Support for Carers
Support for Carers
As a carer you have a right to ask for an assessment of your needs as a carer of someone with a mental illness. It is important that your health and well being is maintained and that you are supported in your caring role.
Each local authority has a Carers Co-ordinator or Case Worker who is able to offer help, information and support. For further details contact:
Bournemouth Care Direct
Tel: 01202 454979
Email: caredirect@bournemouth.gov.uk
www.bournemouth.gov.uk
Dorset Direct
Tel: 01305 221016
Email: adultaccess@dorsetcc.gov.uk
www.dorsetforyou.com
Poole Adult Services Helpdesk
Tel: 01202 633902
Email: sshelpdesk@poole.gov.uk
www.poole.gov.uk
Out of hours: 01202 657279
Help & Care fact sheets Nos. 1 – 4 that are of particular interest to carers.
- 1. Carers Rights and Assessments
- 2. Carers Allowance
- 3. Training for Carers
- 4. Support Groups for Carers
Contact 0300 111 3303 for further details.