wellbeing information from The Princess Royal Trust for Carers.
Carewell
Carewell - a partnership between Bupa, Carers UK and MEND, is a new website designed to encourage and support carers to make positive changes to be healthier and happier. Drawing on the tips from carers and health experts Carewell pulls together a range of information, support and guidance aimed at helping to improve the health and quality of life for carers themselves.
NHS – Carers Direct
NHS Carers Direct - Wellbeing offers information, advice and support to carers.
PALS (Patients Advice Liaison Service) - NHS
The Patient Advice and Liaison Service offer confidential advice, support and information on health-related matters to patients, families and carers.
Leisure for carers
Finding places to go to that have all the facilities you need is a lot easier than you might think. Here are a few suggestions for some interesting activities and destinations.
Cinema Exhibitors’ Association Card
The Cinema Exhibitors' Association Card is a national card that can be used to verify that the holder is entitled to one free ticket for a person accompanying them to the cinema
Durham County Council - events
Durham County Council's events webpage holds details of events taking place throughout County Durham, as well as around the region and further afield, including listings for libraries, arts, sports and outdoors.
Get out there
Get out there is a young person's activity directory for the County Durham area.
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers - days out together
If the thought of a proper holiday is too daunting, or simply not possible, days out together could prove just as enjoyable and far less effort. The UK is full of stunning places to visit – and not just on those all too rare occasions when the weather is fine – from the beautiful mountains of the Highlands, to the Dorset coast, and the wide variety of castles, galleries, countryside and shopping in between.
Tourism for All
Tourism for All is the UK voice for Accessible Tourism. They are a national charity dedicated to making tourism welcoming to all.