Hospitals Supporting Carers

During 2011, NHS Blackpool worked with the Centre to develop a service based at the hospitals supporting carers in the acute setting. This work was based on the Moffat Report, a study carried out in Scotland demonstrating the benefit of supporting carers in this settting and the positive effect on re-ablement.

Children in Need provided three year funding for an Activities Coordinator in 2011 and this was a welcome addition to the team at a time when demand was stretching the service. The challenge was now to fundraise so that respite activities and trips could be provided.