Are You a Carer?
If you are please let us know at Reception - we may be able to help you.
There is a wealth of information on NHS UK about carers and caring. Below are some links into the site that we hope you will find useful.
- What's your situation - Whether you need care or are a Carer both permenant or temporary, there is support available.
- Care services and advice - How to get care, the types of services and wellbeing advice such as respite care.
- Money and your rights - Do you know your tenancy rights as a carer? Are you aware of all the funding available? Do you need help with disability benefits or tax credits?
Contact Carers Direct
Telephone
0300 123 1053
Helpline Information
http://www.nhs.uk/carersdirect/carerslives/updates/pages/carersdirecthelpline.aspx
Email
CarersDirect@nhschoices.nhs.uk
Office Hours
Lines are open 8am to 9pm Monday to Friday, 11am to 4pm at weekends. Calls are free from UK landlines.
Care and support services might typically include:
Local Carers Network - support for carers
Are you a carer? Do you look after someone? A parent, a partner, a friend or neighbour?
Carers Network is a local independent charity that can help you if you are over 18 and looking after an adult living in The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea, City of Westminster or London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham.
They can help you with: carers assessments; information and advice; accessing grants to assist you in your caring role; social events and activities.
For more information, or to refer yourself, please contact Carers Network today:
t: 020 8960 3033
e: carers@carers-network.org.uk
w: www.carers-network.org.uk
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