Hosted chats 2005-2007
Our archive of hosted chats are available here to read through at your convenience.
Click here for chats in 2010, chats in 2009 and chats in 2008.
Denise Robertson MBE, This Morning's Resident Agony Aunt, 4 December 2007
This Morning's well-known agony aunt and author, hosted a chat to offer advice on emotional and practical issues and give carers the opportunity to talk through any issues. Denise has been patron of Sunderland Carers Centre for the last 15 years.
Read the full chat with Denise Robertson
Dr Chris Steele, GP and Health Expert, 26 November 2007
This Morning's resident health expert, joined us in the chat room so carers could ask his advice on medical and health questions. Dr Chris was also a judge for the Simplyhealth Caring Awards 2007, hosted by the Trust.
Read the full chat with Dr Chris Steele
Laura Marney, Author, 30 August 2007
Laura joined us in the chat room to talk to carers of people with learning disabilities who had left or were about to leave the parental home to move into their own home. Laura was commissioned to write the piece by Artlink Edinburgh.
Read the full chat with Laura Marney
Sheila Dent, The Princess Royal Trust for Carers, 9 May 2007
As our former UK Director of Policy and Operations, Sheila had a critical role at The Trust and wanted you to share your real life experiences of caring for when she represented carers and The Trust at meetings with government and policy makers. She joined us in the chat room to talk to carers, hear your views and give you the opportunity to talk about issues that you wanted her to raise.
Read the full chat with Sheila Dent
Rethink, 17 April 2007
Rethink hosted a chat giving carers a chance to discuss their views and experiences and ask for advice on mental health issues and caring. Ruth Bettie, a User and Carer Involvement Manager, works with carers of those with mental health issues and those whose lives are directly affected by mental ill health.
Read the full chat with Rethink
Mary Jordan, author of The Essential Carer's Guide, 14 March 2007
Author of The Essential Carer's Guide, Mary joined us in the chat room to chat about all different aspects of your caring roles. With extensive experience of the NHS and caring for elderly relatives, Mary wrote this guide to combine all the information carers may need to hand when caring for a relative or friend.
Read the full chat with Mary Jordan
2006
Samaritans - 29 November 2006
Paul, a volunteer from the Samaritans, joined us to talk to carers who were finding things a bit tough. The Samaritans are most well known for helping those who have reached the end of the road, but they also provide a friend in times of need. Find out more at www.samaritans.org.uk
Read the full chat with The Samaritans
Mark Robertson, Contact a Family - 15 November 2006
Mark, National Advice and Campaigns Manager and Manager of the Helpline and came to chat with carers for families caring for a child with any disability or long-term health problem, including rare conditions.
Read the full chat with Contact a Family
Paula Hall, Relate - 1 November 2006
An accredited Sexual and Relationship Psychotherapist at Relate, Paula wanted to give carers the opportunity to discuss and ask advice on their relationship issues.
Read the full chat with Relate
Anne Roberts, Crossroads - 30 May 2006
The Chief Executive of Crossroads, an organisation which provides a service to support carers by offering practical support to give them a break from their caring responsibilities, Anne came to give carers a chance to talk about their caring responsibilities in general.
Read the full chat with Crossroads
Shelia Hollins, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists - 30 March 2006
A Professor of Psychiatry of Learning Disability at St. George's, University of London and President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, Sheila aimed to give the carers of people with learning disabilities or mental health problems a chance to discuss their concerns and experiences and to seek advice.
Read the full chat with Sheila Hollins
2005
Seamus Breen, Department of Health - 25 October 2005
An advisor on matters relating to social care and social services from the Department of Health (DoH), Seamus tried to answer carers questions on Health and Social Services issues. He is involved in the Care Services Improvement Partnership (CSIP) & is a member of the White Paper Team on Health and Care.
