Carer Workshops: Writer in Residence

Wiltshire Council’s library service is working with the regional literature development agency Cyprus Well to run some workshops with a writer in residence. We would like to run some of these workshops for carers.

The workshops will be free to attend, and can be in different places in the county.  They are likely to run between January and March 2013. We would like to know whether there is interest from you, and if so what sort of workshops you might be interested in.

Here are some ideas for the theme of the workshop just to give you an idea of what is possible – though you may also want to tell us if there is a different area you would like to explore:

•  Exploring poetry writing 
• Creative writing      
  
• Getting your work published as an eBook

It would also be good to know whether you would like creative writing sessions focussed on the carer experience, or whether you’d like the chance to think about something completely different!  Your ideas and suggestions for how they might use these writer workshops, and whether you would like to join a class, will be welcome. 

Please let us know by calling 0800 181 4118 or email admin@carersinwiltshire.co.uk by 19^th September 2012.

DLA Workshops: Wessex Autistic Society

What is DLA?
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is a tax-free, non-means-tested benefit for disabled children and adults to help with extra costs they may have because they are disabled. It is not based on disability but the needs arising from it.

How can we help?
We run regular, free DLA workshops to help parents/carers complete the Under 16 form for someone with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.

The aims of the workshop are:
 To decide whether you wish to make an application for DLA

 To understand what DLA is, rates payable and how to apply

 To feel confident to complete the DLA application process

 To know where to get further assistance and support

If you are an adult with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, or you wish to make a claim on behalf of an adult, we can still assist you with the DLA form but the workshops will not be suitable.

We can also provide information by telephone or email to support people with making a claim.

Where are the workshops?
Carer Support Wiltshire have kindly agreed that we can use their premises in New Street, Salisbury.

When are the workshops?
Friday 25 November 2011 10-1pm
Friday 27 January 2012 10-1pm
Friday 23 March 2012 10-1pm

For more information, dates and to book a place….
Contact the Information and Advice Team on 01305 213135 or email advice@twas.org.uk