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The staff give so much compassion

Posted By lacertatk63

"The staff give so much compassion"

About: Belfast Health & Social Care Trust / Carer Support Services

(as a carer),

I joined the BHSCT Carer Support Service Register in about 2019. I have a son with severe learning disability.

During the pandemic I started Yoga with Colette and stayed with the programme. Yoga on Mons helped me keep connected. It really increased my mobility and aches. From a wellbeing perspective it released stress and grounded me. I felt safe in a trusted uninterrupted space that was relaxing , gentle and reassuring. We all felt supported. The reassuring calm gentle voice helped me to get my head clear, giving me clarity and perspective when it was a struggle and when I was tired.

Please keep these classes going as it can be isolating. I and new carers need them. The staff in the Carer Support Service give so much compassion. We know they are there as our caring role does not go away.

It is important that professionals know about this service so they can pass this opportunity to carers as we give so much.

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Response from Belfast Health and Social Care Trust 13 months ago
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Belfast Health and Social Care Trust

Submitted on 23/05/2024 at 13:52
Published on Care Opinion at 14:59

Dear lacertatk63,

Thank you kindly for sending this lovely story of your experience of the Carer Support Service - Hello Activity Programme. We have shared your kind comments about the staff with the team.

Just to keep you up to date - The Carer Support Service will be running our usual monthly activity programmes this year. We are so glad you enjoyed attending and and to hear how this helped you.

You had also given some feedback that it is important that professionals know about this service so they can pass this opportunity to carers.

We want you to know that in response to your suggestion we have posted an article about the BHSCT Carer Support Service and Hello Carers Programme for all staff on our internal Loop system on the website. This means all staff can see and learn about the service to pass this to carers they come in contact with.

Thank you so much for taking the time to give us feedback.

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