A Short Break Workshop for Carers of Adults, including Young Adults, with Learning Disabilities and Autism

Smithton Free Church

      26 June 2013

      10.15 – 1.45

ORGANISED BY

Young Adults Group – small group of carers who live in the South & Mid Operational Unit area in conjunction with partners from NHS Highland, The Highland Council and Connecting Carers.

SPEAKERS

Dina McLintock – carer and member of Young Adults Group

Nigel Small – Head of Operations, South & Mid Operational Unit, NHS Highland

Representative from Shared Care

PURPOSE

For people caring for young people and adults living in the Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey, Drumnadrochit and Mid and Easter Ross areas.  An opportunity to engage with partners in NHS Highland, The Highland Council and each other regarding short breaks (formerly known as respite) and the need for an increased range of short break options that will meet the needs of the cared for person as well as the carer.

PROGRAMME

10.15am - Registration and coffee

10.40am – Welcome and setting the scene

11.00am – Workshop 1

11.45am – Refreshments

12.00pm – Workshop 2

1.15pm – Summary and next steps

1.45pm – Close

TO BOOK A PLACE

Please contact:

Liza MacFarquhar

Change Support Team

John Dewar Building

NHS Highland

Hilghlander Way

Inverness

IV2 7GE

Phone:  01463 706 738

E-mail:  liza.macfarquhar1@nhs.net by 19 June ‘13

IF YOU CANNOT MANAGE

If you are unable to attend but wish to know the outcome of the workshop, please contact as above.