Carers Conference - check the programme

The programme for Orkney's first Carers Conference has been finalised.

The free event at the Pickaquoy Centre on Thursday 18 May is open to anyone with an interest in how unpaid carers in the community are supported.

Places can be booked via Eventbrite - see our main conference page www.orkney.gov.uk/carersconference for details.

Programme:

Registration: 9.15am – 9.45am in Cinema Entrance

Welcome, Introductions & Speakers: 9.45am – 10.30am in the Cinema

• Gillian Skuse and John Richards
• Stephen Brown, Chief Officer, Orkney Health and Social Care Partnership
• Jim Love, Integration Joint Board Carer Representative (Break: 10.30am – 11.00am)

Speakers: 11.00am – 12.00pm in the Cinema

• Arlene Montgomery, Manager, Crossroads Care Orkney

• Beth Friel, Research & Influencing Officer, The Carers Trust

• Dr. Eduard Vasile, Researcher, Scottish Government Social Security Directorate

• Jaynie Mitchell, Island & Rural Engagement Worker, Coalition of Carers in Scotland

(Lunch: 12.00pm – 1.00pm, served in the Pool Viewing Gallery)

Facilitated Discussion: 1.00pm – 1.45pm in Studio 1

• The priorities for the new Orkney Carer Strategy 

Question and Answer Session: 1.45pm – 2.15pm in the Cinema

Closing Remarks: 2.15pm – 2.30pm in the Cinema

The Carers Conference has been organised by Orkney Health and Care (OHAC) with the support of the Carers Strategy Group, a local multi-agency forum aimed at improving support for and awareness of unpaid carers.

It's believed to be the first of its kind in Scotland, and possibly the UK. Feedback from the day will help inform a Carers Strategy for the next five years aimed at setting out how local services can better support carers in Orkney, and an action plan.

Find out more at www.orkney.gov.uk/carersconference.