Carers

Are You a Carer?

If you are please let us know - we may be able to help you.

Come along to the Thetford Carers Social Group on the first Thursday of every month at Kings Court Community Room, Earl Street Thetford, From 2pm to 4pm

This group is a free opportunity to have a break and make friends while enjoying a social occasion in a relaxed, formal atmosphere. We can arrange a qualified sitter for the person you care for if necessary.

For more information contact Sandy Pettitt Tel: 01842 879714 or email sandy@chusan.co.uk

Norfolk Carers Support

The Carers Agency Partnership will be holding a new one-to-one support service for Family Carers on a regular basis at Grove Surgery.

For more information & details of local events please call 07933 270 121.

There is also a wealth of information on NHS Choices about carers and caring. Below are some links into the site that we hope you will find useful.

• Caring for a parent

  Watch this video on: caring for a parent at home

• Telling people

  Caring responsibilities can make it difficult to maintain friendships or develop new ones. Telling your friends you're a carer is important so they understand and can support you.

• Taking a break

  Caring for someone can be a full-time job, but it's essential that you take time out for yourself too. Read our guide to accessing breaks and respite.

• Housing and carers

  Do you know your tenancy rights as a carer? Are you aware of all your care at home options? Do you need tips on moving someone around the home?

Carers support groups

Finance and Law

Help claiming benefits, looking after your bank balance and understanding the legal issues of caring.

• Benefits for carers

  Directing carers to the benefits that can help them in their caring role

• Benefits for the person you care for

  Advice and information on helping the person you look after get the benefits that they are entitled to

• Death and benefits

  How your benefits maybe affected after the death of the person you look after and what happens to their benefits

• Managing someone's legal affairs

  Advice for when carers find they have to take over the legal affairs of the person they are looking after

• Other benefits

  Advice for carers and the people they are looking after on claiming a whole host of other benefits unrelated to their disability or caring

• Personal and household finance

  Advice on keeping a tight rein on household and personal finance for carers

• Social fund

   

• Tax credits

  Information on claiming tax credits and whether you might be eligible

Do you look after a relative, partner or friend who has a physical or mental health problem?

Norfolk Carers Support are holding a one-to-one clinic on Thursday 11th May between 10:30-12:30. These sessions can offer information, advice, guidance and emotional support. You will be able to talk to a trained Carer's Advisor about your caring role and what help might be available to you.