Carers SupportJan 17 Question Title * 1. What type of support are you interested in receiving from VAS Carers service ? Quarterly Newsletter Monthly What's on for Carers Support Group Training Short Break Website Advice about benefits, money etc. One to one appointment Signposting to other services Other (please specify) Question Title * 2. Would you be interested in any of the following through the Virtual Carers Website (www.shetlandcarers.org) ? Live Chat Podcast eg. a presentation that can be downloaded Question and Answer session Online discussion forum I do not use the internet Any other items that you would fine useful on the website? Question Title * 3. Would sessions in any of the following areas be of interest to you ? Looking after your well being eg. Managing Stress, mindfulness, intro to exercise, sleep Practical Advice eg. Direct Payments, Power of Attorney, Medication training, Moving and Assisting Training, Benefits, Basic First Aid Condition Specific eg. Dementia awareness, Autism awareness Mental Health eg. Signs and symptoms - early warnings, Young People's mental health and wellbeing, ASIST, Suicide awareness, IT eg learning how to use Virtual Carers Centre and Carers facebook Skills training eg. Employment planning, Managing behaviour, Assertiveness, Please let us know of any other information that would benefit you in your caring role Question Title * 4. How would you like to access Carers support from VAS ? Meet other carers as a group Chat on line Chat over the phone with a few people Online Question and Answers Skype One to one support Question Title * 5. If you would like to meet as a group what would you be looking for ? eg. socialising, craft activities, somewhere to go with cared for person, training together. Please feel free to add your own ideas Question Title * 6. When would be a convenient time to meet ? Weekday Morning Weekday Afternoon Weekday Evening Weekend Please provide any preferred day and time (please specify) Question Title * 7. Where would you be willing to meet ? In Lerwick In my area (please specify) Question Title * 8. What kind of event would you attend during Carers Week in June? Information Session by service providers to help you in your caring role Workshops with service providers about future service development Time out from caring - a fun activity eg. watching a film, bowling, swimming Time out from caring - a relaxing activity eg. Indian Head Massage Time out from caring - a pampering session eg. manicure Full day event with lunch provided Please share any other ideas Question Title * 9. Would you be interested in being part of our Carers Forum. This is a group where we can discuss issues affecting carers, such as local policy and practice. The group meets irregularly, perhaps quarterly. Yes No Question Title * 10. Please state your name and contact details (optional) Name Address Tel number Email Relationship to care recipient Reason for requiring care Can we add you to our database ? Done