If someone relies on
you for help with daily living - you are a Carer. A Carer is someone of
any age who provides unpaid help and support to a relative, friend,
partner or child, who cannot manage by themselves - for example - because
of physical or mental incapacity, illness, age-related frailty, or due to
alcohol or other substance dependency.
You may not have thought of yourself as a Carer before but recognising that
you are can help you access services and support.
There are many organisations in Norfolk providing services designed to make
life easier for Carers but it can be difficult to know who to contact for what.
Welcome | New Carers in Norfolk website coming soon!!
An exciting new website is being developed for Carers in Norfolk which will become a 'one-stop-shop' providing information about services available to Carers and Young Carers in the County and the organisations and groups providing them. Carers will be able to search for support groups in their area and there will be a calendar of Carer's events, news articles and video reports from Carers speaking about their experiences and use of services. Carer's groups and organisations will be able to upload information about themselves and events they are organising. The new website will also provide comprehensive information about support available for Carers in Norfolk that will supplement the 'Who Cares' booklet.
The 'Who Cares' booklet is a directory of information and services available for Carers in Norfolk. The new edition has just been released and following extensive work and consultation with Carers in Norfolk it has been rebranded the 'Carers Handbook'. Over the years this publication has become a central reference for both Carers and Care Professionals alike and with the redesign it is envisaged this will continue. If you would like a paper copy of the new edition, please contact Norfolk Carers Helpline (see below). Alternatively you can download a .pdf version here! (Click on the picture below).
In the meantime, if you need
further information, help or support please
call Norfolk Carers Helpline on 0808 808
9876
Email
norfolkcarershelpline@crossroads.org.uk
or look at their website
www.norfolkcarershelpline.org.uk
If you would like to make make any suggestions for the new website or for improvements or amendments to "Who Cares" please get in touch with the Carers Information Officer who will be pleased to receive your comments and ideas.