A West Yorkshire partnership is hosting focus groups to speak with unpaid carers, across West Yorkshire. The partnership includes Bradford Council, Calderdale Council, Kirklees Council, Leeds City Council, Wakefield Council, Forum Central and five carer organisations. We know that unpaid carers play a vital role in supporting loved ones—but caring without rest can take a toll. That’s why we’re seeking your ideas to help design a pre-bookable respite service that truly works for you.
Who can take part?
You can take part if you are an adult (18+ years) and provide unpaid care to anyone over the age of 18 years. This could be providing unpaid care to a friend, family member, or neighbour. You might not identify as a carer of another adult, but we want to hear from you.
What’s it about?
We want to know what kind of respite would help, when you need it and how it should work for your lifestyle. This can include:
- Your wants and needs
- Challenges
- Creative ideas for the future
Why should you take part?
Your voice matters in shaping services, so they work better for you and the person you support. Nobody understands caring like you do. Your insights will guide the creation of a service that gives carers the freedom to recharge, without guilt or guesswork.
Your feedback will be anonymous and used to improve our services.
When and where?
- Date: Thursday 28th August
- Time: 1:30pm – 2:30pm
- Location: Carers’ Resource, Unit 15, Park View Court, St Paul’s Road, Shipley, BD18 3DZ
Booking for this session is essential, to take part please contact Julie Peacock on 01274 449660 or by email on jpeacock@carersresource.org to register your place. Refreshments will be provided, and carers will receive a small thank-you for their time.
To find out more information please contact: sheri.gordon@forumcentral.org.uk or call 0113 242 1321
