Projects and Activities
Carer's Project 2007-2008
The aim of the project is to identify carers, both hidden and known, living in the community and be able to offer them help, advice, information and support, via Pharmacists, General Practitioners, Carers Champions, Carers Centres and The Princess Royal Trust for Carers.
A pilot study has been carried out in 12 pharmacies in the Cardiff, which NAWP members either worked in or owned. This covered 25 surgeries with approx.100 doctors. Carers were identified and put in touch with the help they so often need. Pharmacists initiated and led the project, in close collaboration with The Princess Royal Trust for Carers. MUR’s could be arranged for both carers and patients. If successful we hope to extend it across Wales.
The project has run for 12 months and has been extended until January 2009 when we hope to have secured funding from the Pharmacy Practise Development Scheme. This money will be used to fund a part time Pharmacy Liaison Officer to continue the work by appointing Carers Champions in each pharmacy to act as the contact point for carers. They will be offered training and up to date information to help them to do this work.
Anyone interested in setting up a similar scheme or who would like to know more information should contact Anita White at carers@anitawhite.co.uk
