Summary of report content
Healthwatch Wandsworth did a survey containing 7 questions (Appendix A) which 22 respondents completed at 4 community events attended by carers and a focus group discussion (6 carers) using the toolkit (Appendix B) designed by the Department of Health providing qualitative data. The survey asked for information on: information and advice on support services, support with life balance for caring responsibilities and education / employment, involvement in decision making and how valued the carer felt. Findings: • Lack of information available to carers on services or support • Choices available to meet the needs of the carer and the cared for • Lack of addressing the emotional and wellbeing of the carer • Lack of empathy for the variety of backgrounds of the carer and their circumstances • Lack of training opportunities and practical solutions • Ease of access to health and care professionals • Lack of understanding of the knowledge that carers can offer the health and care professionals in dealing with the needs of the cared for • Lack of involvement in the communication, planning and decisions • Identification of the carer • Access to suitable respite when required whether short, medium or long term including under emergency circumstances. Word count: 191Would you like to look at:
Network Impact
Relationships that exist locally, regionally, nationally have benefited from the work undertaken in the report
Implied Impact
Where it is implied that change may occur in the future as a result of Healthwatch work. This can be implied in a provider response, press release or other source. Implied impact can become tangible impact once change has occurred.
Tangible Impact
There is evidence of change that can be directly attributed to Healthwatch work undertaken in the report.