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Daily Dose of Laughter For Carers

Margaret Powell, Laughter Workshop Trainer Joe Hoare, Peter Powell, Peggy Nethercott from the Carers’ Centre, Kenice Fisher and her mother Olive Banable, Stanley Phelps and his wife, Brigitte.

 

A recent workshop in Timsbury, North East Somerset brought over 60 carers and cared for people together to take the health benefits of laughter seriously!

“The best way to start the day and raise your spirits is with a smile,” said laughter specialist Joe Hoare. “A daily dose of laughing releases powerful, healing endorphins from the brain which lift your mood and can even help kill pain.” 

The laughter training was organised by the Carers’ Centre, which helps provide carers from the area with much-needed breaks away from caring - as well as activities, advice, information and emotional support.

“Many carers experience a life of ill-health, isolation and loneliness,” said Peggy Nethercott from the Centre. “Our services and breaks are free and aim to improve the quality of life for carers in Bath and North East Somerset.”

Kenice Fisher, who cares for her mother, was at the event. “I learnt a lot today, as well as enjoying myself and having a good laugh. I learned that a truly happy person has no cares at all, whereas a cheerful person has cares, but has learned how to deal with them – I like that idea and am aiming to keep smiling and stay cheerful.”

Stanley Phelps, who is cared for by his wife, Brigitte, said, “I’ve realised I don’t laugh enough and that changing my outlook will help me. I’ve not been laughing much lately, but today has really refreshed me – we now need to giggle more about things and not take life so seriously.”

There are over 16,000 carers in Bath and North East Somerset needing support and understanding to maintain their own physical and mental health and wellbeing. The Carers’ Centre is a registered charity and has a range of free services for carers, from activities and breaks away from caring to counselling, advice and emotional support. It also involves carers in helping to influence the development of services in the area. For more information contact the Carers’ Centre on 01761 431388 or visit www.banescarerescentre.org.uk