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24th May 2012
How can researchers help to shape the delivery of services, enhance practice, influence policy, inform new product development?
Carers and caring links
CARERS SUMMIT : New deal or raw deal?
What does the future hold for carers in the UK?
Join Carers UK at the first ever National Summit for Carers. Have your say about the issues that matter and get your voice heard.
CARERS AND CARING LINKS
Association of Independent Care Advisors
Information and advice on choosing a carer for yourself or assisting a relative
Provides a searchable online directory of registered UK care homes
For everyone involved in social work, care and the health professions
Contains material on all aspects of long term care and a directory of care providers
Care Standards Inspectorate for Wales
We make sure that care services in Wales meet the standards that the public has a right to expect.
Commission for Social Care Inspection
The single, independent inspectorate for all social care services in England.
Advice and information for older people on care and support services
A comprehensive information service for those providing care and those seeking information about the different care options available.
Carers tell how it really is in emotive new film
Who Cares? aims to highlight the important role played by Torfaen’s unpaid carers and encourage ‘hidden’ carers to seek support – practical, emotional and financial – to help them to continue in their caring role.
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers
A charity providing practical information and advice for carers.
The leading campaigning, policy and information organisation for carers.
Care Services Improvement Partnership (CSIP)
The Care Services Improvement Partnership supports positive changes in services and in the wellbeing of vulnerable people with health and social care needs.
If you are a carer, or if you know someone in this situation, then Crossroads may be able to help.