Carers Forum uk

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www.groups.yahoo.com/group/Carersforumuk

How it started

For sometime now I have been registered with various groups on the internet, mainly to do with people who suffer from a mental health problem,  I also came across another site for psychiatric nurses. Then it came to me that there is nothing like this for carers or workers, after receiving  www.scbnetwork,org  newsletter from Phil Partridge just before Christmas 2005 I noticed how may people received the newsletter in the email sent out. I replied to all on the email asking for their opinion on the idea of a carers forum run by email. Some replied before Christmas saying they thought it was a good idea. As a result over the Christmas period I set about starting up the group.

How it works

First you need a yahoo ID, . If you are already registered with yahoo you may use the ID you already have and sign in when you click on the above link. If you do not have a yahoo ID you can register by clicking on the above link, under the sign in there is an option to create an ID. It is free to join, once you have set up your account with yahoo you are then able to register with the group. You will need a user name and password, the user name is usually an alias (not your real name) When filling in your user profile also choose the alternative email option using your own email address. (This will save you having to search for messages) Once everything is set up any emails sent through the forum will go to all who have joined the group. You then have a choice of either responding to the emails that take your interest or not.

Benefits of a Carers Forum

1) Creating a communication network across the country

2) Support for carers going through a crisis

3) Disseminating information to a wider audience: i.e your own local events/government legislation etc

4) Sharing idea's and experiences / tips on how to deal with certain situations you may find yourself in.

The more people who are aware of the group the more quickly it will get off the ground so spread the word, tell who ever you think might be interested or could find it helpful.

Cheers

 Pam

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