Carers Wales Roadshows

Online live events 25th November 2020

Agenda

In celebration of Carers Rights Day on 26th November, Carers Wales
is hosting a series of online events. The events will be an
opportunity to hear more about the work of Carers Wales, input into
our work and access helpful information to help you in your caring
role.
The same format will be run 3 times during the day on 25th
November, in the hope that as many carers can attend as possible.
• Morning event: 10am to 12noon
• Afternoon event: 2pm to 4pm
• Evening event: 6pm to 8pm

Morning Event – 10 am to 12pm
10am Welcome by Claire Morgan, Director, Carers Wales
• A re-cap and overview of Carers Wales key work areas, including an
overview of our Lottery Project which is almost complete
• Carers Wales’ response during the pandemic
• Our work priorities for the year ahead
10.10am Participants can then choose from the following sessions:
• Room 1: Your thoughts on Carers UK’s new Strategy 2025 – facilitated by
Claire Morgan and Natalie Marchant.
• Room 2: Self Advocacy – Speaking up for yourself and who you care for.
• Room 3: Join us on a Welsh historical walk – facilitated by Dawn Owen and
Jessica Hudson
10.55am Comfort break
11am Participants can then choose from the following sessions:
• Room 1: Social enterprises and community co-ops – opportunities for
carer-led services. Facilitated by Jane Healey and Jessica Hudson
• Room 2: Knowing your rights as a carer – facilitated by Beth Evans and
Jake Smith
• Room 3: Music session – facilitated externally with the Welsh National
Opera by Dawn Owen and Natalie Marchant
11.45am All groups re-join together. We will use the chat box to capture reflections,
thoughts, and questions. Wrap up and thank you.
12noon End

Afternoon Event – 2pm to 4pm
2pm Welcome by Claire Morgan, Director, Carers Wales
• A re-cap and overview of Carers Wales key work areas, including an
overview of our Lottery Project which is almost complete
• Carers Wales’ response during the pandemic
• Our work priorities for the year ahead
2.10pm Participants can then choose from the following sessions:
• Room 1: Your thoughts on Carers UK’s new Strategy 2025 – facilitated by
Claire Morgan and Natalie Marchant.
• Room 2: Self Advocacy – Speaking up for yourself and who you care for
• Room 3: Join us on a Welsh historical walk – facilitated by Dawn Owen and
Jessica Hudson
2.55pm Comfort break
3pm Participants can then choose from the following sessions:
• Room 1: Social enterprises and community co-ops – opportunities for
carer-led services. Facilitated by Jane Healey and Jessica Hudson
• Room 2: Knowing your rights as a career – facilitated by Beth Evans and
Jake Smith
• Room 3: Music session – facilitated externally with the Welsh National
Opera by Dawn Owen and Natalie Marchant
3.45pm All groups re-join together. We will use the chat box to capture reflections,
thoughts, and questions. Wrap up and thank you.
4pm End

Evening Event – 6pm to 8pm
6pm Welcome by Claire Morgan, Director, Carers Wales
• A re-cap and overview of Carers Wales key work areas, including an
overview of our Lottery Project which is almost complete
• Carers Wales’ response during the pandemic
• Our work priorities for the year ahead
6.10pm Participants can then choose from the following sessions:
• Room 1: Your thoughts on Carers UK’s new Strategy 2025 – facilitated by
Claire Morgan and Natalie Marchant.
• Room 2: Self Advocacy – Speaking up for yourself and who you care for
• Room 3: Join us on a Welsh historical walk – facilitated by Dawn Owen and
Jessica Hudson
6.55pm Comfort break
7pm Participants can then choose from the following sessions:
• Room 1: Social enterprises and community co-ops – opportunities for
carer-led services. Facilitated by Jane Healey and Jessica Hudson
• Room 2: Knowing your rights as a carer – facilitated by Beth Evans and
Jake Smith
• Room 3: Music session – facilitated externally with The Welsh National
Opera by Dawn Owen and Natalie Marchant
7.45pm All groups re-join together. We will use the chat box to capture reflections,
thoughts, and questions. Wrap up and thank you.
8pm End