Music and art helps capture experiences of unpaid carers
People providing a caring role for family and friends are being asked for feedback to help shape services for unpaid carers in the future.
People providing a caring role for family and friends are being asked for feedback to help shape services for unpaid carers in the future.
Wiltshire Council is asking people to share their thoughts on the draft All Ages Carers Strategy 2023 - 2028.
To help gather a range of thoughts and experiences there is also a number of events planned with music, dance and art being used to encourage unpaid carers to share the positives and challenges of caring for someone.
The creative sessions are organised by Rosetta Life, an arts in health innovation charity which Wiltshire has commissioned. A number of sessions have already taken place but people are encourage to join a session on Monday 16 October 10:30 - 12:30 at The Angel Hotel, 27 High Street. Royal Wootton Bassett SN4 7AQ. People can join in by completing this form https://forms.gle/kHstpCAGuoTUvry97 (opens new window)
The draft strategy can be viewed on the Carers Support Wiltshire website at https://carersupportwiltshire.co.uk/app/uploads/2023/09/Carer-Friendly-Wiltshire-4.pdf (opens new window). People are being asked to review and share their thoughts by emailing Georgia.Tanner@wiltshire.gov.uk (opens new window).
The carers' consultation closes on 1 December.
Cllr Jane Davies, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care said: We recognise the immense sacrifice and dedication of our unpaid carers. What we want to understand better is what daily life is like for them and what support would make a difference. Music and the arts can be a great channel for expressing truths and feelings which may be difficult to convey in other ways. We're very grateful for the feedback we've already received which has helped shape this draft strategy. We now look forward to receiving more and acting on the information provided so please, if you are an unpaid carer, get in touch and let us know your thoughts.