Do you care for someone who could not manage without you or are you someone that is cared for?
It is important that carers stay as fit and healthy as possible. We want to help carers however we can only do this if you let us know you are a carer and register yourself as a carer.
Under NHS regulations all GPs are required to compile a register of carers. This identifies carers and their needs so that support can be offered when needed if you care for a relative, friend or neighbour who is dependent on that help. The person being cared for may be handicapped, have a debilitating physical or mental illness or be in frail health and can be any age.
Register with us as a Carer
We may be able to help you and ensure that your own health needs are met in the most appropriate way. To do this please register with us as a carer:
Pick up the form at reception and complete it there.
Useful Contacts
Carers Choices – Search for Care
Search for Care: With our easy to use search tool, you can find care that meets your needs, in your location, fast.
Telephone Number: 01223 207 770
Website: Care Choices – Search for Care
Care Services Directory Stoke-on-Trent (incorporating Staffordshire)
The Care Services Directory for Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. This Directory is designed to help you with information to support your care needs, including: Finding residential care, Paying for care, Support to remain independent, Specialist care services including home care. If you would like a free copy of the Directory, call the Contact Centre on 0800 561 0015.
Telephone Number: 01223 207 770
Website: Care Services Directory
Carelink
Befriending and welfare checks for isolated older people across Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire. Carelink offer understanding, friendship, welfare checks and monitoring for those who might otherwise be invisible.
Telephone Number: 01782 810 320 (ext 2)
Email Address: carelink@saltbox.org.uk
Website: Carelink
Carers Direct Helpline
If you are a carer, the helpline advisers can give you information to help make decisions about your personal support needs and the needs of the person you’re looking after.
Helpline Telephone Number: 0300 123 1053
Website: Carers Direct Helpline
Carers Hub
Carers Hub is a single point of contact for carers and their families in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. They aim to improve the lives of carers of all ages through support, advice, information and training.
Telephone Number: 0330 123 1937
Email Address: info@thecarershub.co.uk
Website: Carers Hub
Carers Trust
Carers Trust work to improve support, services and recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or addiction problems. They do this with a UK wide network of quality assured independent partners and through the provision of grants to help carers get the extra help they need to live their own lives.
Telephone Number: England – 0300 77 9600, Wales – 0292 009 0087
Alternate Telephone Number: Scotland – 0300 123 2008
Email Address: info@carers.org
Website: Carers Trust
Carers UK
Carers Online is a partnership website. It provides carers, those supporting them and others with national and local information.
Telephone Numbers: 0207 490 8818
Helpline Telephone Number: 0808 808 7777
Email Address: info@carersuk.org
Website: Carers UK
CASS The Carers Association
A local Staffordshire charity supporting families who provide care in the districts of Stafford, Cannock Chase, Lichfield, Tamworth, East Staffordshire and South Staffordshire for nearly 30 years. We are local people, who know the geographical area and the type of support available to you. All the CASS team have family Carer experience and understand that caring for someone can sometimes be challenging as well as pleasurable. We work closely with other organisations and health and social care to provide a service bespoke to your needs.
Helpline Telephone Number: 01785 606675 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday – 10am to 4pm)
North Staffordshire Carers Association
North Staffs Carers Association help informal, unpaid Carers in the North Staffordshire area. They offer information, training and ongoing support, in the most appropriate way, to Carers of all ages, ensuring that each case is treated in a confidential manner.
Telephone Number: 01782 793 100
Schizophrenia Carers Group (Burton upon Trent)
Meets 1st Monday every month 7.30pm – 9.00pm.
Telephone Number: 01283 716 608
Alternate Telephone Number: 01283 812 621
Social care and support guide on the NHS website
If you or someone you know needs help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability, this website explains your options and where you can get support.
Southern Staffordshire Carers Association
CASS is a registered charity, which provides confidential advice, information and emotional support and a range of other services to unpaid Carers living in the districts of Cannock Chase, East Staffs, Lichfield, South Staffs, Stafford and Tamworth.
Telephone Number: 01785 222 365
Helpline Telephone Number: 01785 606 675
Email Address: enquiries@carersinformation.org.uk
Staffordshire Connects
Staffordshire Connects is our easy to use directory providing details about hundreds of different care and support services, organisations, local activities, events, clubs and community groups taking place across the county.
Email Address: staffordshire.connects@staffordshire.gov
Website: Staffordshire Connects
Staffordshire Together for Carers Services
Staffordshire Together for Carers service is delivered in partnership with a range of organisations committed to supporting Carers.
Telephone Number: 03450 138 208
Email Address: admin@n-compass.org.uk