Carers' Annual Survey 2017

Carer's Annual Survey 2017

Your Feedback is really important to us as we will use this information to shape our Centre Strategy and the services we provide in the future.

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey!

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* 1. How old are you?

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65-74

75-84

85+

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* 2. How old is the person you care for?

under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65-74

75+

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* 3. On average how many hours per week do you provide care for?

1-19 hours

20-49 hours

50+ hours

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* 4. Please describe the illness/disability of the person you care for

Age Related

Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Behavioural

Terminal Illness

Dementia/Alzheimer's

Drug/Alcohol

Head/Brain Injury

Heart Problems

Learning Disability

Mental Health

Physical Disability

Sensory Disability

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What impact has caring had on your health and wellbeing?

None

Some impact

Significant impact

Critical impact

Please comment:

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* 6. Does your GP know that you are a carer?

Yes - and they offer extra support as a result

Yes - but they don't do anything different as a result

If you answered no, why don't they know?

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* 7. Are you currently in employment/training/education?

I am in full time employment/training/education and
managing my caring responsibilities

I am in part time employment/training/education and managing my caring responsibilities

I am struggling to juggle full time employment/training/education with my caring
responsibilities

I am struggling to juggle part time employment/training/education with my caring
responsibilities

I gave up employment/training/education due to my caring responsibilities

I want to return to employment/training/education

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* 8. From the following nine statements, please rank in order of priority your main concerns for
the future?

Access to breaks from caring

Deterioration in my mental health

Deterioration in my physical health

Finances

Impact of caring on my family

Reduction in the practical support for the person I care for

Sustaining Employment / Training / Education

The health of the person I care for

The sustainability of my caring role

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* 9. When did you last contact the Carers' Centre for support?

Less than 1 month

2-5 months

6-12 months

1 year +

Never

I didn't know the centre existed

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* 10. If you have had contact with the Centre, did the support we provided meet your needs?

Yes - my needs were fully met

Yes - my needs were partially met

No - my needs were not met

Not applicable - I have not had contact with the centre

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* 11. Please feel free to comment on the support you received from the Carers' Centre

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* 12. The centre provides the following services and support. As a carer what support do you want us to provide in the future? You can tick as many or as few as you wish.

Advocacy - support to have your voice heard e.g. in a care team meeting

Benefits Advice

Carer's Assessment

Consultation Events

Coping Strategies

Counselling

Information and Advice

One to One Emotional Support

Peer Support Groups

Relaxation & Mindfullness Sessions

Social Activities

Support in/into Employment / Training / Education

Support During a Crisis

Training for Carers e.g. Caring with Confidence

Mental Health Specialist Worker

Newsletter

Training for Professionals e.g. Carer Awareness

Website

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* 13. Is there any other support we could provide which would help you in your caring role?

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* 14. From the following nine statements, please rank in order of priority what would make the
most difference to your health & wellbeing?

Feeling recognised and valued as a carer by professionals

Good quality care services for the person I care for

Identification as a carer at an early stage of my caring role

Improved finances

Maintaining employment / training / education

Returning to employment / training / education

Regular breaks from caring

Support to maintain my physical wellbeing

Support to maintain my emotional wellbeing

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* 1. How old are you?

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* 2. How old is the person you care for?

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* 3. On average how many hours per week do you provide care for?

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* 4. Please describe the illness/disability of the person you care for

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* 5. What impact has caring had on your health and wellbeing?

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* 6. Does your GP know that you are a carer?

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* 7. Are you currently in employment/training/education?

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* 8. From the following nine statements, please rank in order of priority your main concerns for the future?

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* 9. When did you last contact the Carers' Centre for support?

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* 10. If you have had contact with the Centre, did the support we provided meet your needs?

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* 11. Please feel free to comment on the support you received from the Carers' Centre

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* 12. The centre provides the following services and support. As a carer what support do you want us to provide in the future? You can tick as many or as few as you wish.

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* 13. Is there any other support we could provide which would help you in your caring role?

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* 14. From the following nine statements, please rank in order of priority what would make the most difference to your health & wellbeing?

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* 15. Are there any other comments you wish to make?

* 8. From the following nine statements, please rank in order of priority your main concerns for
the future?

* 14. From the following nine statements, please rank in order of priority what would make the
most difference to your health & wellbeing?