Important: Emergency/ Crisis situations
If the person you care for lives in Bournemouth, Christchurch or Poole, contact the Adult Social Care Contact Centre by phone on 01202 123654.
Carers assessment
A carer’s assessment is a conversation with a professional social care worker about how being a carer affects you and the way you are able to live your life. It’s an opportunity to make sure you have all the information you need and a chance to find out about the services and support that could help you in your caring role. It is free and open to any carer, regardless of their financial circumstances.
Please speak to our carer’s lead, Paulette, for more information.
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
Website
Carers UK
Email
info@carersuk.orgCarers Trust
Carers Trust works to transform the lives of unpaid carers. It partners with its network of local carer organisations to provide funding and support, deliver innovative and evidence-based programmes and raise awareness and influence policy. Carers Trust’s vision is that unpaid carers are heard and valued, with access to support, advice and resources to enable them to live fulfilled lives.
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Carers TrustAge UK
If you look after a partner, relative or friend who’s disabled or ill due to physical or mental health, you’re a carer – even if you don’t think of yourself as one. Age UK provides emotional and practical help, as well as advice on what financial support is available to you.
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Help & Advice for CarersSocial 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 guideUnderstanding Dementia Better
Understanding Dementia Better is free, online training for family and friends supporting someone with dementia.
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Understanding Dementia Better TrainingSafe+Well
Safe+Well support people who want to buy their own daily living aids to help them live more independently.
Whether you are getting older, have recently been in hospital, have a disability or are caring for someone, Safe+Well are here to help you.
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Safe and WellBCP Carer support
BCP Carer Support (previously known as CRISP) are here for all unpaid adult carers looking after someone who would not be able to manage without their support in Bournemouth Christchurch or Poole.
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BCP Carers ServiceLeonardo Carer Support
Leonardo Carer Support is an independent charity that helps people living in Dorset who provide unpaid care, for a friend or family member who due to illness, disability, mental health problems or an addiction, cannot cope without their support.
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Leonardo Carer SupportHelp and Kindness
Help and Kindness are passionate about helping people to thrive and flourish in Dorset. They do this by making and supporting connections between people and all kinds of services and support across the county and beyond; linking people to things that can make a positive difference to them and those around them.
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#HelpAndKindness for Dorset
What to do if the person you care for is admitted to hospital
If the person you care for has been admitted to Bournemouth or Christchurch or Poole Hospitals and you’d like some help and support:
– Please call 0300 019 8714 or email carersupport@uhd.nhs.uk
– For more information on support available – Carers Support service
– If the person you care for been admitted to Dorset County Hospital and you’d like some help and support?
– Please call the Patient Experience Team on 0800 7838058 or email pals@dchft.nhs.uk
– For more information – Carer Information | Dorset County Hospital