The University has recently established a Network for Parents and Carers aiming to put people in touch with one another, build a list of useful resources and signposts, and generally help promote and support a healthy work-life balance.

The network follows on from the courses provided by CSED, 'New Parents at Work'and ‘Carers at Work’ which look at issues such as:

·         Sources of information

·         Parent and Carer rights and support

·         Practical coping techniques

·         Divided loyalties

·         Flexible working

·         Childcare options for different stages

·         Tips for getting the work-life balance right

·         Sustaining personal energy levels
 

Anyone juggling these concerns is welcome and you do not have to attend the courses first to participate in the network.

Future Meetings, Events and Ways to Participate

Dates, times and locations of meetings in 2009 will appear on this page and will also be circulated via a membership list by the Equality and Diversity Office. If you’d like to be kept informed of future events, or if you'd like to participate in a dedicated on-line discussion group, please register your interest with a short email to: equality@uea.ac.uk

Further information

The link below takes you to an NHS advice page, with information about support available and how to find it if you are caring or thinking of caring for an older relative:

http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Disability/Pages/Olderrelative.aspx

The link below provides a web site with a range of information for people working and caring:

http://www.carersuk.org/Information

and for parents this link will take you to the website of  Lucy Daniels' specialist consultancy   http://www.workingfamilies.org.uk/