It has been an incredible time since I have become involved as one of the carer network ambassodor to cygnet. Since the triangle of care was launched many years ago, several organisations have taken up the chance to reach and engage with families and carers. I have watched closely the work NHS organisations have done to make a difference and improve people’s lives.

One thing I have noted is that most organisations work very hard to implement a practice of identifying carers, but from what I have seen and been involved with at Cygnet, they have done so much to make the triangle of care a success. Ever since I have been involved at Cygnet, they have reworked many policies to be in line with the Triangle of care vision.

There have been several carer network events at many of Cygnet’s hospitals including Sites in Harrow, Bury Hospital, Maidstone Hospital, Cygnet Hospital over in Bierley, Churchhill on Lambeth site, Tauton and many more sites. From each carer network event I learn more from those who attend and I can see how Cygnet works so hard to improve people’s lives.

With the guidence and support of Laura Sheridan who is Cygnet’s lead for Triangle of care. She has brought together carers to promote the importance of networking in a peer environment. We all contributed to the development of Cygnet’s carers strategy. With the highest level of co-production there was also a development and successful launch of Cygnet’s Carers charter, amendments to Cygnets Social care Admission policy and involvement on the Carer, Family & Friend survey.

With the guidence and support of Laura Sheridan who is Cygnet’s lead for Triangle of care. She has brought together carers to promote the importance of networking in a peer environment. We all contributed to the development of Cygnet’s carers strategy. With the highest level of co-production there was also a development and successful launch of Cygnet’s Carers charter, amendments to Cygnets Social care Admission policy and involvement on the Carer, Family & Friend survey.

There have been numerous promotions and platforms to promote the networks voice as members helped in developing online courses via the Cygnet Masterclass carer course. I have also been given the chance to share my lived carer experience through filming.

The carer network has worked so hard to develop links to families and carers who use Cygnet services. We strive to make a difference in people’s lives and with the support of the network, carers can feel counted.

I wish Cygnet a happy 35th Anniversary and I look forward to joining Cygnet on it’s Journey into improving lives.