Supporting Carers - Strengthening Care

Bristol Black Carers supports carers and those whom they care for to access mainstream care and health related public services.  We provide regular support group meetings, organise trips and activities to give carers a break and can offer support, advice and information, either over the phone or a home visit can be arranged.
 
 

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BRISTOL BLACK CARER’S MISSION


The mission of Bristol Black Carers is to improve the status, support provision and advocacy available to Black and minority ethnic carers in the Bristol area. In pursuit of this mission, the Organisation provides a variety of forums where service users, policy makers, care providers and advocates concerned about carers’ rights and needs can engage in problem analysis and solution building. The Organisation also strives to develop and implement programs that will advance the value of health promotion and prevention among Black minority ethnic carers. 

 

Objectives

 

  • The Organisation is committed to ensuring Black Carers are treated with respect and sensitivity by advocating for and providing a range of services relevant to their needs.

 

  • The Organisation aims to be a voice for Black Carers and to ensure that other organisations supporting Black Carers offer the best services possible.

 

  • The Organisation is committed to act as a resource base for training and education on Black Carers issues.

 

  • The Organisation is committed to setting, maintaining and promoting high standards of professionalism in service delivery to Black Carers.

 

  • The Organisation is committed to working with Black Carers, the Black Voluntary and community sector, to maintain, create, develop and strengthen partnerships that support the aims of Bristol Black Carers.

 

  • The Organisation is committed to working with other voluntary and community, and statutory organisations to maintain, create, develop, and strengthen partnerships that support the aims of Bristol Black Carers.
     
Carers Stories
Carer for both parents with severe health problems

I would just like to say a big thank you to Bristol Black Carer for everything they have done for me from meeting new people that I would not normally see and visiting different places in the UK on our trips. Please keep up the good work; we need this organisation to remain. Thank you Bristol Black Carers.

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