Resources

Carers

Carers Direct

Carers UK

Web: www.carersuk.org
Tel: 0808 808 7777

Exists for all individuals that act as carers, for disabled, elderly or frail people. It offers advice and information on all aspects of caring, to both carers and professionals.

Caring for People with HD

Web: www.kumc.edu/hospital/huntingtons

Directgov: Carers

Web: www.direct.gov.uk/CaringForSomeone/fs/en

Government information for carers.

UK Home Care Association

Web: www.ukhca.co.uk
Tel: 020 8288 5291

The UK home care association can give details of home care providers who follow their code of practice. They also produce a leaflet 'choosing care in your home'.

Crossroads Caring for Carers

Web: www.crossroads.org.uk
Tel: 0845 450 0350

A Crossroads service is about giving time - improving the lives of carers by giving them time to be themselves and have a break from their caring responsibilities. Our aim is to provide a reliable service, tailored to meet the individual needs of each carer and the person they are caring for. We have schemes in most parts of England and Wales, which provide a range of services to meet local needs.

Counsel and Care

Web: www.counselandcare.org.uk
Tel: Advice Line 0845 300 7585

Counsel and Care is a national charity getting the best care and support for older people, their families and carers. They do this by providing advice, information and financial support and by influencing policies, services and funding.

The Princes Royal Trust

Web: www.carers.org
Web: www.youngcarers.net

They run 141 independently managed carers centre's, 83 young carers services and interactive website. Provides information on:

Respite care
Holidays and days out, transport and mobility
Taking care of yourself
Money and benefits

Young Carers Initiative

Web: www.youngcarer.com

The Children's Society National Young Carers Initiative is part of the Include Project. It provides information, advice and training to anyone who works with young carers and their families. It receives funding from the Department of Children, Schools and Families and the Department of Health. It is also funded by Hampshire County Council to deliver development work across Hampshire.