What is this project about?

Healthwatch Greenwich project wants to uncover experiences and understand
access to carer support, information, and services for Black and Ethnic Minority carers. By sharing your experiences, and speaking to other carers, you can help Healthwatch Greenwich identify the strategies and solutions that will enable Black and Ethnic
Minority carers receive the best possible support.

How will we carry out this project?

Healthwatch Greenwich are excited to partner with Black and Ethnic Minority carers as paid co-researchers in this project. As experts by experience, you’ll bring unique perspectives that are essential to its success.

Who can be a co-researcher?

• An adult carer: Someone who looks after or gives any
  help or support to a family member, friend or
  neighbour because of long term physical disability,
  mental ill-health or problems related to old age. The
  care they give is unpaid.
• From a Black or ethnic minority background
  What will co-researchers do?
• Contribute to the design of the project.
• Find and speak to other Black and ethnic minority
  carers
• Contribute to the analysis and presentations of the
  findings.
• Take part in training and support sessions.
  How much will co-researchers be paid?
  Co-researchers will receive £15/hour. Hourly payment
  includes all additional expenses involved in taking part in this
  project, such as care costs, childcare payments, telephone,
  and travel costs.
  Co-researchers will take part in up to 8 days of involvement
  work spread across a number of days between June and
  September 2023.

How do I apply?
If you’re interested, Healthwatch Greenwich ask you to complete a short
application and have a friendly interview. Please contact Jahan at jahan@healthwatchgreenwich.co.uk or on 07498 851 221.