Calling all Carers! We want to hear from you.
Are you a carer or unsure whether you meet the criteria to fit into this category? Please click on the form below.
We would like to introduce you to our Carer Champions, Judy & Megan. They are here to coordinate the identification and support of carers within St Peters Hill Surgery, acting as a voice for carers and they are your key point of contact for any carer related information that you might need. They have also put together this the following information leaflet which is jam packed full of useful resources including contact numbers for local and national services which are here to help you.
Carers Information Leaflet
Carers FIRST is a charity which supports people who look after a relative or friend who could not manage without their help. They work across areas in London, the South East and East of England.
They also offer support for young adult carers (aged 16-25) who help look after someone in their family, or a friend who is ill, disabled, or misuses drugs or alcohol.
You can contact them by email: hello@carersfirst.org.uk or phone: 0300 303 1555
The Carers FIRST forum can also be accessed 24-7
https://www.carersfirst.org.uk/forum
Lincolnshire County Council Young Carers Service
Young carers can be a member of any family, from any background, and in any situation. The Lincolnshire Young Carers service helps and supports children and young people up to the age of 18 who are helping to care for someone at home.
You can contact them by email: youngcarers@lincolnshire.gov.uk or phone: 01522 553275
The Lincolnshire County Council also run a Dementia Support Service, provided by the Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT). The service gives you access to a support worker who will provide guidance and advice throughout all stages of your dementia journey.
If you require specialist Dementia support, you can contact them by email: lpn-tr.dementiasupportservice@nhs.net
or phone: 0303 123 4000
Every-One is a Lincolnshire based social enterprise and registered charity that aims to work inclusively with everyone, to ensure that every one carer and people that are cared for, are at the centre of their own wellbeing.
You can contact them by email: hello@every-one.org.uk or phone: 01522 811582
Total Voice is a partnership between VoiceAbility, Barnardo’s and Age UK Lincoln. Within Lincolnshire, Total Voice delivers free, independent and confidential advocacy.
You can contact them by email: TVL@voiceability.org or phone: 01522 706580
An online information and advice library, and directory of services and activities, for people and their families in Lincolnshire.
You can contact them by email: Lincs2Advice@ageuklsl.org.uk or phone: 0300 303 8789
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EfC is a network of forward thinking employers who recognise the benefits of supporting employees with caring responsibilities.
You can contact them by email: client.services@carersuk.org or phone: 020 7378 4956
Admiral Nurses are specialist dementia nurses. They support families when times are difficult, by providing:
One-to-One support
Expert guidance
Practical solutions to help you live more positively with dementia
You can contact them by email: admiralnurses@stbarnabashospice.co.uk or phone: 01522 551205