CARERS
Information & Support
A carer is someone who looks after a friend, partner or relative and provides them with emotional support or practical help. The links below connect to local and national organisations dedicated to helping carers.
About being a Carer
INTRODUCTION TO CARE & SUPPORTCARERS ASSESSMENTSSHARING YOUR HOME: ADVICE FOR CARERSCARERS BREAKS & RESPITE CAREBEING A YOUNG CARER - YOUR RIGHTSHELP FOR YOUNG CARERSBenefits
CARE AFTER HOSPITALBENEFITS FOR CARERSBENEFITS FOR UNDER 65sBENEFITS FOR OVER 65sOTHER BENEFITSHow to
MENTAL HEALTH AFTERCAREHOW TO DEAL WITH CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR IN ADULTSHOW TO FEED SOMEONE YOU CARE FORHOW TO CAREMEDICINES: TIPS FOR CARERSHOW TO FEED SOMEONE YOU CARE FORHOW TO HELP SOMEONE YOU CARE FOR KEEP CLEANHOW TO CARE FOR SOMEONE WITH COMMUNICATION DIFFICULTIESHOW TO MOVE LIFT AND HANDLE SOMEONE ELSECARE AFTER ILLNESS OR HOSPITAL DISCHARGEOrganisations
WORK & DISABILITYCARERS TRUSTCARERS GOV.UKCARERS UKHELP FROM SOCIAL SERVICES & CHARITIESCARE SERVICES, EQUIPMENT & CARE HOMESHELP AT HOME FROM A PAID CARERLocal Carer's Support Services
Carers Support
If you spend time caring for someone, either a family member or someone else, please let us know as we may be able to help you
What you are doing is important and the NHS has a number of services to support carers, including:
- Flu vaccination at the practice
- NHS Health Check
(If you are over 45, please call reception (01420 84676) to book.
If you are aged 20-44 Your NHS Health Check can be done at a Carer's Hub. Please contact Boots, who offer this service, on 01420 83126.
Carers Hub
The Princess Royal Trust for Carer's runs the Carer's Hub in Alton.
St. Mary's Church,
Anstey Road
ALTON
First Thursday of the month from 10am to 4pm
Carers and those cared-for are welcome to drop in.
Pick up information and chat over soup and a roll.
Call Claire 07769 170 246
Carers Support & Dementia Advice
This service is commissioned by the CCG and Hampshire County Council
What you are doing is important and the NHS has a number of services to support carers, including:
- Carer Support Service
This service operates on a preventative basis to help unpaid carers (including young adult carers) with support, information and advice. Any adult caring for another adult with any condition/illness can get advice, signposting and support for up to 12 months. - Groups
- Monthly Peer Support Groups - online and face to face in risk-assessed venues.
- Weekly online guided meditation sessions
- Monthly Peer Support Groups - online and face to face in risk-assessed venues.
- Dementia Advice Service
Two visits to assess the needs of a service user to support and enable safe and independent living.(ie Funded Telecare, medication management, social inclusion and benefits signposting). Thereafter, telephone contact is made every six months.
For self-referrals, professional and agency referrals please email or ring:
EMAILCALL 01264 332297
Providing Support across Hampshire
POSTCARD - CARER SUPPORTWe may be called "Andover Mind," but we actually provide services right across Hampshire, supporting people with mental ill-health as well as adult carers who care for an adult and people living with dementia and mild cognitive impairment
FACEBOOKTWITTERINSTAGRAMHampshire Parent & Carer Network
Free monthly parent and carer sessions run by Hampshire Parent & Carer Network, and supported by Hampshire CAMHS. These sessions offer opportunities to speak to other parents and carers who have young people who are struggling with their mental and emotional health. Relevant workshops are led by experts. No need to book. Just turn up.
