Support for Stockport Carers in paid employment Question Title * 1. Do you support a friend, relative or neighbour that couldn't manage without your help due to their ill health, addiction or frailty? No Yes, one person Yes, more than one person Yes - the person I care for lives in residential/nursing care I have been a carer, but the person I supported has passed away OK Question Title * 2. We are conducting this survey to see how Signpost Stockport for Carers can better support those who are caring unpaid for someone, whilst also being in paid employment.Do you currently have a paid job, as well as being a carer? Yes No OK Question Title * 3. If you answered no to Q2, why is this? I had chosen to retire/not work before I became a carer It was impossible to keep working whilst being a carer because of the demands on my time and energy I have been unable to find paid employment that fits in with my other commitments, including caring I do not want to have paid employment as I enjoy being a carer for my loved one The person/people that I support for would rather I didn't work N/a Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 4. If you answered Yes to Q2, how do you find being a carer whilst being in paid employment? There are usually no problems combining the two It is generally fine, but I expect there to be challenges in the future I have reduced my hours/made adjustments to my role at work because of my caring responsibilities There are some days that are a real struggle, and some when I manage well It is really difficult, most of the time - I wish I didn't have to do it N/a Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 5. How supportive is your employer? I am self employed My employer does not know that I care for someone outside of work My employer knows I am a carer, and I feel that they are understanding and supportive My employer knows I am a carer, and it makes no difference to the level of support that I receive at work My employer knows I am a carer, and I feel that I am discriminated against because of it. N/a Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 6. Signpost Stockport for Carers exists to support anyone with a caring role. We are aware that not all of our services are accessible to all carers. What is your experience? I can always access Signpost support when I need it I sometimes have to change things around so that I can access the support I need I feel that I am unable to access support from Signpost because of the times that it is offered I had not heard about Signpost before taking this survey Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 7. Would it be helpful to you, in your caring role, if more Signpost services were available in evenings and weekends? Definitely would Probably would Probably would not Definitely would not Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 8. What services and support would you like to see offered at evenings and weekends? Information and support over the telephone Online chat information and support Drop in/ community information and support sessions Counselling Home visits Opportunities to meet more carers (eg courses, groups and social events) Wellbeing days and events N/a Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 9. What more could Signpost Stockport for Carers do to support you in your role as a carer? OK Question Title * 10. Thank you so much for spending your time completing this survey. If you would like to be contacted by a member of the Signpost team, and kept informed about Signpost as an organisation, please leave your details here. Please also leave your information if you would like to learn the results of the survey or to be involved in supporting us to design our services in the future. Name Post Code Email Address Phone Number OK DONE