Families and carers

A carer is anyone who cares for a family member or friend who, due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction, cannot cope without their support. The care they provide is unpaid.

Getting Involved

Why get involved?

• To use personal experiences of healthcare to help improve quality
• To give opinions in a measured way
• To use skills to improve healthcare services
• Used lived experiences to empower others and educate staff
• Have a keen interest in bringing about service improvement and being eager to make a difference

What can I get involved in?

• Interviewing potential new staff members
• Presenting your carers journey to help the trust learn from your experiences
• Reviewing and developing essential information such as leaflets, posters, websites and films to ensure they are inclusive of carers needs
• Being part of a steering group or project meeting to ensure the carers voice is part of the decision making
• Participating in a focus group to give views on a specific topic