Looking After Someone 2018
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Directory<br />
There are a range of national organisations that can<br />
provide help. We’ve listed some of these below.<br />
Carers UK Adviceline<br />
Caring can present all kinds of challenges, from filling in<br />
forms to coping with emotions. We’re here for you with<br />
advice, information and support every step of the way.<br />
T 0808 808 7777 E advice@carersuk.org Open Mon–Fri, 10am to 4pm<br />
There are also many support groups and organisations locally<br />
that can provide help. Visit carersuk.org/localsupport to see<br />
what is available where you live.<br />
Alzheimer’s Society<br />
Information and advice for people Local offices for advice/<br />
with dementia and their carers. representation on benefits, debt<br />
Independent Age<br />
Relate<br />
T 0300 222 11 22<br />
and housing.<br />
Information and advice for older Counselling and support services for<br />
alzheimers.org.uk<br />
citizensadvice.org.uk<br />
people, their families and carers. couple, families and young people.<br />
T 0800 319 6789<br />
T 0300 100 1234<br />
Age Cymru<br />
Contact<br />
independentage.org.uk<br />
relate.org.uk<br />
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over 60s.<br />
who care for children with a<br />
Macmillan Cancer Support<br />
Rethink<br />
disability or special need.<br />
T 08000 223 444<br />
Information and advice for people Information, advice and<br />
T 0808 808 3555<br />
with cancer, their families and community services for people<br />
ageuk.org.uk/cymru<br />
cafamily.org.uk/wales<br />
carers.<br />
affected by severe mental illness<br />
Care and Repair Cymru<br />
T 0808 808 00 00<br />
and their carers.<br />
Disabled Living Foundation<br />
Local Care and Repair agencies<br />
macmillan.org.uk<br />
T 0300 5000 927<br />
help older homeowners and Information and advice on<br />
rethink.org<br />
private tenants to repair, adapt and equipment for independent living.<br />
Marie Curie<br />
maintain their homes<br />
T 0300 999 0004<br />
Support for people living with any Shelter Cymru<br />
T 029 2067 4630<br />
dlf.org.uk<br />
terminal illness, and their families. Information and advice on housing<br />
careandrepair.org.uk<br />
T 0800 090 2309<br />
issues.<br />
Hafal<br />
mariecurie.org.uk<br />
T 0345 075 5005<br />
Carers Trust Wales<br />
sheltercymru.org.uk<br />
Mencap<br />
Turn 2 Us<br />
In partnership with a network of<br />
local centres they provide advice,<br />
information and support to carers.<br />
T 029 2009 0087<br />
carers.org<br />
Citizens Advice<br />
Hafal is the principal organisation<br />
in Wales working with individuals<br />
recovering from serious mental<br />
illness and their families.<br />
T 01792 816 600<br />
hafal.org<br />
Are you an LGBTQ+ carer?<br />
We have produced a guide which explores the experiences<br />
of LGBTQ+ carers, and outlines what support is available:<br />
carersuk.org/wales-lgbtq<br />
Information and advice for people<br />
with a learning disability, their<br />
families and carers.<br />
T 0808 808 1111<br />
mencap.org.uk/wales<br />
Information and advice on benefits<br />
and grants.<br />
T 0808 802 2000<br />
turn2us.org.uk<br />
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carerswales.org<br />
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carerswales.org
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