Viv Bass, like many others, was disappointed when Carer Support Wiltshire events had to be cancelled
IT’S BEEN 15 months since the doors were forced to close on Carer Support Wiltshire’s face-to-face carer cafes and support groups. This week the charity are delighted to finally be able to welcome carers back for a cuppa, cake and a chat at venues all across Wiltshire.
Volunteer Viv Bass has been helping to run cafés for carers for many years and says she was “absolutely devastated” when they had to close in March of last year.
She said: “We usually have 10-12 carers who regularly attend. Over the years many have formed their own friendship groups – it’s lovely to see them going off to have lunch together. Since the first lockdown I’ve been ringing everyone fortnightly because I didn’t want them to feel abandoned. I’ve updated them on how everyone is getting on.