What we've achieved
"Carers tell us that being seen and listened to can make a huge difference."
Many carers don't see themselves as carers, but rather as individuals assisting someone they care about and sometimes living with those they support.
Often, their caring role is unknown to family and friends, who might not realise the support they need. To address this, we have expanded our digital outreach to the broader community to raise awareness about unpaid carers and how their loved ones and friends can provide support.
We have continued to work closely with carers, professionals and community partners (including the BSW Integrated Care Board, and Community Wellbeing Hub) to raise awareness, give carers a voice and help identify carers early in their caring journey. Building a carer friendly community in Bath and North East Somerset is of upmost importance.
Together we are shaping systems and processes to recognise and support carers. We are aiding in the development of a new digital referral system called 'Riviam' for post hospital care transitions. We have also continued to provide carer awareness training to social work students at Bath University.
