Information for Carers & Respite
Being a carer for someone with a long term illness or disability is hard work. Balancing the caring role with space and time for yourself is very important. Having a break from that pressure, whilst still having the assurance and support you, or the person you care for, needs, can be invaluable.
Fortunately, help is out there. The organisations listed below can provide advice, respite services and practical support for carers.
Carers Allowance
Carer's Allowance is a benefit to help people who look after someone who is disabled. You don't have to be related to, or live with, the person
you care for.
For more details follow the links below or see our page on benefits: Benefits and Finance
Website: www.direct.gov.uk/Carers Allowance
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Worcestershire Carers Unit
Worcestershire County Council Carers' Unit offers information and advice for professionals and carers relating to all aspects of carers assessments and carer support services.
North Wing First Floor,
Wildwood,
County Hall Campus,
Worcester,
WR5 2NP
Tel: 0800 389 2896
Website: www.worcestershire.gov.uk/Carers Unit
Email: carers@worcestershire.gov.uk
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Worcester Association of Carers
Worcestershire Association of Carers is an independent source of information, advice and support for the 57,000 unpaid adult carers in Worcestershire. They aim to raise awareness of the issues and experiences carers face whilst caring and can provide a variety of different services to support you in your role as a carer.
Polysec House,
Blackpole Trading Estate,
Hindlip Lane,
Worcester,
WR3 8TJ
Tel: 01905 751340
24hr Tel Helpline: 0300 012 4272
Website: www.carersworcs.org.uk
Email: mail@carersworcs.org.uk
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St Richard's Hospice Carer's Group
The only group in Worcestershire supporting carers of people facing life-limiting illnesses. The group meets on the second Monday of every month and usually on one other Monday as well as organising outings and other events. The service is free and are able to arrange sitters and transport.
St. Richard's Hospice,
Wildwood Drive,
Worcester,
WR5 2QT
Tel: 01905 763963
Website: www.strichards.org.uk/Carers Group
Email: enquiries@strichards.org.uk
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Worcestershire County Council
Worcestershire County Council provide social care services for all in the county and can provide respite and short breaks for people with a variety of needs. Contact them on the details below if you need to access a respite service for yourself or someone you care for.
Social Care,
PO Box 585,
Worcester,
WR4 4AD
Worcestershire HUB Tel: 0845 607 2000
Website: www.worcestershire.gov.uk/Social Care Services
Email: socialcare@worcestershire.gov.uk
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Carers UK
Carers UK is a membership organisation of carers, led by carers for carers. They seek to support and represent carers in their day to day role and develop wider understanding of carers and the work they do through representation in the media and political lobbying.
20 Great Dover Street,
London,
SE1 4LX
Tel: 020 7378 4999
Website: www.carersuk.org
Email: info@carersuk.org
To contact Carers UK advice line, use the following contact details:
Tel: 0808 808 7777
Email: adviceline@carersuk.org
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Vitalise
Vitalise is a national charity providing short breaks and respite care for people with disabilities, visually impaired people, and carers.
Short Break Bookings Team,
Shap Road Industrial Estate,
Shap Road,
Kendal,
Cumbria,
LA9 6NZ
Tel: 0845 345 1970
Website: www.vitalise.org.uk
Email: bookings@vitalise.org.uk
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Crossroads Care
Whilst operating as a social care provider Crossroads Care also provide a sitting service to give respite to carers.
