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‘Have Your Say’ survey launched for Welsh social carers

The survey, which is returning for its third year, helps policymakers made informed decisions about what the care sector needs.

Established in 2022, Have Your Say asks workers questions that relate to their health and wellbeing, pay and conditions and what they like about working in the role.

This year’s survey is set to launch on 7th March and the results are due to be shared later in the year – it is thought they will be released around October, which is the same time the outcome of 2024’s assessment was revealed.  

To help bring this opportunity to life, Social Care Wales commissioned Buckinghamshire New University, Bath Spa University and the British Association of Social Workers. These partners were also recruited for last year’s event.

Alongside informing Welsh policy, carers who take part in the survey will also be entered into a draw where they could win a £20 shopping voucher.

Sarah McCarty, chief executive of Social Care Wales, said: ‘This survey is your opportunity to make your voice heard by telling us about your experiences of working in social care in Wales. 

‘More than 5,000 people responded to last year’s survey. Thank you to all of you who took the time to respond.’

‘Your responses highlighted your commitment to making a difference to people’s lives, and your dedication to individuals and their families is clear,’ she continued. ‘But you also raised some really important issues that we’re working in partnership to help address.’

Sarah added: ‘We know that you’re busy, your time is precious and that completing a survey won’t be a priority. But taking the time to tell us what you think will help us and our wider partners to respond to the needs of the workforce more effectively.’

To find out more about how to get involved with the survey, access the link here.

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Emily Whitehouse
Writer and journalist for Newstart Magazine, Social Care Today and Air Quality News.
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