Amplify Your Voice
Carers In Bedfordshire
Amplify Your Voice
Our aim is that carers are heard and help shape a system that works better for them and the person they care for.
We give carers a platform to share their experience and influence how services are designed and provided
- We send consultation and participation opportunities to our Carer Voice members
- We publish Carer stories to shine a light on lived experiences
- Our Carer Panel is an advisory group to the trustees
- Our Podcast gives indepth insight into the challenges and issues facing carers
Carers Voice
Speaking up as a carer can be tough, yet your voice holds significant power. Historically, carers speaking out has led to real change – that’s how we’ve got our carer rights in the first place.
Carers Voice offers you a platform to influence and improve the support system for yourself and those you care for. You can participate at your own pace.
Carer Stories
Many don’t identify as carers, viewing it as simply helping loved ones manage illness or disability. This section highlights the diverse realities of caregiving by featuring the personal stories, both positive and difficult, from adult carers, the extraordinary responsibilities faced by young carers, and the unique journeys of parent carers supporting children with additional needs.
Carers Panel
The Carers Panel ensures trustees hear diverse carer voices when making charity decisions. Members with varied experiences challenge our assumptions, acting in the charity’s best interest. This advisory forum is a formal part of our governance, guaranteeing carer perspectives directly shape our strategic direction. If you’re a carer, express your interest in joining and influencing our work.
Carers In Bedfordshire
Who really cares? Podcast
Unpaid carers save the government £162 billion a year, but this often comes at a cost to their own financial, physical and mental wellbeing.
We interview carers and staff and explore some of the issues facing carers as they navigate the pitfalls of caring and the complicated benefit system and healthcare systems all the while trying to look all their own health and wellbeing.
Register With Us
By registering with us as a carer you will get access to a whole range of services, including advice, information, access to our groups, events and carers grants.
Need To Talk To Someone?
You can book a call with one of our support workers and talk to them about any of your concerns.
