Are you a Carer?
Are you 16 or over?
Do you care for a family member or friend?
Would you like to get involved in shaping the carer support services offered in Norfolk? If so, we'd like to hear from you.
In September, we are arranging a number ofengagement events around the county.
We would like your thoughts and suggestions about the information, advice and practical support that you need as a carer and how we can make it easier to find out about and access these services so why not come along and share your ideas.
There are 5morning workshops (choose your workshop on the booking form)
East Norfolk / 11th September 2012 / 10:30am – 12:30pmNorwich / 13th September 2012 / 10:30am – 12:30pm
North Norfolk / 14th September 2012 / 10:30am – 12:30pm
West Norfolk / 17th September 2012 / 10:30am – 12:30pm
South Norfolk / 20th September 2012 / 10:30am – 12:30pm
There are also 6 “drop in” events where you can come along to give your views in a more informal setting. No need to book to come along to one of these.
Please note that these workshops are intended for unpaid carers. We cannot accept applications from paid care workers or representatives of care organisations
If you would like to come along to a workshop,please complete the attached booking form. You must be prepared to give your thoughts. Applying couldn’t be easier. You can do this by e-mail, phone or post.
“Drop in” Sessions
If you can’t come to a workshop, why not drop in for coffee and a chat and give your thoughts informally.
Afternoons from 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Date / Venue / Time11th September 2012 / Cobham & Litchfield Health & Resource Centre, Pasteur Road
Gt. Yarmouth NR31 0DW / 1:30pm – 3:30pm
13th September 2012 / Archive Centre, County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich NR1 2DQ / 1:30pm – 3:30pm
14th September 2012 / Jubilee Room, North Walsham Community Centre, New Road, North Walsham NR28 9DE / 1:30pm – 3:30pm
17th September 2012 / Professional Development Centre, Kilham’s Way Kings Lynn. PE30 2HU / 1:30pm – 3:30pm
20th September 2012 / The Costessey Centre, Longwater Lane, Old Costessey Norwich NR8 5AH / 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Evening Session
21st September / Memorial Hall, Norwich Road,
East Dereham NR19 2AD / 6pm – 8pm
Carers Engagement - Workshop Booking Form
Your name: …………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Are you: (please tick all that apply)
☐-a carer of a relative, partner or friend who is an older person
☐- a carer of arelative, partner or friend who is ill or disabled
☐- a carer of a relative, partner or friend who has mental health problems
☐- a carer of arelative, partner or friend who has substance misuse problems
☐- a carer of arelative, partner or friend who has a learning difficulty or disability
☐- a young carer
☐- a parent carer
Your Address______
Incl. postcode:
______
______
______
Tel: No: ______
E-mail: ______
Please tell us which workshop you would like to attend.
You don’t have to attend the one nearest to where you live.
Date / Venue / Time / Please11th September 2012 / Cobham & Litchfield Health & Resource Centre,
Gt. Yarmouth / 10:30 – 12:30
13th September 2012 / Archive Centre, County Hall, Norwich / 10:30 – 12:30
14th September 2012 / Community Centre, N. Walsham / 10:30 – 12:30
17th September 2012 / Professional Development Centre, Kings Lynn / 10:30 – 12:30
20th September 2012 / Costessey Centre, Longwater Lane, Old Costessey / 10:30 – 12:30
Please return the booking form
By e-mail to: or Telephone: 01603 257141 or 257027
By Post to: Veronica Mitchell, CHSC Commissioners, Lakeside 400, Old Chapel Way,
Broadland Business Park Norwich, NR7 0WG