Shrewsbury-based charity wins more support for expansion

This investment which builds upon previous funding successes will enable the Charity to expand the thriving Omega Network of carer support groups. Fresh activity is planned for Telford, Mid Wales, Solihull, Wolverhampton and Greater Merseyside.

Unpaid family care-givers including those looking after someone with long-term or life-limiting conditions keep in regular contact by attending lively Network groups in order to share skills and important information. Many carers also benefit from dynamic Caring with Confidence group support sessions run regularly by the Charity.

Omega employs a national team of highly skilled facilitators who encourage groups of carers to take better care of themselves and help them create personal action plans which identify priorities and guide carers to overcome difficulties.

Omega Development Director Tom Memery said he was “delighted to be able to implement the next stage of the Charity’s plan to expand the Omega Network. Omega is keen to build a long-term relationship with even more talented carers in each of the areas we are already involved in”.

Mrs Joan Turton a Shropshire-based care-giver said: “Omega has been really helpful to me since the day I attended my first Caring with Confidence group session back in 2009. I know how useful it is to keep in touch with other carers. Getting together makes life a little easier”.

Omega is currently recruiting volunteers, and is about to launch a campaign to find new Trustees. If you feel you have something to contribute and have the skills needed to serve the Charity as a Trustee, or provide voluntary help to deliver services, raise additional funds or provide administrative support, please get in touch.

Contact Tom Memery for an informal discussion; telephone 0845 259 3163 (local rate) or send an email with your questions to thomas@omega.uk.net.