Support for unpaid Carers across the County, providing Health and Wellbeing Groups and Activities as well as access to Statutory Carer Assessment. In addition, Provision of support for working Carers, Volunteering and Benefits Advice and support.
This is good for wellbeing because
- Peer to peer support groups provides lived experience alongside statutory support to ensure the right support is provided in a timely manner.
- Carer Isolation is in itself is has a negative impact on wellbeing.
- Strength based support alongside statutory entitlements need to be promoted more.
If we don't support carers we are at risk of creating more patients.