Carers Support
Details of the many Local and National Carers Support Organisations together with contact details.
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Local Carers Support Organisations
Helping you stay independent for longer by providing you with resources to look after yourself, stay safe and connected with your local community.
Website:
https://www.connecttosupporthampshire.org.uk/
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Andover Mind provides a Carers Support service for all carers living in Hampshire.
Phone 01264 332297
Email: mind@andovermind.org.uk
Carers Together
Carers Active Listening Line: 08000 323 456 (open 365 days a year, Mon - Fri 10.00am - 8.00pm & Bank Holidays & Weekends 10.00am - 4.00pm)
Phone: 01794 519495
Email:
admin@carerstogether.org.uk
Princess Royal Trust for Carers in Hampshire offers information, support, advice and emergency respite services for all carers in Hampshire.
Phone: 01264 835246
Email: info@carercentre.com
Mental Health Carers Support Workers who can be contacted via our local Community Mental Health Team.
Website:
https://hants.gov.uk/socialcareandhealth/adultsocialcare/mental-health
The Source is a charity committed to supporting young people in Aldershot and surrounding areas.
Telephone: 01252 333330
Email:
nolimits@thesourceforyou.co.uk
Website: https://www.thesourceforyou.co.uk/
Voluntary group which offers neighbourly help to people in their local communities.
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Help for Surrey carers
We provide help for carers across Surrey. Young carers, adult carers, professionals who work with carers, simply click below to find the information which is right for you.
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Young Carers
Hampshire has many local projects and support groups for young carers.
Website:
https://www.hants.gov.uk/socialcareandhealth/childrenandfamilies/supportyoungpeople/youngcarers
For those requiring a carers assessment
Anyone who may need support in their caring role has a right to a carer’s assessment
This means if you are a carer you can have a carer’s assessment regardless of the amount or type of care you provide, your financial circumstances or your level of need for support.
Website:
https://www.hants.gov.uk/socialcareandhealth/adultsocialcare/carers-assessment
National Carers Support Organisations
Carers UK provides a wealth of information and support including:
An advice line - 0808 808 7777
An online forum to share information, support and advice.
An Upfront guide for carers who are new to the maze of benefits and entitlements.
A Looking after someone guide, for anyone caring for family or friends. The guide outlines your rights as a carer and gives an overview of the practical and financial support available.
Being heard - a self-advocacy guide to help you navigate a confusing system, get your message across and cope with complex thoughts and emotions when you are caring.
Health advice to help carers look after themselves.
Website: https://www.carersuk.org/
Learn how to manage your own wellbeing while caring for someone else. Get information and tips on looking after your mental health and finding support.
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National Careline
For older people and their relatives who need advice.
The National Careline provides support and information to the elderly, their carers and their families. We provide help and assistance by way of our free helpline 0800 0699 784, and website that offers lots of advice and information relevant to the needs and aspirations of older people.
Phone: 0800 0699 784
Website: https://www.thenationalcareline.org/
Caring for someone | UK GOV Support.
Includes benefits and financial support you can get, flexible working and helping someone with their benefit claim.
Website:
https://www.gov.uk/browse/disabilities/carers
Explore what financial support you can get through welfare benefits and grants based on your circumstances.
Website: https://www.turn2us.org.uk/
Carers Trust is a national organisation of carers' support services with a network of independently managed centres across the UK.
The centres provide a range of services, including information and advice on benefits, care and access to services, advocacy, support, and practical help for carers.
Phone: 0300 772 9600
Website: https://carers.org/
Carers Network can support you if you are an adult unpaid carer looking after someone over 18 who lives in the City of Westminster, The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea or The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.
Website:
https://www.carers-network.org.uk/
The UK’s only national membership charity for carers, Carers UK is both a supportive community and a movement for change.
Phone: 0345 241 0954
Email: hello@caringtogether.org
Website: https://www.caringtogether.org/
Mobilise is an online community of unpaid carers offering support, advice and 'virtual cuppas'.
Email: info@mobiliseonline.co.uk
Website:
https://www.mobiliseonline.co.uk/
Every older person should be included and valued.
Through campaigning, local support, advice and friendship, we’re changing the way we age.
You can call the advice line on Tel: 0800 055 6112. We’re open 8am to 7pm, every day of the year.
Website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/
NHS | Social care telephone helplines and forums.
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