Carers from Ethnic Minority Communities Questionnaire

  • New survey launched for people from ethnic minority backgrounds caring for family members, loved ones and friends.

    The contribution unpaid care adds to our economy is vital and we want to recognise and value what you do and put things in place that support you throughout your journey as a carer. This survey is for carers from ethnic minority backgrounds who care for a family member, loved one or friend, who has a long term illness, disability, mental ill health and/or addiction. Following on from the survey, we will collate all responses which will form a report to improve carer identification and support across Derbyshire. If you are a carer and require support, please call Derbyshire Carers Association on 01773 833833. If you would like help with completing this survey, please ask for Tina Curran.
  • Who do you care for ? (Please tick all that apply)
  • Ethnicity, please tick one as appropriate.
  • Why does the person (or people) you care for, need your support? (Please select all that apply)
  • How many hours a week do you provide care/support?
  • How well do you feel that you are coping with your caring responsibilities?
  • Do you feel that caring has had impact on your own mental health?
  • Do you feel that caring has had impact on your own physical health?
  • Do you have a disability?
  • Are you happy to continue caring in the future?
  • Do you worry about your ability to continue caring in the future? (Please tick all that apply)
  • Do you have a plan in place for what happens to the person you look after if you become unable to support them? (e.g. Emergency plan/ agreement with another relative etc.)
  • Have you had any respite in the last 12 months?
  • If yes, how was this respite organised?
  • If respite was organised through Adult Social Care or the NHS, were you given enough notice of when the respite would be available?
  • Do you feel that the respite offered catered to the needs of your cared for?
  • Do you feel well supported in your caring role?
  • Who do you think offers you the most support as a carer? (please tick all that apply)
  • Do you feel let down by the support offered by any of the following? (please tick all that apply)
  • Do you feel adequately consulted, and that your opinion is respected, when professionals are making decisions about your friend/family-member’s care?
  • Do you feel that there is good communication between all professionals involved in your friend or family member’s care?
  • Do you feel well informed about what support is available to you?
  • Do you feel well informed about what support is available to your friend or family member?
  • How would you like information about support services to be communicated?
  • What is most likely to stop you accessing a support service?
  • Do you worry about money?
  • If you have completed any benefit forms on behalf of yourself, or your cared for, did you find them easy to understand and complete? (e.g. Carers’ Allowance, PIP, Attendance Allowance)
  • Has being a carer had a positive impact on your own life?

  • If you would like to talk to someone about what support is available for carers, then please ring Derbyshire Carers Association on 01773 833833 between 9am and 4.30pm, Monday-Friday or visit www.derbyshirecarers.co.uk. 

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