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Carers

Information about caring in Worcestershire for those looking after a relative, friend or neighbour who is ill, disabled, frail or in need of support.

Explore the Carers information using the links below. 

Shared LivesRed Navigation Arrow  Shared Lives Scheme

Family based care for vulnerable adults to share in family and community life and which promote the strengths and abilities of each individual.

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Red Navigation Arrow  Worcestershire Carers Unit

Find out about support available for carers, such as what money and benefits are available if you look after someone and how to take a break from caring.

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Care DirectoryRed Navigation Arrow  Worcestershire Care Services Directory

The directory provides valuable information for anyone who may need help and support either through a period of illness, or because of frailty of age or an enduring illness.

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Care home Providers Forum

Red Navigation Arrow  Care Home Providers Portal

A wide range of useful information and signpost to other sites and sources of information for care home providers.

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Red Navigation Arrow  Carers' Strategy 2009-2014 Consultation

Worcestershire's strategy for providing support to carers is now in draft form and available for public consultation until June 2010.

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This page was last reviewed 9 June 2010 at 15:37 by Laura Meiklejohn.
The page is next due for review 9 June 2011.

Need Social Care?

Contact Worcestershire
Access Centre

Call:        0845 607 2000

Email:     Social Care

Post:        Social Care,
                PO Box 585,
                Worcester,
                WR4 4AD

Fax:         01905 768056

Txt:          07939 572850

Minicom:  01905 768052

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Whether or not you meet the eligibility criteria for County Council funded services, our Access Centre can provide you with advice and information about sources of help and support within the community.

Call:  0845 607 2000

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