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Gloucestershire Carers Emergency Scheme
Do you care for someone? What would happen if you got caught in a emergency?
The Gloucestershire Carers Emergency Scheme (CES) can help. It will help to give you peace of mind that the person that you care for will receive support if an emergency arises which prevents you from caring for them.
Emergency situations for example could be :
– becoming ill or having an unplanned hospital admission
– other family emergencies
– being delayed due to unexpected travel issues
Website: www.gloucestershire.gov.uk
Caring for someone approaching the end of their life
This can be a sad and challenging time for you; you may want answers to questions which are difficult to ask. This leaflet gives you details about several organisations that may be able to help.
It is often helpful, where possible, to plan for death in a positive and proactive way. Some of the information in the following links may be helpful.
A+bility
Ability are Gloucestershire County Council approved providers, offering support to families and carers, including practical parenting support and placement support to carers.
Telephone: 01453 827978
Website: www.abilityonline.co.uk
Email: admin@abilityonline.co.uk
Lifeline Groups
A group where craft activities are on offer, whilst others just come for the company, tea & cake and a listening ear; able to offer transport. Every Thursday, 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm
Location: 3C Community Church, Church Road, Cam
Telephone: 01453 546775
Website: www.carersgloucestershire.org.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: 020 7378 4999
Website: www.carersuk.org
Email: info@carersuk.org
Gloucestershire Young Carers
Charity providing help, support and opportunities to young carers.
Telephone: 01452 733060
Website www.glosyoungcarers.org.uk
Gloucestershire Carers Hub
What help can I get from Gloucestershire Carers Hub?
- Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG), from our supportive Triage team
- Wellbeing support
- Signposting to other services
- Contingency Planning Support
- Benefits and financial advice
- Full carers assessments, support planning and reviews
- Access to groups
- Training, social gatherings and activities
- Access to the Carer Aware Discount Scheme
- Professional counselling service
- Buddy Up
- Employment support
Gloucestershire Carers Hub offers a safe space to talk about you and your caring role, they will work with you to identify how they can support you.
To find out more, call the Triage Team on 0300 111 9000, they are open Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9am-5pm, Tuesday & Thursday 8am-8pm.
Website: www.gloucestershirecarershub.co.uk
Carer's Cafe
An informal drop-in session for carers of all ages to share experiences and seek information on support and advice. Refreshments along with a warm welcome!
Location: Vale Community Hospital, Lister Road
Website: www.carersgloucestershire.org.uk
Parkinsons
We offer information, friendship and support to local people with Parkinson’s, their families and carers.
Website: www.localsupport.parkinsons.org.uk