Encouraging colleagues to share their experiences, setting up a buddy scheme and making sure everyone has a voice, are just a few of the changes which have totally transformed a colleague support group.
The Disability and Carers Support Group at Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) originally had just 29 members, but following many improvements, it now has 114. Numbers were boosted after many improvements were made, including:
- Having social events
- Setting up an online noticeboard
- A new MS Teams chat for members
- Holding regular spotlight sessions on subjects including dementia, Makaton and young carers.
- A network newsletter.
