I have been asked to help set up & run a new regular carers drop in session. It will be once a month. I will be there with a paid worker who will be available for advice, signposting etc etc.
People on these boards have expressed both positive & negative opinions of various groups they have attended so I wanted to ask you all for your opinions.
What is a good Carer's Drop In. What would you want from it?
The initial idea is to provide help & advice both immediate & ongoing as required. We will allso be seeing if we could courage a support group to develop where people come to let off steam & not just information or help though that would always be available.
Any thoughts about what you feel could be included to make it a supportive group for local carers would be much appreciated. Any "definitely don't do" s will also be welcome.
People on these boards have expressed both positive & negative opinions of various groups they have attended so I wanted to ask you all for your opinions.
What is a good Carer's Drop In. What would you want from it?
The initial idea is to provide help & advice both immediate & ongoing as required. We will allso be seeing if we could courage a support group to develop where people come to let off steam & not just information or help though that would always be available.
Any thoughts about what you feel could be included to make it a supportive group for local carers would be much appreciated. Any "definitely don't do" s will also be welcome.