This week is national Carers Week. This focuses on the theme, “Carers can’t afford to be ill”. Carers in Bradford have shared the rewards and frustrations of caring with professionals over many years, they have told of their own health problems and this Service receives referrals from professionals where caring is having an effect on the person’s health.
As part of the ongoing effort to explain the FoundationTrust process to various groups who are involved with the Trust, a meeting was held with SACAR - a charity dedicated to supporting those with Asperger’s Syndrome and autism. Staff had many questions about the Foundation Trust, the way it would operate, and what it would mean for them and the clients they supported.
It is important to the Trust that voluntary sector groups are included in our discussions about FT status. They will play a key part in helping us become more responsive to local needs. As the FT application process moves forwards, we will be discussing the issues raised with charities and other groups, then bringing their feedback back to the Trust.
If you are involved with a thrid sector organisation, and would like to discuss Foundation Trust issues, please ring the FT office on (01274) 363552 to arrange a meeting.
