What can Carers Wakefield and District do for you?
The association offers a confidential information and support service to Carers. We try to help by:
- Giving you time to talk – in confidence and at your own pace
- Giving you information about the help that is available
- Helping you “through the system” to arrange the support you need
- Putting you in touch with other Carers and Support Groups
- Keeping in touch with you, if you would like us to do so
We have information about:
- Breaks for Carers
- Equipment
- Services
- Benefits
- Illnesses
- Disabilities
- Other Organisations
The association also:
- Provides information and support to carers and professionals who work with Carers
- Provides an advocacy service for carers
- Produces a booklet on Carers Groups and other Support Groups in the District
- Organises training for Carers
- Promotes better support for Carers by working with other organisations
- Helps to identify gaps in services and highlights the effect on Carers
- Offers training and awareness-raising for professionals who work with Carers
