Do you help and support someone in South Tyneside?

We would like the views of people aged 18+ who look after someone unpaid who may be sick, have a physical or learning disability, mental ill health, frailty, or a drug or alcohol problem. This may be a child, partner, parent or other family member, friend or neighbour.

You may be providing care to them on a daily basis or caring from a distance.

Whatever your circumstances we want to hear about the things that are working well for you and the things that aren't, so that we can plan for what you need to help you care well and look after your own physical & emotional health and wellbeing.

The information you give us is anonymous and will only be used for the purpose of developing a new Carers Strategy for South Tyneside.

If you would like further information, advice and support about your caring role, please contact South Tyneside Adult Carers Service (STACS) on 0191 4061531 or South Tyneside Council on 0191 4246000.

We will publish the results of our survey during March on the Council's website at: www.southtyneside.gov.uk. Thank you.

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* 1. Please tell us your age and ethnic group

18-29

30-44

45-54

55-64

65 - 74

75+

White: British

White: Irish

Other White background

Black or Black British

Asian or Asian British

Mixed: White and Black

Mixed: White and Arab/Middle Eastern

Other Mixed background

Chinese

Other Chinese background

Other ethnic group

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* 2. Early recognition and identification of carers can help you access support and improve your health and wellbeing.

Have you been recognised as a carer by any of the following? Please select those that apply to you

GP or other staff at GP Practice

Hospital e.g. consultant, nurse or other health care staff

Mental health services

Social Care staff

Friend/relative/neighbour

Support worker from a charity

My employer

School or other educational establishment

I haven't been recognised by anyone as a carer

Other please specify

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* 3. Do you know about places to turn to for information about support for carers? Please select all those that you are aware of

South Tyneside Council website Carers pages

South Tyneside Council Let's Talk Team

NHS website

My GP or GP Practice

Hospital

South Tyneside Adult Carers Service (STACS)

Mental Health Concern Carers Support Service

Alzheimer's Society

Age Concern (ACTS)

Young Carers Service

Carers UK website

Online national charities

I didn't know about places

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Where do you get your support from to help you in your caring role? This could be your networks and the resources you use or people you lean on. Please select all those that apply to you

Family (over 18)

Children in the family (under 18)

Grand-children

Friends/neighbours

Social Care - support for the person I care for

Social Care - support for me through a Carers Assessment

Other health professional

Support worker

Charity or community organisation

Peer support group

Counsellor

My employer/workplace support

I don't get any support

Other (please specify)

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* 5. If you are employed, do you get any support from your employer to help you manage your work and caring responsibilities?

Yes

Not applicable

If yes, what support do you get?

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* 6. If no, is there any support from your employer that would help you or make a difference? Please select those that you would find helpful

Flexible working options e.g. flexibility around start and finish times

Practical support in the work place e.g. access to a private telephone or use of mobile phone to check on the person you care for or make medical appointments

Access to occupational heath schemes, stress management, counselling etc.

Carers to be recognised in HR policies, e.g. special leave arrangements, flexible working policies

Help with technology e.g. equipment or apps I can install which can allow me to check that the person I care for is safe

Other (please specify)

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* 7. How do you maintain your own health and wellbeing e.g. maintain your physical and emotional resilience? Please select all those that apply to you.

I have a break e.g. a holiday or weekend breaks

I have regular days out

I meet other family members and friends

I go to a support group e.g. peer support group

I go to the gym, an exercise class, etc

I take part in a hobby, activity in the community on a regular basis

I don't maintain my own health and wellbeing

Other (please specify)

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* 8. If you are able to maintain your health and wellbeing, how do you achieve this? Please select those that apply to you

I get help from family and friends

I get help from Social Services through a Carers Assessment

The person I care for has a care and support plan which allows me some time to myself

I pay for care privately

I use a befriending/sitting service provided by a voluntary organisation

Other (please specify)

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* 9. If you are struggling to maintain your own health and wellbeing, what is the reason for this? Please select those that apply to you

I can't leave the person I care for

The person I care for won't accept any other help

I won't accept any help

The support we have in place is not reliable and I don't have peace of mind

I don't get time for a break

It is difficult to plan a break because the needs of the person I care for can fluctuate on a regular basis

I can't afford a break or to take part in activities

I don't have family or friends that I can rely on

I feel isolated and don't know where to get help

My own physical and/or mental health is declining

Other (please specify)

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* 10. What would help you or make a difference to you and your caring situation?
Please select the things that you would likely use, then tell us in the comment box if you have another idea of what would help you. This might be something that we haven't thought about yet.

Technology that can provide the reassurance a carer needs to take a break

Befriending services/buddy schemes to give the carer a break

Short breaks activities e.g. link with other carers, peer support groups, coffee mornings, activities etc.

Community-based support knowing where you can continue your own hobbies and interests

Respitality hospitality and leisure services offer complimentary breaks etc. for carers and a guest

Emergency breaks and breaks at short notice
access to a break in case of emergency or crisis or just wanting to do something spontaneous

Training for Carers e.g. Moving & Handling, Caring with Confidence, Dementia awareness etc.

Employment support for carers e.g. Skills, employment training or returning to work

Training for wider family and friends so that they are confident to take over the caring role

Emotional support for carers to enable them to accept help

Shared Lives Carers share their own homes and family life to give carers a break

Short breaks for the person cared for in residential, nursing care or specialist accommodation that can meet their needs

Support workers or personal assistants to care for the person at home while the carer has a break

What would help me? Please specify

Do you help and support someone in South Tyneside?

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* 1. Please tell us your age and ethnic group

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* 2. Early recognition and identification of carers can help you access support and improve your health and wellbeing.Have you been recognised as a carer by any of the following? Please select those that apply to you

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* 3. Do you know about places to turn to for information about support for carers? Please select all those that you are aware of

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* 4. Where do you get your support from to help you in your caring role? This could be your networks and the resources you use or people you lean on. Please select all those that apply to you

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* 5. If you are employed, do you get any support from your employer to help you manage your work and caring responsibilities?

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* 6. If no, is there any support from your employer that would help you or make a difference? Please select those that you would find helpful

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* 7. How do you maintain your own health and wellbeing e.g. maintain your physical and emotional resilience? Please select all those that apply to you.

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* 8. If you are able to maintain your health and wellbeing, how do you achieve this? Please select those that apply to you

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* 9. If you are struggling to maintain your own health and wellbeing, what is the reason for this? Please select those that apply to you

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* 10. What would help you or make a difference to you and your caring situation?Please select the things that you would likely use, then tell us in the comment box if you have another idea of what would help you. This might be something that we haven't thought about yet.

* 2. Early recognition and identification of carers can help you access support and improve your health and wellbeing.

Have you been recognised as a carer by any of the following? Please select those that apply to you

* 10. What would help you or make a difference to you and your caring situation?
Please select the things that you would likely use, then tell us in the comment box if you have another idea of what would help you. This might be something that we haven't thought about yet.