Carers

Support for Carers

“A Carer is a person who offers substantial and regular care to someone, who without it could not manage their daily living.”

                                            


What is a Carer ?

Carers provide unpaid care by looking after an ill, frail or disabled family member, friend or partner (Carers’ UK). 

·         Anyone can become a Carer; they come from all walks of life, all cultures and can be of any age.

·         Sometimes people do not recognise themselves as Carers, they feel they are just looking after their partner, family member or friends.

·         For some people the caring role develops gradually, for others it happens suddenly as a result of an illness or an accident.

·         The term “Carer” should not be confused with a paid care worker, or care assistant, who receives a wage for looking after someone.

·         There are nearly 6 million Carers in the UK, approximately 1 person in every 8, and every day another 6 thousand people take on a caring responsibility.

·         There are nearly 16 thousand Carers in North Lincolnshire (Census 2001), which is just over 10% of the total population. 

Caring for someone can be a rewarding experience; however it can be emotionally stressful and physically exhausting.

What Support is Available to Carers ?

Did you know that you are entitled to an assessment of your needs as a carer?

• Do you have time off from your caring role?
• Do you wish you had more time for yourself or for a social life?
• Do you receive the benefits you are entitled to?
• Do you wish you had time to attend a course or other activity?
• Do you wish you were able to continue or return to work?

If you can answer yes to any of these you may benefit from a Carers Needs Assessment.

How Can I Get a Needs Assessment Carried Out ?

If you would like an assessment of your needs as a carer please contact the Family Carer Team on 01724 298301, 01724 298271, 017 24 298378.

You can also download a form from here. Shortly this will be available to fill in online and email but in the meantime, please print it out and post to:

The Family Carer Team
Brumby Resource Centre
Scunthorpe
DN17 1QQ.

 Latest Edition of the Carer Group Newletter !

You can download the Family Carer Team leaflet here