We had 10 carers this evening for the session. Lisa welcomed everyone and also Dr Angela. One of the carers suggested that everyone should introduce each other. Lisa therefore asked each of the carers in turn to introduce themselves and say a few words. There was no obligation on the carers but they were all happy to do so.

One of the carers showed a 1950’s Scrapbook which she bought from Amazon. It looked very interesting and apparently you can buy all the decades. The link to this book is below if anyone is interested.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/1950s-Scrapbook-S/dp/0954795423/

Lisa then gave an update regarding the Carers ID card and also an update about the visiting care homes and mentioned that she has had to refer the matter back to Matt Hancock as the Local Director of Public Health is uncomfortable in making any decisions without any national guidelines.

There was talk about Day Centres which are opening soon and concerns as to how safe they will be. Lisa also asked everyone if they had any suggestions for any special visitors and the suggestions were for a care manager from a care home to visit, and an Admiral Nurse. It was also suggested if I could contact Esther Rantzen as one of the carers believes that Silverline which is her charity has joined together with Age UK to take action with regards to allowing a family member to visit their loved one in a care home who only responds to touch.

Lisa said she would of course do her best. There was also various other personal chats amongst the carers. Thank you to Dr Angela for attending the session.