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Lewisham Council has launched a consultation to improve outcomes for unpaid carers, and ensure they feel visible, valued and supported in their caring role.  The consultation will run for six weeks and will help the Council to shape its new Carer Implementation Plan for 2022-2024.

Through the consultation the Council wants to identify the priorities that matter most to carers and how they can best be supported.  Last week we co-hosted a consultation event with the Council, with over 30 carers and professionals attending to share their views.  You can see the lovely video from the event.

Please complete the consultation survey on the Council website to make sure your views are heard.  We would also love to hear from you about any wider issues you would like to raise about how carers can best be supported as part of the consultation.  Please speak to a member of the team at your nearest carers centre, email us at info@carerslewisham.org.uk.

The consultation closes on 11th July – make sure your voice is heard!

In July, we invited carers from Lewisham for a day of relaxation treats that included a laughter therapy session, massages, bingo and tea/coffee & cakes.

The day was enjoyed by all and new friends were made. We would like to thank the carers who came and hope they enjoyed themselves.

We rely heavily on donations for our work and as a charity operate with the minimal staff in order to spend the resources on our carers and their families.

What’s On

For other weekly activities and sessions – including our most popular; Coffee Mornings and the Mental Health Group, click below.

Visit from the Mayor of Lewisham, Damien Egan, on the 27th of September at Lewisham Carers.

Do you want to get your voice heard on the issues that matter to you? 

Working with Carers Trust, we are hosting a half day workshop that will give you the skills to launch campaigns to bring about the change you want to see. The session will also set out what rights you have under the Care Act to make sure you can speak up if they are not being fulfilled.

This free Workshop will cover:

• What carers are entitled to under the Care Act
• How to plan a campaign
• How to influence local decision makers
• How to use the traditional and social media

Where it is : Carers Lewisham, Forest Hill 

Thursday 24th January. 10.00 – 14.00 

Lunch will be provided and Carers Trust will cover travel expenses for carers.  

The Workshop will cover the basics of campaigning so you don’t need to have had any previous experience. We want as many carers as possible to be involved so if you want to make a difference to the issues faced by you and other carers – come along and see how you can do that.

Campaigning can be daunting and we know that carers are busy. But by the end of the Workshop, you will have the skills to launch your own campaigns and be equipped with the knowledge that you can make a difference no matter how little – or how much time – you’ve got.

This is also a chance to meet other carers and find out what issues you can campaign on together locally. If you want to campaign on issues that are important to you and other carers, then this Workshop is for you!

What previous attendees have said:

“97% of carers who have attended previous workshops said that they felt they had the skills and confidence to launch their own campaigns and felt empowered by their increased knowledge of the Care Act by the end of the Workshop. The workshop presentation and being part of a group felt like it built up momentum”.

Carer who attended York Carers Workshop

“The workshop today was very helpful – I have learnt a lot”.

Carer who attended Wandsworth Carers Centre Workshop 

“The workshop was run in a relaxed, friendly yet focussed and informative manner…I can’t wait to make change happen”. 

Carers who attended the Bristol and South Gloucestershire and BANES Workshop

Please note: Carers Trust will also cover reasonable expenses for the cost of any care cover that carers need to put in place to attend the workshop as long as a receipt is provided.