Carers' forum - we care about how your needs are met in the future

News - 23 February 2021

Are you an unpaid parent carer in North Somerset? Take part in our Forum on Thursday (February 25th) morning or next Thursday (March 4th) evening over Zoom. We need your views so we know about the support and help you might need in the future.
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Parent carer focus groups will be held with Parent Carers Working together and Healthwatch on:-

Thursday 25th Feb 10am -11:30am 

Thursday 4th March 7pm - 8:30pm

We are working with the council and other local partners, such as the Carers Support Alliance, Alzheimer’s Society, Parent Carers Working Together and carers, to develop a new Carers Strategy. This is a plan for improving support for unpaid carers over the next four years. It will be built around what carers say matters to them.

Healthwatch North Somerset is here to listen to what you like about services and what you think could be improved. We champion what matters to you and work with others to find ideas that work. We also encourage those in charge of local care to involve you when changes are being planned to services. We are independent and committed to making the biggest difference to you.

Interviews by phone are available for those who prefer this to joining a group.

To book a place at an online focus group Email: Jill@healthwatchbristol.co.uk

To book a phone interview please contact:  Jill on 07394 042643.

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