Carers
Derbyshire and Derby City Young Carers
Support children and young people who regularly care for a family member.
Telephone: 01246 207752
Website: www.actionforchildren.org.uk
Carers Direct
NHS signposting service for carers with useful advice and guidance.
Website: www.nhs.uk/carersdirect
Sheffield Carers' Centre
The major independent charity offering support to Sheffield carer by providing high quality information, advice, advocacy and support. It seeks to reach out to all carers and to ensure that their needs are met.
Telephone: 0114 278 8942
Website: www.sheffieldcarers.org.uk
Young Carers
Sheffield Young Carers is an independent charity that has existed in Sheffield since 1997. It is dedicated to supporting young carers across the city.
Telephone: 0114 258 4595
Website: www.sheffieldyoungcarers.org.uk
Carers in Derbyshire
If you’ve just become a carer, or had an increase in your caring responsibilities, it can be difficult to know where to start when it comes to getting help and support.
Facebook: @carersinderbyshire
Twitter: @CarersinDerbys
Website: www.carersinderbyshire.org.uk
Care Homes
Moving into a care home is a big decision and it can cost a lot of money. Before choosing a care home for you or someone you know, it’s worth considering all of the options.
Website: www.nhs.uk
Health Watch Derbyshire
Local and national support services and information for carers in Derbyshire.
Telephone: 01773 880786
Facebook: @HealthwatchDerbyshire
Twitter: @HWDerbyshire
Website: www.healthwatchderbyshire.co.uk
SPODA
Help and support for families and carers of substance users within Derbyshire.
Telephone: 0800 068 5718
Website: www.insidetime.org
Derby SEND Information Advice and Support Service
Provide support to parents & carers of children with disabilities.
Telephone: 01332 641414
Website: www.derbysendiass.org.uk
Email: SENDIASS@derby.gov.uk
Crossroads East Midlands
National charity who provide care and support to services to Carers at home.
Telephone: 0115 9628920
Website: www.emcrossroads.co.uk
Emergency Card Scheme for Carers
The emergency card provides peace of mind to carers if anything should happen to them.To request a Carers Emergency Card you will need to complete an application form.
Telephone: 08456 058 058
Derbyshire Carers Association
Derbyshire Carers Association recognise that the responsibility of caring for someone who cannot manage at home without help often places great physical and emotional strain upon the Carer. Whether you care for someone for a few hours a week or for 24 hours a day, they can offer you a wide range of confidential and independent services, helping you to care.
Telephone: 01663 745500
Facebook: @derbyshirecarers
Twitter: @derbyshirecarer
Website: www.derbyshirecarers.co.uk
Carers' Breaks and Respite Care
Respite care means taking a break from caring, while the person you care for is looked after by someone else. It lets you take time out to look after yourself and helps stop you becoming exhausted and run down. There are lots of respite care options available.
Website: www.nhs.uk
Carers UK
They’re here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don’t have to care alone.
Telephone: 0808 808 7777
Website: www.carersuk.org
Email: info@carersuk.org