Free Milton Keynes carers event set for 10 June
Unpaid carers in Milton Keynes will be able to meet local support services at a free Carers Support Event on Wednesday 10 June, from 11am to 1pm, at Simpson Day Centre, MK6 3AF.
The drop-in event, created by Milton Keynes City Council during Carers Week, is open to MK residents who provide regular care for a friend or family member. Friends and family of people being cared for can also attend if they want to learn more about the help available.
For many carers, the practical questions can be as pressing as the caring itself: what support exists, whether benefits may be available, how to plan for an emergency, and where to turn when housing or day-to-day pressures become harder to manage. The council says the event is designed to bring those conversations into one place, with professionals available face to face.
Simpson Day Centre hosts the free drop-in session
The Carers Support Event will take place at Simpson Day Centre on Simpson Road in Milton Keynes, with the council listing the venue postcode as MK6 3AF. Entry is free and the source describes it as a drop-in event, so no booking requirement has been stated.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Carers Support Event |
| Date | Wednesday 10 June |
| Time | 11am to 1pm |
| Venue | Simpson Day Centre, MK6 3AF |
| Cost | Free |
| Format | Drop-in event |
| Audience | Unpaid carers, friends and family |
Limited free parking will be available outside Simpson Day Centre on Simpson Road. The council also says there are several other carparks within a few minutes’ walk.
Advice will cover benefits, emergencies and housing
Services from across Milton Keynes City Council are due to attend, alongside specialist organisations including Age UK, Healthwatch and the NHS. Citizens Advice and the Alzheimer’s Society will also be represented through the council’s dedicated Carers Support Service.
That service, launched last year, brings together specialist assistance for unpaid carers of all ages. According to the council, it includes face-to-face and phone support as well as online help.
The advice available can include help to unlock money and benefits, make plans for emergencies, access housing options and find wider support. The council also provides a minimum direct payment of £240 for unpaid carers, with additional assistance varying by individual circumstances.
Readers looking for wider local context can also see this earlier notice for Milton Keynes carers and free support routes linked to the same event.
A meeting point for carers in similar situations
The event is also being framed as a place for carers to meet others who understand the pressures of regular caring. The council estimates there could be 21,000 unpaid carers in MK, including many young carers looking after family members who could not cope without their help.
Those caring responsibilities may be linked to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction. The event is aimed at people who may not yet see themselves as part of a formal support system, as well as those already receiving help.
Councillor Donna Fuller, Cabinet Member for Adults, Health, Community and Housing, said people caring for someone who lives in Milton Keynes would be able to speak directly with local services, meet others in similar situations and find out about the council’s latest support offer.
Refreshments and further support details
Light refreshments will be available throughout the event for guests. The source does not list any additional accessibility arrangements, so attendees who need specific support should check with the council’s carers information route before travelling.
The council says further information on local support for unpaid carers is available through its carers support information pages. The event runs from 11am to 1pm on Wednesday 10 June at Simpson Day Centre, Simpson Road, Milton Keynes, MK6 3AF.
Source: Milton_Keynes Scraper
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