The latest edition of the Omega care for life newsletter is available here It highlights Omega’s activities supporting carers, former carers and the bereaved. For more information on Dudley borough events visit the Omega...

The July edition of the ‘4 Seasons’ newsletter, written by people with learning disabilities, for people with learning disabilities, is available here It features information about events, advice and...

A ‘bibliotherapy’ training workshop organised by Dementia Pathfinders in partnership with Tales for Tea takes place on July 6 in Wolverhampton. Can you remember the last time someone read to you out loud? Some of us can remember being read to as a child and it is this nurtured feeling that Tales for Tea and bibliotherapy aims to replicate. This one-day course (fees apply) is for those who support people with dementia. It aims to promote the principles of best practice in providing bibliotherapy sessions and to share thoughts and feelings, through the connection of stories and poetry. For more information and to book see...

Service users at Halas Homes in Halesowen are taking part in a Sing and Sign event at Birmingham Symphony Hall this week. The Birmingham Carers Hub event is part of national Carers Week and takes place on June 11 from 10am to 2pm. Halas Homes sing and sign group is part of the performing arts sessions that take place weekly at their day centre ‘The Meeting Place’ in Wassell Road. They are the winners of the 3rd Sector Creative Arts Award and encourage integration into the wider community through the medium of performing arts. See link and Halas Homes website  ...

Halas Homes, which supports people with learning disabilities, is holding an open day on June 19. People can meet the residents and staff, look around the gardens and allotment and join in sessions. The event takes place at Wassell Road, Halesowen between 10.30am and 12.30pm and from 2 to 3.30pm. See poster for details or the...