top of page

Join the conversation

Being a Carer is often a steep learning curve.

 

We navigate a whole range of challenges: accessing services, being recognised, gaining respite, managing day to day finances.... 

All of these hurdles; those you flew over and those you fell at, the good aspects and the flaws and problems associated with caring, have given you the knowledge to help shape services and the experiences of Carers.​

From consultations to forums, this space is where you'll find current opportunities to get involved and have your voice heard.

Laptop Typing on Bed

Can you help to put Carers on the map?
Join the Conversation!

We’ve teamed up with Sutton Council, the NHS, schools and other community partners to make Sutton a better place for Carers.

 

Together, we’re working with Carers to develop a Carers Strategy for Sutton. The Carers Strategy will bring people together to look at what’s working locally, what can be improved, and what’s missing.

 

We want to hear from unpaid carers of all ages, so if you’re supporting a friend or family member of any age who is disabled, has a physical or mental illness, a substance misuse issue or long-term condition, or perhaps who needs extra help as they grow older, we want to hear from you.

 

We have been doing a lot of preparation work to review what you have told us in the past, and to find out what Carers are saying nationally - but what is it like to care in Sutton at the moment?  What is important to you?

Please share your views to shape Carer support in Sutton.

Get involved!

  • Please complete the Council’s Carers Survey to tell us about your experience as a Carer.  Full details are on the Council's Citizen Space website.

  • Take part in a listening session or focus group discussion.  Email jointheconversation@suttoncarerscentre.org to register your interest.

  • Come to Sutton’s first Carers Conference on 27th September (find out more here)

Strategies

There are a number of other Strategies in development at the moment, ones that affect Carers in Sutton. These include a new Dementia Strategy, an End of Life Care Strategy, and a Mental Health Strategy amongst others.

There also will be opportunities for Carers to take on leadership roles as part of this consultation activity. These will mainly be volunteer roles, with some small ‘reward and recognition’ vouchers given as a treat, to say thank you. There also may be opportunities for some paid, sessional work with Sutton Carers Centre to help with the consultation.

 

For more information email: jointheconversation@suttoncarerscentre.org

Fancy a leadership role?

There also will be opportunities for Carers to take on leadership roles as part of this consultation activity.

 

These will mainly be volunteer roles, with some small ‘reward and recognition’ vouchers given as a treat, to say thank you. There also may be opportunities for some paid, sessional work with Sutton Carers Centre to help with the consultation.

 

Please let us know if you would like to hear more by email: jointheconversation@suttoncarerscentre.org

Carers Strategy

Sutton Council is asking for views on changes it could make to how people pay for adult social care. Proposed changes to the adult social care charging policy would mean that some people could pay more for their care and support, but the Council would have more money to support people who need care and are unable to pay for it.

 

The Council is writing directly to people who it thinks would be affected to understand what the impacts could be and what would help. All residents are invited to attend engagement events and complete an online or printed survey. Printed copies of the survey and easy read versions will be available at the Sutton Carers Centre and Civic Offices from the start of August.

Current opportunities:

LBS Citizens Space

This LBS page lists all current and past surveys and consultations.

Visit Citizens Space

Survey for professionals supporting residents with Dementia in Sutton

Help shape Dementia Strategy in the London Borough of Sutton.

This survey is aimed at professionals who provide services for residents with dementia and/or their Carers.

The survey should take no more than 5 minutes to complete.

The information you provide will be used to support the co-production of a new Joint Dementia Strategy. If you wish you do not need to add any personal information and your responses will be anonymous.

Closed Sep 30 2024

CAMHS feedback

SWLSTG Mental Health NHS Trust is reviewing how to improve the experience for children and young people that are referred for a neurodevelopmental assessment (Autism and/or ADHD).

Book for November 12th & 14th sessions

Charging Policy consultation

The Council provides social care services to more than 2,000 adults of all ages with learning disabilities, physical disabilities or illnesses and mental illnesses in Sutton. This helps people to be safe, independent and live the lives that they want to.

Closed Oct 27 2024

Your Experience of Adult Social Care

Please take 5 minutes to answer some questions about your experience of Adult Social Care services in Sutton. Your answers will be used to improve services. If you need help to complete this form, please let us know and we will be happy to help.

Closes Feb 28 2025

Carers Strategy Consultation

The Carers Strategy will bring together local support for unpaid carers and we need your input. Please share your experiences and shape Sutton’s Carers Strategy by completing this survey. It should take about 10-15 minutes to complete. Look out for feedback updates.

Last day Oct 31 2024

Join the conversation!

Join the Convo opportunities
bottom of page