Carers involved in research
2006 Conference
"I had to give up work to care, this makes me feel l have something to offer, it keeps my brain active"
This initiative, the first in Northumberland, has not paid lip-service to carer involvement but has changed the relationship between the statutory organisation and the people it supports for the better in the spirit of real involvement. We will happily exchange ideas and tips on how this project developed. How these carers hope to cascade their new skills to the public and how the staff hope to show other professionals real involvement of people in research
Authors
Haining ~ Shona
Research and Development Facilitator, Northumberland Care TrustlnbrShona Haining is the Research and Development Facilitator for Northumberland Care Trust. She has provided carers with basic research skills training to become researchers and supported and trained them throughout the journey
View all articles by this authorHook ~ Cari
Caril Hook, Angela De Travernent, Bob Mortimer and Bill Dack are all volunteer carers or former carers in Northumberland. They have all been active over the years in consultations about the development of services and the Northumberland Carers Strategy
View all articles by this authorO'Brien ~ Michele
Michele O'Brien is the Carers Officer for Northumberland Care Trust whose aims are to actively involve and support carers in many aspects of the service.
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