Hosted chats 2005 - 2006
Our recent hosted chats are available here to read through at your convenience. Whether you have taken part in a hosted chat and would like to refer back to the responses, or if you missed a topic and you are interested to find out what was discussed, or if you just want to find out more about the hosted chats, please have a look:
| 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 (57 KB) |
| 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 (63 KB) |
| 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 (58 KB) |
| 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 (56 KB) |
| 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 (74 KB) |
| 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.
Read the full chat with Seamus Breen (53 KB) |
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