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Celebration event held for Experts by Experience

Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in Carers, News on 13th December, 2023

Celebration event held for Experts by Experience

The Together team kicked off December with their first Experts by Experience (EbyEs) Celebration Event. The team is responsible for driving our commitment to working collaboratively with service users, families, carers, and staff to shape our services. Throughout 2023, Joanna Duke, Together Lead, led huge improvements to the Experts by Experience Network....

Carers Rights Day: your rights today, tomorrow and in the future

Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in Carers, News on 23rd November, 2023

Carers Rights Day: your rights today, tomorrow and in the future

Today is Carers Rights Day. Each year, we promote this day to raise awareness, identify carers and guide them to information, advice and support. Whether someone has recently become a carer, realised they have been caring without support, or has been caring for someone for many years, it is important they understand...

Role of families and carers in the safety of health care

Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in Carers, News on 17th September, 2023

Role of families and carers in the safety of health care

At Devon Partnership NHS Trust (DPT) we recognise the huge contribution families and carers make to the people they support and care for, our organisation and communities. As far as possible we work collaboratively with families and carers, recognising them as expert partners in care.  “Carers and families bring a wealth...

Carers Week 2023: Spotlight on Peer Support groups for carers

Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in Carers, News on 9th June, 2023

Carers Week 2023: Spotlight on Peer Support groups for carers

Research suggests that unpaid care can have significant impacts on finances, employment, health, and overall well-being. Within our teams across the organisation, we have various ways to support carers and families, one of which is through offering Peer Support groups. We spoke with Emily Poole, Patient and Carer Involvement Co-ordinator,...

Carer Champions

Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in Carers, News on 6th June, 2023

Carer Champions

During this year’s Carers Week, we recognise the huge contribution unpaid carers make to society and a role we play as an organisation in raising awareness of caring and making sure carers are able to access the information and support they need. Most of our teams have now at least...