Name: Caring for the carers
Start: 2025-10-22T18:30:00+01:00
End: 2025-10-22T20:00:00+01:00
Location: SK17 6EQ

with Lynn Dunham of Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Jo Askew of Derbyshire Carers Association
About this Event

This is an in-person talk, being held here at The Grapevine Centre. How does life change when you become a carer for a loved one? What sort of battles do carers face, and what help is available for carers?

According to NICE, up to 40% of carers experience significant distress and depression. Compared with the general population, carers are seven times more likely to report being often or always lonely. Caring can also affect relationships and the ability to participate in activities.

What are the emotional, social and financial challenges carers face? When caring for a loved one with poor mental health, are there particular difficulties carers face? What help is available for carers?

Lynn’s role is to make sure carers, families and friends of people needing support from the Trust are identified, involved, and offered information and support. Jo is a Carer Support Worker in the High Peak and surrounding areas. In this talk, they will share their expertise and experience.