Carers Conference

CrossReach, working in partnership with Carers Scotland, is pleased to invite you to attend a free conference on June 10th 2009 for unpaid carers and those who support them.

There will be the opportunity to:

• Listen to others talk about caring
• Find out about the Government’s strategy for Carers, and what it might mean for YOU
• Have access to people, information and resources which will offer help and support
• Meet others in similar situations
• Fill in a confidential questionnaire which will help us provide better support
• Have a good time!

Complete the registration form and submit it online.

Adobe Reader required

Provisional Timetable
09:30-10:00 set up and registration

Welcome

Setting the Scene –CrossReach
Keynote Speaker-Isobel Allen MBE-Carer
An introduction to resources- Carers Scotland
Initial Discussion

Introduction to the big questions (questionnaire)

Coffee

Open café and Workshops

Lunch

Welcome back-CrossReach

Workshops and Information stands, followed by Tea

Plenary and Way Forward

15:15 Conference Closes

Information Stalls- Breathing Space, Princes Royal Trust for Carers, CrossRoads, Kinsfolk Carers, Carers Assessments, and a variety of public and voluntary sector bodies.

Workshops- Carers Scotland, Coping with Stress, Telecare, The Church and its Carers, as well as a number of others which will be just for fun and relaxation