A BERKSHIRE care home has launched a free-to-use resource to help alleviate pressure off carers working within its community.
Shinfield View opened a monthly cafe at its site on School Green on Friday, March 31, to give carers a safe space to enjoy tea, coffee, cake and biscuits, while also sharing experiences with others who work in the sector.
The cafe takes place on the last Friday of each month and is staffed by members of Shinfield View’s team.
Visitors are encouraged to bring along those who they care for to give them the chance to socialise and meet some new faces too.
Jodie Whatmore, general manager at Shinfield View, said: “We are delighted to be opening the carer’s cafe at Shinfield View. It is important to us that we support carers in our wider community and this cafe is a great opportunity to do so.
“We understand the challenging nature of working in the care sector and hope that this cafe will provide a safe space for carers to come together, share their experiences and build a support network.
“We look forward to welcoming carers from the local community to our cafe and hope that it will become a valuable resource for the caring community.”
The cafe is being set up to support those in the sector who work in challenging environments and may be alone in their workplaces.
Organisers hope the initiative will grow over time, helping to strengthen the support for those working in social care at a time when employees face unprecedented pressures.
The cafe is open from 2.30pm-4.30pm on the last Friday of every month.
