Council urges unpaid carers in Warwickshire to make their voices heard in new survey pilot
Warwickshire County Council is calling on all unpaid carers in the county to take part in a new survey pilot to help shape the future of care and support policy.
The pilot survey is designed to capture the real-life experiences of unpaid carers.
The survey has been commissioned by the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) and the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
It is being conducted by Matthew Bennett and researchers at the University of Birmingham to pilot the design and delivery of a nationally representative survey of unpaid carers in England.
The pilot is taking place across the West Midlands and South Yorkshire.
Cllr Anne-Marie Sonko, Warwickshire County Council’s portfolio holder for social care and health, said: “Unpaid carers are the absolute backbone of our social care system, dedicating their time and energy to supporting loved ones. However, their own needs, challenges, and contributions often go unseen.
“This pilot survey is a critical step in ensuring that the voices of carers in Warwickshire and beyond are heard loud and clear.
“By taking just a few minutes to share your experiences, you are providing the essential evidence needed to improve support, shape future policy, and ensure that unpaid carers are fairly represented. I strongly urge anyone who provides unpaid care to participate.”
All responses are anonymous, and no identifiable information will be published in any reports or findings.
Carers have until 14 December 14 to submit their responses.
To complete the survey, go to: http://surveyofcarers.com/takepart
Localised findings from the pilot are expected to be published on the Survey of Carers website in June 2027.