This wall contains pledges of support from organisations, carers, individuals and many more. If you have pledged in the past and want to update your pledge, simply add a new one.
The Carers Centre for Brighton & Hove pledges to raise awareness of issues affecting carers by holding a series of events during the Carers Week this year.
Within the week we want to have new conversations and relationships with businesses, organisations and individuals. Please get in touch.
Jackie - Carer
I will sign the petition to Gavin Williamson and make sure that I remind all of my friends that work in schools to keep an out for, and on, any Young Carers in their schools.
Blatchington Mill School pledges to:
– Support the brilliant young carers in our community through staff training and raising awareness of how to best support young people with caring responsibilities.
– Continue to strengthen our inclusive culture so that young carers are able to discuss the support and flexibility they need.
– Work hard to recognise the many successes of young carers in our school.
To offer flexible appointments that fit around caring responsibilities.
To make sure carers know where to go for advice and information about caring.
To identify carers and proactively offer support with their health and wellbeing. For example, with a health check or free flu jab.
To ensure carers have the information and training to care safely and well.
To improve the lives of registered unpaid carers in Brighton. We will help to spread the word about being Healthy and Connected. To offer support to carers by making it easier to identify them on our new patient registration forms. We pledge dedicated help for young carers
Warmdene Surgery – Brighton
To offer flexible appointments that fit around caring responsibilities.
To make sure carers know where to go for advice and information about caring.
To identify carers and proactively offer support with their health and wellbeing. For example, with a health check or free flu jab.
To ensure carers have the information and training to care safely and well.
Pavilion Doctors Surgery - Brighton
To offer flexible appointments that fit around caring responsibilities.
To make sure carers know where to go for advice and information about caring.
To identify carers and proactively offer support with their health and wellbeing. For example, with a health check or free flu jab.
We pledge to support unpaid carers in the community, and to reach out to hidden ones. To show praise and appreciation for all the hard work they carry out on a daily basis. To share information about how carers can improve and maintain their own health and well-being whilst continuing with their daily roles.
Benfield Valley Healthcare Hub
We will display posters in our waiting room and will display some slides on our display screen outlining information on carers week.
Volunteering Matters
Talk to people who are carers of people with dementia at the Dementia Cafes. Ask if they need support and know where to get it (refer to Carers Hub).
The Avenue Surgery Brighton
We will be promoting Carers Week at The Avenue Surgery and on our Practice website.
Home Instead
To identify and support employees who may be informal carers alongside their formal caring role.
Stanford Medical Centre -
We pledge to offer flexible appointments that fit around caring responsibilities.
To make sure carers know where to go for advice and information about caring.
To identify carers and proactively offer support with their health and wellbeing. For example, with a health check or free flu jab.
To have a designated carers lead within the Practice who can champion carers and their families.
To ensure carers have the information and training to care safely and well.
To offer training to all staff, giving them the resources to help carers through the pathways of care, both medical and community based.
To offer support to carers by making it easier to identify them on our new patient registration forms.
To gather annual feedback from our registered carers so that we may continue to grow and develop.