
Carlisle Carers A charity dedicated to providing support for Carers of all ages in Carlisle and district.
ARE YOU A CARER? You maybe are... but do not realise it!
HOW CAN WE SUPPORT YOU? ...who we are and where you can find us
Carlisle Carers' Brochure EBook link: Click on this link to our new online EBook brochure
CARLISLE YOUNG CARERS Information about the CYC project.
CARLISLE YOUNG CARERS' VIDEO Young Carers talk about caring
CUMBRIA CARERS Contact details for Cumbria's other Carer Support Groups
CARERS' NEWS
CARERS' HELPDESK Really useful information from the Princess Royal Trust For Carers	—
AVOID BEING SCAMMED!! New - tips to avoid becoming a victim of fraud
CONFERENCE AND MEETING ROOMS FOR HIRE Details of how to hire the conference and meeting rooms at the CCA's new Resource Centre
OTHER USEFUL CONTACTS Links to other orgs
How do I Volunteer? All your need to know on becoming a Volunteer
HRH PRINCESS ANNE VISIT A full report and photos from this unforgettable day.
PHOTO ALBUM Our Photograph Album

CARERS' HELPDESK

Click on these links from http://www.carers.org/ to access some helpful information

1) What is a Carer?

- Definition of a Carer

- Why do Carers need support?

- Carers' stories

- Young Carers' stories

- Videos about Carers

2) Getting Help

- Help for Carers

- Permanent care

- Continuing care

- Taking care of yourself

- Eating healthily

- Managing stress

- Carers and employment

- Dealing with change

- Right to flexible working

- Taking a holiday

- Booking a holiday

- Days out together

- Travelling by air or sea

- Travelling with equipment and medicine

3) I care for someone with ...................

...Learning disabilities

- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

- Autistic Spectrum Disorders

- Down's Syndrome

...Mental health conditions

- Key facts and asks for mental health carers

- Mental health factsheets

- No Health without Mental Health

...Physical Disabilities & Illnesses

- Multiple Sclerosis

- Heart disease

- Alzheimer's and Dementia

5) Getting the most from your...................

- Getting the most from your G.P.

- Getting the most from your counsellor

- Getting the most from your occupational therapist

6) Transport and Mobility

- Aids and equipment

- Blue Badge Parking Scheme

- Days out together

- Driving Licenses

- Financial Help with Travel

- Personal Mobility

- Public transport

- Practical issues following a death

8) Organisations

- Find your local services

- Government and statutory bodies

- Health conditions

- Learning disabilities

- Mental health links

- Old age links

- Physical disabilities

- Other carer organisations

9) Learning opportunities for carers

- Carer's handbook

- The Essential Carer’s Guide

- Carers in the City

11) Carers' chat

- Carers' Community Rules

12) Carers' Centres

- Find your nearest local centre

- What is a Carers' Centre?

13) Money & benefits

Benefits for carers

- Carer's Allowance

- Carer's Assessment

Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance

Taxes and credits

- Housing or Council Tax Benefits

- Income Support and Tax Credits

- Child Tax Credit

Benefits Top Tips

14) Employment and carers

- Press Releases

16) Get Involved

- Leaving a legacy

- Other Ways To Give

- Get your company involved

17) How you make a difference

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