Adult Carers Services
How can Furness Carers help?
We provide information on all issues related to the caring role, e.g.
- Benefits & Allowances
- Respite Care, i.e. a break from caring
- Aids to help with daily living
We recognise that the responsibilties of being a Carer can change Carers' lives and affect their health. Carers can become isolated and may feel very much alone.
Our free support services offer:
- A friendly "listening ear"
- Individual support
- Counselling
- Carers' groups offering the opportunity to talk to others with similar experiences
- Drop-in facilities where Carers can call in for a "cuppa" and information.
- Social/Leisure activities
- Voluntary sitting services
- Aromatherapy
- Carers emergency card
You are entitled to an assessment of your own needs as a Carer.
Contact us for further details.
Young Carers
Supports:
Young people (5 - 18 years old)
who care for someone at home who is ill, disabled or frail
(including mental illness and alcohol or drug abuse)
Examples of tasks are:
- Giving medication
- Cooking
- Housework
- Helping to look after someone
The Project offers:
- Respite breaks
- One - to - one support
- Time with other Young Carers
- After school clubs
- And lots more...
Home Support Services
Phone for a home visit/assessment to discuss your requirements on:
(01229) 832733
Furness Carers is aware of the time and energy absorbed by the physical demands of caring and the emotional demands involved.
Furness Carers has developed a range of practical services offering flexibility and the choice to ensure both Carers and the Cared - for receive support specifically tailored to their own individual needs.
For information about Furness Carers head over to the About us page.
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