Amser Carers Breaks
Amser Project Coordinator
Hi, I’m Nicola, the Amser Project Coordinator. I am a Mam to two beautiful daughters. I have always loved helping people and knowing I will be able to do so in this role is extremely rewarding. I am excited to make a difference to the lives of our amazing unpaid carers.
The Carers Trust, Amser, Short Breaks Scheme Wales is a Government Funded initiative which aims to deliver 30,000 short break opportunities for unpaid carers by 2025.
‘Amser’ is Welsh for the word time, which is a fitting of the purpose of the scheme. It is important for unpaid carers to allow time for themselves to take a break from their caring responsibility to refresh and recharge. This improves carer resilience and wellbeing and helps sustain positive relationships between the carer and those they care for.
The short break opportunities we offer include:
• Creative Group Sessions
• Together group Sessions
• Well-being days
• Trips for carers
• Weekly Carers Choir
Upcoming dates for diary:
Well-being Spa Day – for carers who are unable to attend activities during working hours. A treatment and afternoon tea included.
Saturday 14th September 10am- 4pm
Online Art Class with Jenny Ross– Autumn Leaf Wreath paining and creating
Monday 23rd September 10am-12pm
Working Carer Night Out–
A Elvis themed night at The Olive Tree with two course meal and Welcome Drinks
During the world famous Elvis festival
Friday 27th September 7-11pm
Online Art Class with Jenny Ross- an opportunity for carers to learn decoupage techniques to decorate a wonderful tote bag in the comfort of their own home.
Monday 30th September 1pm -3pm
Willow Weaving – a parent carer centred activity
Thursday 17th October 10am -12pm
Dads & Kids Fun Day– an opportunity for make carers to come together and spend time with their children in a relaxed environment.
Saturday 26th October 11am
Carers Christmas Shopping Trip to Bath.
Thursday 28th November 10.30am
Male Carer Sporting lunch– a four-course meal with drink and entertainment from various sports personalities and a comedian.
Friday 29th November 12pm
Festive Willow Weaving
Tuesday 3rd of December 11am -1pm
Carers Christmas lunch at The Grove Golf Club, Porthcawl
Friday 13th December
A carer who attended the Amser funded short break to the Hay Festival recently quoted
“ Thank you for this opportunity. I have always wanted to visit the Hay Festival but didn’t have the time to arrange it and I didn’t want to go on my own. I had a fantastic day. I met some lovely people and even got to meet Ruby Wax!! Thank you all at Bridgend Carers Centre. It really was a memorable trip. I feel uplifted and ready to face another day “
