Exhibitor Representatives
11 Citizens
Organisations Present:
- Carmarthen Working
- Mencap
- Adferiad – Carmarthen Carers Information Service
- Marie Curie
- Nacro Connecting Carmarthenshire – Wellbeing and Preventative Service
- Nacro Connecting Carmarthenshire – Housing Related Support
What did you like most about the event:
- Meeting people from other organisations – Learning about what’s out there, who does what and general Chat (Free Lunch!) – Adferiad CCIS
- Talking ideas / issues with other charities present – Mencap
- Networking with other organisations – Marie Curie
- In the hope of giving help and support for people of the community who are seeking employment – Carmarthen Working (CCC)
Was there anything we could do better?
- More local folk through the door - Mencap
What were the main issues citizens talked about?
- Form Filling – Adferiad
- Support for under 18s & Transport – Mencap
- Support for carers – Marie Curie
- Employment Support – Carmarthen Working (CCC)
Can you give an example of how you helps a citizen on the day?
- Myth busting benefit eligibility. Passed out information leaflets for expanding network – Adferiad CCIS
- Spoke to public & signposted them to other charities that would enable their requests – Mencap
- Gave information about carers support – Marie Curie
Where would you like to see a drop in service established?
- Llandovery – Llanwrda – Llandeilo - Mencap