What We Do
Carers Voice is an independent charity representing Carers in Norfolk and Waveney. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of all Carers in Norfolk and Waveney. Through working together with Carers and services, we make sure that the voice of Carers is heard and listened to, meaning support and services are what Carers want and need.
The ethos of Carers Voice is to work in co-production with Carers on all projects and is central to everything we do. We are an integral part of the co-production process with the Integrated Care System in Norfolk and Waveney and provide guidance on areas of strategic change that will support Carers wellbeing.
Membership
Are you looking after someone? Join Carers Voice for monthly newsletters, involvement opportunities and meeting invites. Read more......
Carer Involvement Meetings
Come along and have your say as a Carer and share feedback about services you have used. Connect with other Carers and gain valuable information about support and activities in your local area. Read more........
Carers Ambassadors
We have a number of wonderful Carers Ambassadors within Carers Voice. Carers Ambassadors have personal lived experience of caring and they recognise the value of Carers being involved in Services. Read more........
All Age Carers Strategy
Carers Voice are working alongside Carers and practitioners across health and social care to co-produce an All Age Carers Strategy. Read more......
Partnership Meetings
Carers Voice host Partnership Meetings quarterly, to bring together Carers, commissioners, senior officers, service providers and elected councillors in a Norfolk & Waveney wide strategic forum. Read more......
Carers Community Network
The Carers’ Community Network has created a bank of organisations, who regularly connect with Carers living in East Norfolk & Waveney, who aim to reduce Carers’ isolation, increase Carers’ opportunities and overcome barriers. Read more.......
Carers Group Grants
Small grants are available to Carers Groups in Norfolk & Waveney. The grant could be used to support anything from hiring a room to buying craft materials. To apply please read more.......
Carers Identity Passport
Unpaid Carers have told us that they wish to be identified as Carers, in a healthcare setting. To support this, Carers Voice have co-produced a Carers Identity Passport, to ensure Carers are recognised and can get the help and support they require. To apply please read more.......
Carers and Employment
Details of short courses aimed at getting Carers back in employment.
Unity Carers
Unity Carers was a project which improved access to health, social and economic opportunities for unpaid Carers and the people they care for within Waveney and East Norfolk. Read more.......