Carers Voice

Support for carers to get their voices heard, to influence health and social care provision and the services of Carers Support.

We are committed to enabling carers to increase decision-makers' understanding of the issues they face and to influence the development of strategies, policies and procedures affecting carers in Bristol and South Gloucestershire.

The issues that carers face are best understood and addressed when carers, decision-makers and staff share their understanding and work together to find a solution.

Services and support that make sense to those who use them work best. Councils and the NHS must listen and involve carers in policies and services development. 

Get involved

Join our Expert by Experience Panel

Your experience as a carer makes you an expert, and by joining our panel, you can share your views through focus groups, surveys, and polls. We want to hear about the challenges you face, what support works or doesn’t, and what’s missing. Carers supporting adults with conditions like dementia, disabilities, or mental health issues are welcome. You can take part as much or as little as you like, online, in person, or both.

Become a Carer Representative

If you’re passionate about making local changes for carers, have time to regularly attend caring partnership meetings, and occasionally take part in co-production work, this voluntary role is for you! We’ll work with you to ensure you’re treated as an equal partner at the table, providing training in representation and lobbying. You’ll gain valuable knowledge about local policies, how they’re developed, and how to influence them effectively.

Support our campaigns, respond to consultations, participate in research

Give your feedback to local and national consultations on proposed plans, regulations, services and policies that affect carers.

Join us at a Carers Event

We hold two annual events during Carers Week in June and Carers Rights Day in November, as part of Carers UK’s national campaign. These events raise awareness of carers’ rights and challenges, and offer chances to meet decision-makers, connect with other carers, and access helpful information. Details on how to join are shared through our eNewsletter, website, Carers News, and social media.

Some Carers Voice success stories

We are always happy to hear carers’ views

If you want to get your voice heard as a carer but are not sure how, please contact Susy Giullari, our Carers Policy, Engagement and Involvement Lead.

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