It’s important that everyone who works here at Burford Medical Centre knows you are a carer so that we can offer you help and support if you need it. Anyone who looks after a friend or family member who cannot manage without them, and is unpaid, can register. This includes carers under the age of 18. Please complete this form and return to the practice.
Carers UK
Carers UK provides information and advice on caring, helps carers connect with each other, campaigns with carers for change, and use innovation to improve services.
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
Email
info@carersuk.org
Website
Carers UKCarers Oxfordshire
Carers Oxfordshire is delivered by Action for Carers, an independent charity. They provide the Oxfordshire statutory service to unpaid carers of someone who lives in Oxfordshire as commissioned by Oxfordshire County Council. They offer support to unpaid adult carers (18+) who provide necessary support to a family member or friend who has a disability, illness, addiction, condition or other need for support.
Telephone
01235 424715
Email
carersinfo@carersoxfordshire.org.uk
Website
Carers OxfordshireThe Gloucestershire carers hub
The Gloucestershire carers hub (provided by PeoplePlus) is now delivering a range of support services for carers, including:
Information, advice and guidance
Carers assessment and support planning
Carers Emergency Scheme
Carers Breaks
Hospital and GP Liaison
Positive Caring education and training
Skills development, employment and training opportunities
Carers emotional support and counselling
Peer support and support groups
Telephone
0300 111 9000
Email
carers@peopleplus.uk
Website
www.gloucestershirecarershub.co.ukCarers Trust
Carers Trust works to transform the lives of carers who provide unpaid care for family members or friends. Through a network of local carer organisations, they provide funding and support, deliver innovative and evidence-based programmes and raise awareness and influence policy.
Telephone
0300 772 9600
Website
Carers TrustCarers First
Carers First was established in 1991, by carers who wanted to help others in a similar situation. Today, Carers First works with over 39,000 unpaid carers, providing practical information and support both locally and online. Please visit their website to find more information and to view the online support available.
Telephone
0300 303 1555
Website
Carers FirstMy Time
MyTime is a UK-based charity that exists to support young carers aged between 5 and 25. They offer opportunities to unwind, experience new things and meet other young carers through activity days and an online youth group, as well as school support and an employability programme to help young carers into further education, training or work.
Website
My Time Young CarersBe Free Young Carers
Be Free Young Carers are an independent Oxfordshire charity championing young carers. Their aim is to create lasting change for children and teenagers aged 8 – 17 who care for loved ones. Their support helps young carers rediscover their childhood, build confidence, and thrive through offering emotional support and counselling, activities and youth groups, and a befriending service to help with social isolation.
Telephone
01235 838554
Email
yc@befreeyc.org.uk
Website
Be FreeCare Matters Magazine
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A free magazine for unpaid carers.