www.wiltshire.gov.uk
Advocacy for Carers - consultation
Having Your Say
The Department of Community Services and the Primary Care Trusts together with the voluntary organisations in Wiltshire which support carers are working together to find out how carers and the people for whom they care can be better supported.
The Wiltshire Carer Policy and Strategy recognises the importance of listening to carers both in planning for individual needs and in planning for services.
We also know that because of caring commitments, many carers find it difficult to attend meetings.
Carers Voice
Carers Voice is a panel of up to 500 carers who regularly give their views on a wide range of issues which affect carers.
Carers Voice is for people who combine caring with paid employment, those who care for someone a few hours a week and those who care for someone all day and every day.
The panel includes men and women of all ethnic backgrounds aged 18 and upwards. It includes carers of adults and children with physical and learning disabilities and people with mental health needs.
As a panel member there are five ways in which you can be involved. It is for you to decide which ways suit you and how often you take part.
- Questionnaires, taking about 10 minutes to complete, are sent with prepaid envelope twice a year.
- Discussion groups of about 10 people may be arranged to discuss specific issues.
- Meetings to plan and develop services need to listen to carers' views.
- Telephone survey to ask your views about specific issues.
- Readers panel, commenting on draft policy ideas or publicity material.
Carers who take part receive:
- A newsletter about the result of surveys and what action has been taken.
- Travel expenses and funding to arrange care cover for those attending meetings and discussion groups.
To take part, or ask further questions:
Telephone Carers Voice on 01225 713186/713129, or
Write to:
Carers Voice
Corporate Research Centre
Development Services
Wiltshire County Council
County Hall
Bythesea Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8JN
Contact Details
By Post
Social Care Help Desk
Wiltshire County Council
Department of Community Services
(Adult Social Care Services)
County Hall
Trowbridge
BA14 8LE
By Email
socialcarehelpdesk@wiltshire.gov.uk
By Telephone
01225 713001
By Fax
01225 713355
Opening Hours
Monday to Thursday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Friday 9.00am - 4.00pm
