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Event Brings Carers Together

Left to right: carers Robert Whiting, Layla Miah and Liz Hayward with Sonia Hutchison, Chief Executive of the Carers’ Centre. 

A major event bringing together more than 60 carers from across Bath and North East Somerset has been held at Saltford Golf Club by the area’s Carers’ Centre. This diverse group of local people was brought together by the Centre with one aim – to ensure their voices are heard when support services are being developed for the forthcoming year.

“Listening to carers is the very best way of making sure they get the services they really need,” explained Sonia Hutchison, Carers’ Centre Chief Executive. 

“This event has brought together all kinds of carers, all of whom give their time freely to care for another person who is ill, frail, disabled or in need. Some of our carers have learning difficulties or are disabled themselves and we are able to provide extra help and support to make sure their needs are taken into account too.”

Feedback from all the carers at the event will be used to influence the commissioning of services for 2011 from providers such as Bath and North East Somerset Council and the NHS.

“We have had a fantastic response from local carers who want to get involved.” said Sonia. “This event has given a loud voice to carers, as well as created the opportunity for carers to join exciting new forums, get help with employment, meet new people and take a break from their caring role.”