EVENTS: Wiltshire Voices DVD

The Wiltshire Voices DVD is being made to highlight the issues facing carers in Wiltshire. We are hoping that the film should be ready by Christmas, but watch this space!

We are holding three meetings about the DVD in September as follows:

• Monday 9 September – Stanley Park sports ground, Stanley Lane, London Road, Chippenham. SN15 3RR
  
  
• Monday 16 September – CSW office – 15 New Street, Salisbury SP1 2PH
  
  
• Monday 23 September – Nursteed Centre, Nursteed Road, Devizes SN10 3AF

The purpose of these meetings is to discuss the issues further and help us decide exactly which issues should be addressed in the film. 

We will also be looking for carers who would like to actually be interviewed on film and get involved in the whole process.  

This film can then be used in many ways to help us raise awareness to all sorts of groups of people, health & social care professionals and community groups.

If you're interested in coming along to one of the meetings about the DVD; please contact Sue Crisfield at Carer Support Wiltshire on 0800 181 4118 or email SueC@carersinwiltshire.co.uk

Have you been affected by Stroke?

Have you been affected by Stroke?

Would you like people to understand the issues you face?

Wiltshire Voices

Wiltshire Voices is a project that aims to find new ways of reaching out to people who do not, or cannot, attend the council’s meetings.  Wiltshire Voices aims to do this by talking and listening to local people and recording their stories.

There will be a total of 12 projects with each project focusing on a specific group of people who normally struggle to get their voices heard.  One of these projects is focusing on people affected by stroke. 

What will be the outcome of this project?

The results of each local project will be presented in a 30 minute film and a magazine style article. There will also be a guide to accompany the DVD and magazine article.  This will be used in group situations to stimulate discussion and action by schools, organisations and the council’s area boards. 

Who can be involved?

·        We are looking for anyone affected by stroke; that might be a stroke survivor, a family member or carer.

·        You need to be living in Wiltshire.

What can I get involved in?

·        You can be part of the stakeholder group that oversees the project.

·        You can take part in focus groups which will provide information for the magazine article and research for the film.

·        You can take part in the film and tell your story in your own words.

When is this project happening?

·        The project is running from November 2011 to April 2012.

The launch will take place on Monday 28 November 2-4pm at Melksham Assembly Hall if you would like to attend. 

How can I get involved?

·        If you would like to find out more or would like to be involved in this Wiltshire Voices project, please contact Abbi Gutierrez on 01225 718443 or abbi.gutierrez@wiltshire.gov.uk.