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Worcestershire Association of Carers is an independent source of information
advice and support for all adult carers of all client groups in Worcestershire
e-mail: mail@carersworcs.org.uk Tel. 01905 26500
CARERS IN TOUCH
A Telephone Information and Helpline Service
for all carers across the county
Due to funding limitations, this service is available only on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10am to 3pm
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CARERS HANDBOOK Information and advice about many aspects of being a carer The handbook is currently out of print a new edition will be available in June 2008 ; the information in the original handbook is still accessible at and available to download immediately as a series pdf files |
FREE BENEFITS ADVICE FOR CARERS
Due to the absence of funding, this service is no longer available.
Contact the Association for alternative support services |
CARERS GROUPS
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Carers Groups, facilitated by the Association, offer practical and emotional support. Help with respite and transport is available They usually meet monthly and are based across the county in Bromsgrove, Droitwich Spa, Evesham, Kidderminster, Malvern, Martley, Pershore, Stourport & Worcester NEW GROUP from April 2007 in Inkberrow There is also a list of other groups for carers in the county which support carers of people with specific needs or conditions |
| CARERS EMERGENCY CARD
The free Carers' Emergency Card makes sure that the person you care for is informed if you, the carer, are involved in an accident or taken ill. There is also a card that can be carried by someone you care for if you are concerned they may wander away and become lost or disoriented. CARERS EMERGENCY CARD - details and Application Form |
CARER SUPPORT, INFORMATION & ADVICE EVENTS
| The Association organises practical information events to support carers in their caring role. These include basic First Aid, money matters and more specialist areas.
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CARING NEWS -
| A regular newsletter "Caring News" is sent four times a year, free of charge, to all carers on the mailing list The current edition of Caring News is also available as a pdf document and can be downloaded by clicking on the link below Caring News: May 2008 edition Archive of Previous Editions |
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Fill in the yellow GP Carers Registration Card and take it to your surgery to make sure that the practice will remember and bear in mind that you are a carer. Cards are available at practices or direct from the Association |
TIME OUT
'Time Out' enables carers to have an occasional break by buying in respite when circumstances have become just too much During Carers Week 2007 a number of organisations displayed their opportunities for carers to develop your skills and interests - have a look at what might interest you. |
To contact the Association
e-mail: mail@carersworcs.org.uk
Tel. 01905 26500 Fax 01905 74521617H Shrub Hill Industrial Estate
Shrub Hill Road
Worcester WR4 9EL
More information for Carers is also available from these organisations
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL ADULT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES CARERS UNIT (Quick version: www.snipurl.com/10sj7 )
CAN YOU CLAIM TAX BACK ? - interest paid on building society or bank accounts is almost always taxed before you get it If you don't pay tax, or only pay tax at 10%, contact the Inland Revenue to reclaim overpaid tax More details from www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk/taxback/intro or telephone the Taxback Helpline on 0845 077 6543 |
