Carers Support

Durham County Carers Support offers a variety of different services to local carers.  

They can work with you to help you find the information you need to care for someone and can inform you about other services to help you look after yourself.

They can provide:

• Information and Advice   
• Help with benefit and grant forms
• Carer Breaks
• Carer Support Groups

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We're here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don’t have to care alone.

Telephone: 020 7378 4999

Website: www.carersuk.org

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GP Surgeries keep a register of all patients that are caring for someone who is either unwell or disabled. This can enable health professionals to better understand the condition of the person you care for and to look out for warning signs of illness that are common amongst Carers.

When registered, your GP surgery might be able to offer flexible appointments, extra support, possible home visits, flu vaccinations and help with prescriptions.

If you are not already registered at St Andrew's please contact us on the above number or visit Reception.

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All unpaid carers who care for adults are entitled to support in an emergency to help make sure the person they care for is safe and their needs are met. To access emergency support the carer (or someone else on their behalf) should call Social Care Direct on 03000 267979. A duty officer will ask for details such as name, address and information about the person who is cared for. If no friends or family can assist in the emergency they will send a care assistant to provide care/support. This emergency support is provided by Supportive through the Short Term Assistance Service.

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The County Durham and Darlington Carers card, developed in partnership with Durham County Council, Darlington Borough Council and NHS County Durham and Darlington recognises and rewards the support Carers provide to their neighbours, friends and family.

To receive discounts and concessions from businesses and organisations in the scheme, the Carer will need to produce their Carers card.

To apply for the card please contact Durham County Carers Support on 0300 005 1213 or use the ‘contact us’ page.

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Every day children in the UK face the struggle of providing care and support to family members affected by physical or mental ill health; often with little or no support.

The Bridge Young Carers Service supports young carers, young adult carers and their families living in County Durham. The service ensures that children and young people are protected from inappropriate caring and have the support they need to learn, develop and enjoy positive childhoods. The service uses a whole family approach, which ensures that children, young people and parents are able to get the support they need, at the right time.

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