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.
Phone
0808 808 7777
Website
Carers UK
Email
info@carersuk.orgDerbyshire Healthcare
If you are caring for someone with a health condition, there are a number of forums you can go to for information and support.
Phone
01773 880786
Website
www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk
Email
enquiries@mentalhealthtogether.org.ukCarers Sitting Service
The service helps carers who are looking after a loved one to enable them to have a break from their caring role. They help people to stay in their own homes if they live alone and provide company to those that are lonely.
Phone
01773 873581
Website
www.carerssittingservice.co.uk
Email
info@carerssittingservice.co.ukDerbyshire Carers Association
Derbyshire Carers Association recognise that the responsibility of caring for someone who cannot manage at home without help often places great physical and emotional strain upon the Carer. Whether you care for someone for a few hours a week or for 24 hours a day, they can offer you a wide range of confidential and independent services, helping you to care.
Phone
01773 833833
Website
derbyshirecarers.co.uk
Derbyshire Carers Registration/Referral Form
Email
info@derbyshirecarers.co.ukSocial care and support guide
If you or someone you know needs help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability, this guide explains your options and where you can get support.
Website
NHS: Social care and support guideDerby City Council
Carers support information in Derby.
Website
Care for Derby – Derby City CouncilCASS
Supporting Carers, enabling them and their cared for to live life to the full in caring communities.
Phone
01785 222365
Website
carersinformation.org.uk
Email
enquiries@carersinformation.org.ukCreative Carers
Creative Carers is for people over 18 who look after someone living in Derby (partner, family, member, friend or relative) informally.
Phone
01332 22 77 11
Website
www.creative-carers.org
Email
creativecarers@gmail.comDerbyshire and Derby City Young Carers
Support children and young people who regularly care for a family member.
Phone
01246 207752
Website
www.actionforchildren.org.ukDerby SEND Information Advice and Support Service
Provide support to parents & carers of children with disabilities.
Phone
01332 641414
Website
www.derbysendiass.org.uk
Email
SENDIASS@derby.gov.ukCarers Trust East Midlands
Carers Trust East Midlands Carers Services support over 800 family carers and the people they care for across Derbyshire. They offer a flexible, professional care service to people of all ages with a range of health conditions and disabilities.
Phone
0115 9628920
Website
www.carerstrustem.org
Email
hello@carerstrustem.orgCarers’ Breaks and Respite Care
Respite care means taking a break from caring, while the person you care for is looked after by someone else. It lets you take time out to look after yourself and helps stop you becoming exhausted and run down. There are lots of respite care options available.
Website
Carers’ breaks and respite care – Social care and support guide – NHS (www.nhs.uk)Care Homes
Moving into a care home is a big decision and it can cost a lot of money. Before choosing a care home for you or someone you know, it’s worth considering all of the options.
Website
Care homes – Social care and support guide – NHS (www.nhs.uk)