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Mission Statement

To recognise and fully support Carers in Bath and North East Somerset

Objectives
To achieve our aim we will:

1. Provide information and advice that is comprehensive, accurate and appropriate to the needs of individual Carers, so that they are aware of the choices and options available to them.
   
2. Work with Carers individually and collectively to support them in stating their views in relation to the delivery and planning of local services.
   
3. Facilitate networking with other local voluntary organisations, statutory and private agencies to ensure there is co-ordinated support for Carers.
   
4. Enable Carers to discuss and identify their own health and emotional support needs and to receive practical and emotional support through access to groups, training and personal development opportunities.
   
5. Promote and publicise the services and support we offer in order to identify and reach all Carers living in B&NES.

Values and Beliefs

Our Values

•   Carers and former Carers should be considered as individuals in their own right with their own particular needs and preferences.   Support for Carers should be holistic addressing their emotional and practical needs in the context of those for whom they care.
•   Family, friends and neighbours are the major providers of community care. They carry out a demanding role. Their views need to   be listened to, and their contribution and experiences understood, valued and supported.
•   Together with Carers we should promote equal access to, and provision of, high quality services.
•   The organisation is strengthened by working in partnership with volunteers and the wider community.
•   To enable Carers to fully benefit from our services our staff should be valued and supported.