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"How can I get my voice heard and make a difference?"
Do you want to have a say in local services or even at a national level?
There are a number of different ways in which to make your voice heard and your opinions count
Use your local councillor to get your views across or for highlighting a particular issue or concern. For a list of local councillors contact Access Bolton on 01204 333333 or visit www.bolton.gov.uk. You can write to your councillor at The Members' Secretariat, Town hall, Bolton, BL1 1RU.
Use your local MP, writing c/o House of Commons, London, SW1 OAA.
- Bolton West - Ruth Kelly MP
- Bolton South East - Brian Iddon MP
- Bolton North East - David Crausby MP
Use your Area Forum - meetings are held regularly at community venues, and anyone from the local area is welcome to attend. To find out about forthcoming meetings, please contact Access Bolton or visit www.bolton.gov.uk/areaforums.
Carers UK campaigns to improve carers' lives and has an 'Equal Partners' project - offering carers free information such as newsletters and briefings as well as access to training (for example, on media awareness, negotiation, and campaigning). The aim is to support carers to become more confident and effective in speaking up for carers' locally. Please contact Carers UK for more details or to register your interest in joining:
Carers UK Equal Partners
FREEPOST NWW8000A
Manchester
M4 9EZ
Or join on the website at www.carersuk.org/equalpartners
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