Focus Forum: Supporting Carers in Wiltshire (Carers Together)

Focus Forum Details:

Date	Tuesday, 1st of October 2024
Time	1100 - 1200
Maximum number of participants	30
Who is this for?	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.

#	Item	Facilitator(s)
1	Welcome and Introductions	Benedict van der Linde, Wiltshire Money Partnerships Manager, Wiltshire Money
2	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
3	Focus Forum close	Benedict van der Linde, Wiltshire Money Partnerships Manager, Wiltshire Money