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Carers



A carer is someone who provides unpaid care by looking after an ill, frail or disabled family member, friend or partner.

This section provides information for anyone who is caring for somebody either in their own home or somewhere else. It includes a list of useful organisations both locally and nationally which will be able to help you get the help and support you need as a carer, for example, advice on any financial help you may be entitled to, advice on getting a break  from caring, going to work and so on.


SOUTH WARWICKSHIRE CARERS SUPPORT SERVICES
This organisation provides information and a wide range of services and support to carers in South Warwickshire which will enable carers to provide best possible care for their loved ones whilst maintaining the best possible lives for themselves.

www.swcss.org.uk

Helpline Number:  01926 485486


CARERS UK
This is an organisation of carers who are working towards recognising the true value of carers contributions to society, and get the practical, financial and emotional support they need.

They can provide you with information on how to get help, financial advice, work and caring, help with fuel costs and much more.

www.carersuk.org

Advice Line: 0808 808 7777

Email: adviceline@carersuk.org


CROSSROADS
Crossroads is a charity providing short term breaks to carers in their own homes. They work with other 35,000 individuals and their families, helping carers to make a life of their own outside of caring.

www.crossroads.org.uk  |  www.crossroads.org.uk/coventry

Telephone Number: 02476 258816
(Coventry and Warwickshire Branch)


ROYAL PRINCESS TRUST FOR CARERS
Royal Princess Trust for Carers is the largest provider of comprehensive carers support services in the UK providing quality information, advice and support services to over 400,000 carers, including 25,000 young carers.

www.carers.org  |  www.youngcarers.net

Website contains information for young carers such as dealing with problems at school, caring for someone with a long term illness, discussion boards and chat rooms and interactive questions and answers

Telephone Number: 0844 800 4361
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