Carers' coffee morning

I really enjoyed meeting with everyone and hearing more about the issues that concern carers in Brighton and Hove.

One matter that was raised – and which I’ll be following up – was the way in which carers get signposted to the Carers Centre, which provides such excellent support and information.

Some, but not all, GPs are signposting people to the centre, and I’ll be liaising with the local Clinical Commissioning Group to ensure that signposting takes place in a more coherent way, so that it’s happening from surgeries right across the city.

I’m looking forward to meeting with carers again later this month at the Carers Challenge Big Event - Wednesday the 21st at Brighthelm Church and Community Centre.

This will be an excellent opportunity to help raise the profile of carers and to meet people from the local authority and the NHS.

Places are limited and need to be booked: if you’re interested in finding out more see http://www.thecarerscentre.org/resources/adult-carers/whats-on-calendar/  or call the Carers Centre on 01273 746222.

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