To support health and social care professionals in their role to work effectively and co-productively with unpaid carers, the Carer Aware project has developed resources to support this work.
These resources are aimed at those who are developing their skills and a reminder to those who work in the field on what needs to be considered to support a meaningful relationship between professionals and unpaid carers. The resources have been developed alongside Welsh NHS Confederation, BASW and Social Care Wales.
Who is an unpaid carer?
Our video discusses who is an unpaid carer and how to identify them in your professional role.
Good Practice Principles for Social Workers
The relationship between social workers and unpaid carers is key for the care of vulnerable people and the carers themselves
Having conversations with carers
This video series talks to professionals and carers about what it is like to talk one another and what can be done to make the conversation easier.
Involve carers in hospital discharge
Find out how best to involve carers in the discharge of patients from the hospital with our good practice principles.
Resources for pharmacies
Pharmacists and pharmacy staff are in a unique position to identify carers. At the heart of communities and often developing supportive relationships with regular customers.
Research from the project
Throughout the Carer Aware project, we have collected research from our findings and through desk-based research.
Tips for getting the most out of your relationship with your social worker
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Want to support carers to work alongside you more effectively? Download and look at our guide for carers on 'Tips for getting the most out of your relationship with your social worker'
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