Services: search results for ‘carers’
A quick search directory of national, regional and borough based clinical services
Marie Curie provide support for patients and carers through terminal illness.
Find information and support through the telephone helpline and online chat via their website.
Other services include Marie Curie nurses, Hospice care, helper and companion services.
This free service has been commissioned to support adult carers.
The offer includes:
- One to one information and support to carers
- Support via phone, text, email or face to face visits including home visits
- Groups and activities for carers
- Help to get Carers Trust grants
- Referrals to carefree breaks
- Free SIM cards
The offer in Southend includes funding for breaks for carers, support to help carers to access their own appointments and one-off respite break funding.
St Francis Hospice Social Workers
T. 01708 753319 ext. 2285
Social workers offer a wide variety of support to patients, carers, family and loved ones.
The Alzheimer's Society dementia advisors can help people living with dementia and their carers. They can provide practical help and emotional support via the telephone support or the online community connecting those in similar situations.
Offer a telephone support service for bereaved young people up to age 25, their families/ carers or individuals or families who have lost a child.
St Francis Hospice Pastoral Care
T. 01708 753319 ext. 2288
Support for people of all faiths and none are available for patients, family, friends, and carers and the team are open and inclusive to all wishing to receive spiritual care.
The British Heart Foundation provides information on heart and circulatory diseases.
Patients and carers can get support through the online support groups and communities, advice and guidance about heart and circulatory conditions and managing risk factors.
St Luke's Hospice Carer's Support
T. 01268 526259
St Luke's Hospice Carer's Support Coordinator will discuss a wide range of practical advice, financial advice, training and emotional support, as well as ways to look after yourself whilst in your carers role.
They also offer a variety of support groups – both virtual (online) and face to face