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Better care for carers scheme

We have been working hard over the last year to identify and support our carers. We made a submission to the Better Care for Carers Scheme, and I am delighted to report that we have been awarded the Gold award.

The panel summarised that they felt this was an exceptional submission way beyond what we were expecting in the first year of the scheme. ‘You have evidenced an organisational culture where all staff are encouraged to ‘think carer’, and supporting the health of both the carer and the cared for is clearly a priority’. The panel were blown away by the sheer enthusiasm and passion for carer support that shone through the submission. The panel concluded that Puddletown Surgery have demonstrated evidence which confidently achieves the criteria set out in Gold. There are specific areas of development, most of which have already been identified by yourselves, in which if these are addressed, would mean you would be awarded Platinum level next year.

I attended the presentation evening with Kate, our carers lead, and Dr Burnham. We all felt incredibly proud of the team, and it was humbling to listen to the impact the care from the surgery has had on the carers who shared their stories.  We are committed to continuing the carers work and the scheme because you see its value for our patients.

Clare Stickland, Practice Manager

See this link: Mid Dorset practices recognised for their award-winning services for unpaid carers – NHS Dorset