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The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) Carers Support Team hosted Carers Carol Services across the Western Trust area this month to say a huge thank you to our unpaid carers for their unwavering care and support to their loved ones throughout the year.
Over 200 unpaid carers were able to take a few hours out of their caring roles to connect with other carers and take part in the annual Carers Carol Services which was kindly supported by the local clergy and school choirs.
Geraldine McLaughlin, Western Trust Carers Coordinator said: “For many informal carers who not get the chance to attend their local place of worship on a regular basis due to the demands of their caring role this is a wonderful opportunity for them to connect with others and enjoy the carols in a fun and relaxed setting.
“The events concluded with a delicious Christmas lunch at the Silverbirch Hotel, Omagh and White Horse Hotel, Derry.
Geraldine added: “Unfortunately with the severe weather warning associated with Storm Brahms last week and the increase in winter illness in the local community a decision was made to postpone our Fermanagh carers event. A new date will be arranged for early in the New Year.”
Geraldine concluded: “I would like to take this opportunity to wish all our carers a very Happy Christmas and Peaceful New Year. If you are an informal (unpaid) carer and wish to register for events held throughout the year please you contact the Carers Support Team on (028) 6634 4217 or (028) 7135 5023 for more information. Thank you.”
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