Stroke Patient Portfolio (PDF) - Buckinghamshire County Council

Carer InformationA carer is someone who looks after a relative, partner, child, friend orneighbour who cannot manage alone because of illness, disability orthe effects of old age. The person being looked after may live with thecarer, in their own home, or elsewhere such as residential or nursingcare, sheltered accommodation or a supported living scheme.A Carer Assessment is based on a formal discussion between a carer and a socialservices worker. The assessment gives carers the opportunity to talk about their caringrole and helps the professional to find out what help the carer needs.Assessments provide social services with the information they need to work out whichservices the carer is entitled to. Carers who provide substantial care on a regular basisare entitled to a Carer Assessment by law.Contact Social Services for more information and/or to arrange for someoneto visit and carry out an assessment on 0845 370 8090.¢ Carers Bucks offers a wealth ofinformation and support to carersin Buckinghamshire. With centres inAylesbury and High Wycombe, CarersBucks exists entirely to support andpromote the wellbeing of carers. Theservice is funded by BuckinghamshireCounty Council.Carers Bucks cansupport with the following:ßßßßßßßßInformation and adviceHelp to secure the servicesyou needAdvocacyA ‘listening ear’ serviceSupport groupsTraining and informationBreaks for carersReflexology and other therapiesCarers Bucks work closely with otherorganisations to provide the mostappropriate support to meet your needs.Carer support groups are held in thefollowing places:Amersham, Burnham, Wycombe, PrincesRisborough, WendoverPlease contact Carers Bucks for furtherinformation on the following numbers,or visit their website atwww.carersbucks.org.Aylesbury Centre 01296 392 711Wycombe Centre 01494 463 53667