Carers UK
They’re here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don’t have to care alone.
Phone
0808 808 7777
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Carers UK
Email
info@carersuk.orgSocial care and support guide
If you or someone you know needs help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability, this guide explains your options and where you can get support.
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NHS: Social care and support guideAcquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Attend ABI is a service designed to support adults who have an acquired and non-progressive brain injury. It aims to support individuals and their carers to build confidence particularly through the development of new experiences and networks. The service is aimed at clients who have substantially completed their medical rehabilitation but who do not feel ready, or need additional support, to engage meaningfully with their local community.
Phone
0845 450 0285
Website
www.attend.org.uk/projectsAdvice Drop-In – Carer’s Network
If you need advice or information about anything related to your caring role, do come along to any of the 2 drop-ins and speak to one of our specialist Information, Advice & Guidance workers, who will be happy to help. Please telephone for details.
Phone
020 8960 3033
Email
carers@carers-network.org.uk
Website
www.carers-network.org.ukCarer’s Support Group – Age UK
Quarterly events combining relaxation, discussion and information sharing music and peer support to older people who are caring for a partner or adult, and who need a break from caring responsibilities to maintain their level of activity and support to a vulnerable relative or partner.
Phone
020 8969 9105
Email
administration@aukc.org.uk
Website
www.ageuk.org.ukCarer’s Support, Advice, Social Activities, Training and Forums
Carers Network offer lots of support for Carers. Please contact for up to date information and availability
Phone
020 8960 3033
Email
carers@carers-network.org.uk
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Carers NetworkLearning Disability Carers
A programme of social activities for carers of people with learning disabilities. They will continue this by providing 10 activities for over 30 carers and provide advice and information to over 50 carers.
Phone
0208 964 0544
Email
enquiries@equalpeoplemencap.org.uk
Website
www.equalpeoplemencap.org.ukOne-to-One Support for Carers
Information, advice and support for unpaid carers – people looking after someone who cannot manage on their own. Advice on: benefits and grants for carers and people they look after; community care assessments and how to get support from the Council; carer personal budgets; local services available for carers; how to get support for the person with care needs.
Phone
0800 032 1089Time For Me – Carers
A programme providing weekly activities and trips to give older unpaid carers time for themselves away from their caring role
Phone
020 8962 4141
Website
www.openage.org.uk