Are you are caring for a member of your family, your partner, a friend or neighbour?
There is support available for you.
A carer is someone who supports a relative or friend of any age fitting at least one of the following descriptions:
- elderly and frail
- physically disabled
- has a learning disability
- has mental health issues
- has a history of substance misuse
- has a serious health condition
The Carer Support in West Berkshire is offered by Age UK Berkshire and can give you information, advice and support as a carer
Age UK Berkshire is part of the Reading and West Berkshire Carers Partnership which has been delivering support for carers since 1st November 2022 including:
- Health and wellbeing support
- Events for carers
- Access to carers breaks
- Access to carers support groups and peer support
- Free training and caring support
- Carers grants
- and much more
Email: info@ageukberkshire.org.uk
Telephone: 0118 959 4242
Support for Carers from West Berkshire Council
West Berkshire Council can assess your needs as a carer. You can download a form to start the process here
Alternatively you can phone Adult Social Care on 01635 503050 to request a hard copy of the form, and to get assistance to complete the form.
You can also request a copy of the council’s very informative booklet “Information for Carers” which includes information about the carers assessment, support for carers, benefits etc. Click on the link below to download a copy.
Information_for_Carers_Booklet__WEB_Nov_22_V_9.1_Complete.pdf
Are you on the Carers Register?
Mortimer Surgery is compiling a Carers Register to identify and support patients who are also unpaid carers.
The surgery aims to:
- Ensure carers have an annual health check, are offered annual flu vaccinations and are screened for problems such as depression and anxiety
- Check that appropriate benefits and allowances have been offered and that emergency plans have been discussed for times of crisis
Please ask at reception for a form to register as an unpaid carer
If you would like more information about support for unpaid carers, please contact the Social Prescriber at Mortimer Surgery