Manx Care invites dementia carers to share experiences

First “In your Shoes” listening event to take place this month

Carers are being invited to share their experiences and help shape future standards of care for those living with dementia.

The first in a series of ‘In Your Shoes’ meetings will be held on Tuesday 19 March as part of an organisation-wide initiative.

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet nurses, doctors, leaders and other healthcare staff and tell them about their real-life experiences face to face.

Karen Maddox, Experience and Engagement Lead said: "For this first event, we are really keen to listen to the experience and views of carers, whether they have had a positive experience or whether they feel there is room for improvement. This is a genuine opportunity for carers to share their stories and to influence the future of local care."

She added: "We sincerely hope people would like to be part of these sessions; we need their help as it is only by listening and learning that we can improve and offer the right services, at the right time and in the right place. The ‘In Your Shoes’ sessions offer us this opportunity."

The events will last about two hours each and will each involve up to 20 service users, carers, families and staff, discussing experiences individually and in groups and refreshments will be provided.

The first event will be held at the Crossroads for Carers Charity Shop & Community Space (11 Tynwald Street, Douglas) on Tuesday 19 March between 10am and 12pm.

To book your place contact MCALS by email: mcals@gov.im or telephone 642642 by 15 March 2024.