Carers Voice - Carers In Bedfordshire

Carer Voice

You are an expert. Your experiences as an unpaid carer – good and bad – are very valuable. Your views can bring about positive change for the community of carers across Bedfordshire and beyond.

Carers In Bedfordshire

Speaking Up For Change

We know it can be hard to speak up as a carer – there are a host of barriers to overcome and you might think, who is listening anyway? We applaud those carers who already speak up and speak out – carers have won rights and recognition for us all as a result of their hard work in the past.

We can’t stop now. Your voice matters.

Carers Voice is a way that carers are heard and help shape a system that works better for them and the people they care for.

You can do as much or as little as you are able.

Carers Voice Bedfordshire

Carer Voice Bulletin

Every couple of months, we will bring you opportunities to have your say as a carer. It may be a survey to fill in, a focus group or an item to read. It’s up to you how involved – or not – you get.

Carers Voice Bedfordshire

Carer Voice Guide

We know it can be hard to speak up, but your voice matters.

Read our quick guide to get ideas from other carers and find out how we can help you amplify your voice

What Carer Voice Members Say

"There are many voices - we are not one block that thinks the same."

"We have views on a range of topics, not just health and social care".

"Our lived experience and views fluctuate depending on what is happening for our family member."

"Our professional skills and community perspectives are as valuable as our carer lived experience".

"We may have more experience and innovative thinking than those making decisions about services."

"The carers voice is valuable evidence, both quantitive and qualitative - it should not be taken lightly, collected as a token exercise, or sought only to rubber stamp something that has already been decided."

"Our stories can have an emotional impact and be a motivator for change".

"Help us to knock on the right doors and to speak up with a unified voice".

"We're willing to work with those who want to listen and can make real change happen".

"We'll use all avenues including the media to reach as many people as possible including those who do not care".

"Speaking up can be frustrating and take a toll but it can also be empowering".

"We're here to share positives and to offer solutions".

"We know change won't happen overnight - we keep going and we keep each other going"

Examples to Inspire

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.