Carers Information Page

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Carers Update (Update 1st October 2022)
Huntingdon Hub - Cambs Therapy Centre Second Tuesday of the month 10am -12pm
An opportunity to meet with other carers, have a chat, get support from one of the Caring Together Advisors,
join in relaxing activities or learn from local speakers.
6 th September and 1st November, 2 -4 pm Huntingdonshire Health and Care Forum.
If you would like to know more, please contact 0330 355 1285 or visit www.healthwatchcambridgeshire.co.uk/events .
13th September, 10am -12pm Self-Care Workshop
This will be held at the Caring Together Huntingdon hub. If you would like more information about this workshop,
 please contact Caring Together on 0345 241 0954, or visit www.caringtogether.org/events

Caring Together also offer other opportunities to support you as a carer.
Their carers helpline offers information advice and a listening ear service to help you get what you need.
They also offer Zoom meetings, trips, activities, a newsletter, carers magazine, breaks, Carer’s Prescription,
Carers Card and the popular “What If? Plan” that enables you to prepare for unplanned emergencies to cover in an emergency to give you peace of mind.
If you would like more details please contact one of Caring Together’s care advisers by emailing them at hello@caringtogether.org , or by phone on 0345 241 0954.
By speaking with one of their care advisers they will help to identify the most beneficial support for you and your family.


Caring Together know that carers are the experts on issues affecting you and those you care for, so need your input to help shape their service in the future. Click here to learn more and get involved.

For any other information or support, please call Caring Together on 0345 241 0954, email them on hello@caringtogether.org, or visit their website at www.caringtogether.org to find out how they can help.

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CARERS EMERGENCY PLAN

The Individual Carers Emergency Respite (‘ICER’) Scheme has been set up to help Carers plan for situations when a sudden, unexpected, emergency stops them from being able to carry out their caring role.

If you are not already registered contact Carers Support Manger, ‘Cambridgeshire Direct’ Contact Centre. PO Box 144. St.Ives. Cambs. PE27 9AU or Tel No 0345 0455202 to become eligible.

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New Carers' Information Service: Carers Direct
The Department of Health has launched a new telephone advice line and online information service for carers in England. Carers Direct includes information on a range of topics including benefits and links to local services and support. Visit www.nhs.uk/carersdirect

A freephone Carers Helpline was also launched on 1st April. This is available seven days a week and the number is 0808 802 0202.

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	Click here to link to the Cambridgeshire County Council Carers Support Webpages

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