Most Frequently Asked Questions
Most Frequently Asked Questions
Below are the answers to 10 of the most popular questions that Carers have asked.
If you cannot find the answer to your question please do contact us by clicking here.
Who is a Carer?
Who is a Carer?
A carer is anyone, including children and adults who looks after a family member, partner or friend who needs help because of their illness, frailty, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction and cannot cope without their support. The care the person give is unpaid. For more information please click on this button.
A carer is anyone, including children and adults who looks after a family member, partner or friend who needs help because of their illness, frailty, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction and cannot cope without their support. The care the person give is unpaid. For more information please click on this button.
What is a Carers Assessment?
What is a Carers Assessment?
Many carers find it easier to continue in their caring role if they can get some support.
Local councils can provide care and support for people who require care, and their carers. The way they make a decision about the support that they can provide is by carrying out assessments.
Many carers find it easier to continue in their caring role if they can get some support.
Local councils can provide care and support for people who require care, and their carers. The way they make a decision about the support that they can provide is by carrying out assessments.
Do I need a referral to access your services and is there a fee?
Do I need a referral to access your services and is there a fee?
All our services are free of charge and open to all carers.
If you would like to join in with any of activities please contact us and we will send you the necessary information to enable you to join in with the activity or session.
All you will need is either a smart phone, tablet or laptop/PC with internet access. We will do the rest!
All our services are free of charge and open to all carers.
If you would like to join in with any of activities please contact us and we will send you the necessary information to enable you to join in with the activity or session.
All you will need is either a smart phone, tablet or laptop/PC with internet access. We will do the rest!
What is an 'hidden disability'
What is an 'hidden disability'
Hidden disabilities is simply a disability that you cannot physically see. This include children and adults with learning difficulties, mental health as well as mobility, speech, visual or hearing impairments. It can also include asthma, and other lung conditions as well as chronic illnesses such as renal failure, diabetes, dementia and sleep disorders when those diseases significantly impact day-to-day life.
Hidden disabilities is simply a disability that you cannot physically see. This include children and adults with learning difficulties, mental health as well as mobility, speech, visual or hearing impairments. It can also include asthma, and other lung conditions as well as chronic illnesses such as renal failure, diabetes, dementia and sleep disorders when those diseases significantly impact day-to-day life.