Shropshire
Unless stated otherwise, all Omega events are free to unpaid carers, former carers and the bereaved. Contact Us for bookings and information.
February 21st 2012 - Carers Lunch Club
The White Horse Pub*, 7 Wenlock Road, Shrewsbury SY2 6JJ- Starts 12:15pm
- Free to all unpaid carers, former carers and the bereaved
- Group meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month
- Booking required - Contact Us
* The White Horse is currently being refurbished. If work is not complete by February 21st, we will select a different venue. Those who have already booked will be informed.
February 27th 2012 - Shrewsbury Rainbow Film Festival Special Screening: 'Gen Silent'*
What would you do to survive if you were old, disabled and ill, afraid of discrimination or abuse? Gen Silent is the new LGBT documentary from award-winning director and documentary filmmaker Stu Maddux, that asks six LGBT seniors if they will hide their lives to survive. They put a face on what experts in the film call an epidemic: gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender seniors so afraid of discrimination, or worse, in long-term/health care that many go back into the closet.
And, their surprising decisions are captured through intimate access to their day-to-day lives over the course of a year in Boston, Massachusetts. As we journey through the challenges that these men and women face, we also see reasons for hope as each subject crosses paths with a small but growing group of impassioned professionals trying to wake up the long-term care and healthcare services to their plight.
- The Hive, Belmont Bank, Shrewsbury, SY1 1TE (01743 234 970)
- 2.30pm - followed by Q & A with panel: Contact: 01743 249 888 / info@rainbowfilmfestival.org.uk
Heather Osborne, CEO - Age UK, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin
Debbie Price, Chair - Shropshire Partners in Care
Stephen Chandler, Head of Adult Care & Support, Shrops Council
Karen Kalinowski, Head of Care & Support - Telford & Wrekin Council
Anthony Smith, Opening Doors - Age UK (LGBT Project)
Tickets: Free - Healthcare Students | People who work in Care/Healthcare services - Other tickets £5 - 8pm ALL Tickets: £5 from The Hive - 01743 234 970
*Please note that this event is not organised by Omega
March 8th 2012 - Family Carer Employment and Benefits Event
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