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There are around seven million carers in the UK, of whom 4.27 million are of working age. Nearly one in eight workers is a carer.I work in:I work with:Location:
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It takes strong commitment from board members, senior managers from health & social care, advocacy groups, voluntary groups and carers to fully involve carers - it’s not the easy option.Outcomes:I work in:Location:
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Carer involvement and participation means carers being fully involved in service design, delivery and review – not simply relying on consultation. It places carers in a much more active role and should be based on power sharing.Outcomes:I work in:Location:
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The Carers Hub site is an initiative from Carers Trust to inform the commissioning and development of personalised services for and with carers by providing a central point for information sharing.Outcomes:I work in:Location:
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Examples of how carers might like to get involved in working with professionals.Outcomes:I work in:Location:
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People performing a role usually best understand it. Talking to carers can often give you information about the services you provide that you could not get in any other way.Outcomes:I work in:Location:
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Involving carers is not just about consultation, and it is not about one way of doing things. Use a wide ranging approach so that carers can pick who they engage with to maximise the participation of a wide range of individuals.Outcomes:I work in:Location:
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Carers involved in planning or training will appreciate having the chance to share their experiences with other carers or professionals involved with carers support. This can also help individual carers to have a less personal and more representative approach.Outcomes:I work in:Location:
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Network Partners, carers’ organisations and mental health service providers can now promote the Triangle of Care to carers, professionals and service users with these specially designed leaflets and posters.Area of Care:I work in:Location:
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Young carers from some groups and communities may have particular needs and experience specific barriers to accessing and engaging with support.I work in:I work with:Location: