Forward Carers
Simon Fenton is an experienced leader in the health and social care sector, currently serving as Chief Executive of Forward Carers since September 2014. Prior to this role, Simon held a position in Strategic Commissioning at Birmingham City Council from 2006 to 2014 and worked as a Social Worker at Sandwell Council between 1998 and 2000. Simon holds a Master's degree with Merit in Health and Social Care Partnerships from the University of Birmingham and a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Birmingham City University.
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Forward Carers
Forward Carers is an award-winning social enterprise that prides itself on making a real difference to the lives of carers through working in partnership. Forward Carers provides advice and support to organisations such as public bodies, providers and employers. We are proud to launch Working for Carers in Birmingham, a membership and accreditation scheme that helps organisations identify and better support carers in their workforce MISSION statement Our mission is to improve the physical and mental wellbeing of carers, young and old, including parent carers, so that families stay healthier and happier together, for longer. VISION Statement Our vision is a world where carers are happy and healthy and have the skills and knowledge to carry out their caring role. Carers will be able to fulfil their potential and their ambitions in life and work. The caring role will be recognised for its valuable contribution to society. Our Values: Our values underpin everything we do. We promise to be: Carer-centred: Carers at the heart of everything we do Impact-driven: Making a real difference to carer wellbeing True-partnership: Collaborating with others to improve carers’ lives