“The creative process which elicited the carers’ stories has resulted in both direct benefits to the workshop participants, and the creation of resources that will benefit many carers across the county in the future.” Suffolk County Council
What is Talking Care:
During this collaboration with Suffolk County Council, we encouraged a group of family carers to use art and creativity to explore and share their experiences of caring. This helped to create resources that now provide support to other family carers in Suffolk.
The project consisted of 14 creative workshops run by artists for a group of carers. Taking part in our Talking Care sessions allowed participants to find a new way to share their stories of being a family carer through arts activities including creative writing, visual arts and photography.
Our carers’ stories were documented by a writer, visual artist, and two filmmakers. The resulting film and booklet are now used by Council staff who carry out Carer’s Assessments and have been made available to other carers in Suffolk through the Council website.
Who was Talking Care for:
Adult family carers across Suffolk.
When & Where did Talking Care happen:
The project ran throughout 2016. The resources created continue to be available on Suffolk County Council’s website.
Contact:
Hayley Field on 01986 873 955 or hayley@suffolkartlink.org.uk
Further information:
- View the Talking Care video here
- Read the Talking Care booklet here
- More information on carer’s assessments including, things to think about, support and help if a carer needs more support, can be found here
Talking Care was commissioned by Suffolk County Council
