Focus Forum: Supporting Carers in Wiltshire (Carers Together)

This Focus Forum is aimed at front-line staff and volunteers working with clients that have caring responsibilities and clients who are the recipients of care.

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Facilitator(s)

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Welcome and Introductions

Benedict van der Linde, Wiltshire Money Partnerships Manager, Wiltshire Money

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Facilitated Discussion (suggested topics):

• How does Carers Together in Wiltshire work and what support do we provide?
• What is involved in a ‘Carer’s Assessment’?
• What are carer’s most common needs and how can they be supported?
• How does your organisation identify carers and what support provision do you have in place?
• What resources would help your organisation to work more effectively with carers?

Kirsten Kerr, Operations Manager, Age UK Wiltshire and Age UK Southampton

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