How You Can Get Involved
Your understanding of the needs of people with dementia and of the needs of carers can influence on so many levels. Policy makers and professionals providing services for those affected by dementia are increasingly willing to listen to the experiences of carers and can contribute to positive outcomes when dealing with families affected by dementia.
Other carers can feel less isolated and learn from hearing your stories. Barriers and fears can be broken down.
The aim of Uniting Carers is to raise awareness, to increase people's understanding of dementia and to improve the quality and range of services provided for everyone affected, including those that provide so much care and support.
There are many ways you can get involved and you can commit as little or as much time as you feel able to. Many carers find it has been both healing and empowering to share their experiences and to work together so that others may benefit.
These are some of the ways that you can get involved:
Contributing to the training and education of professionals
Supporting campaigns locally and nationally