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Support for Carers

Caring for someone can be tiring, demanding and stressful. It is important that carers take care of their own health and wellbeing.

You can ask your doctor to register you as a carer so you can access support services.

Carers Wakefield and District offer free information and support to unpaid and young carers. They can support carers by:

  • Listening and supporting you to navigate the health and social care system.
  • Put you in touch with individuals or organisation that can help.
  • Arrange for you to meet with other carers.
  • Help you recognise and realise your own needs.
  • Offer you tips and training that can help you in your caring role.
  • Promote carers’ rights.

Carers Wakefield and District develop a newsletter for carers, you can read the Summer 2024 newsletter here. For more information, you can contact 01924 305 544 or info@carerswakefield.org.uk

Digital Resource for Carers

A digital resource for carers has been developed for those who manage caring with other responsibilities in their lives. It includes specialist digital products and online resources to help carers. You can subscribe to the resource to gain free access to these resources. Carers in the Wakefield District can enter the free access code DGTL7298 when creating an account.

Carers Connect

There is an online community for carers. Carers can discuss, ask questions, and share experiences with other carers. The community is open to all Carers UK members. If you are not a member, you can join now for free.

Carers Audio resources

Carers UK has launched a new audio resource service. It is aimed at older carers who do not use the internet to search for information. This is pre-recorded free telephone service containing audio resources on a range of topics that carers may find helpful. There are three audio resource segments, containing different information on topics. These topics include help with finances, support with getting a break from caring, and tips to help improve wellbeing.

You can call the Carers UK on 0800 888 6999 to listen to the different options available, carers should follow the options on the main menu.

Your local health and social care champion. They make sure your voice is being heard, and feedback is used to improve care.

Healthwatch hosts a Citizen Panel for people who want to help improve adult social care. You can volunteer to be a part of the panel by completing the application form.

For more information about the Citizen’s Panel, contact Michelle Poucher on 07542 850661 or poucher@healthwatchwakefield.co.uk

Helping Hands is produced by Wakefield Council for carers and people over the age of 55. It includes information on services in the Wakefield district and tips on staying healthy.

If you would like to receive a printed copy, please sign up here. You can contact 01924 304950 or helpinghands@wakefield.gov.uk for more information about the newsletter. The most recent newsletter can be found here:

Helping Hands Spring / Summer 2024.

Positive Steps course

This course runs throughout the year by Admiral Nurses. It is aimed at family carers of people living with dementia. It is held over 10 sessions, each lasting 1 hours. Sessions are twice a week, Monday and Wednesday 5.30-6.30pm, and are run on Microsoft Teams. The course lasts for 5 weeks in total.

It covers topics that carers have told us are important to them, such as:

  • understanding dementia

  • changes in behaviour

  • coping with stress

  • finances

  • planning for the future

You can meet virtually with Admiral Nurses and other carers and ask questions. If you would prefer to attend in person, please contact us as a face to face course is offered regularly too.

If you or someone you know would like to attend, please contact:

Wakefield Admiral Nurses: 01924 316 973 or email admiralnurseswakefield@swyt.nhs.uk

Local support groups

Age UK offer practical and emotional support for carers. They also provide opportunities for respite from caring duties.

To find out what local support groups and services are near you, you can visit this page.

Alzheimer's Society offer 1:1 support for people with dementia, their carers and family members. They provide information, advice and signposting to support groups and social events.

You can call them on 01924 373264 for more information.

They also provide drop-in sessions for dementia support. These are for carers and people who have dementia who want support and information. They happen every third Thursday of the month at Drury Lane Health and Wellbeing Centre, Wakefield.

You can call 01924 316973 and ask to book a place or email admiralnursewakefield@swyt.nhs.uk for a call back.

Carers Wakefield run a number of support groups across the district. Carers can meet other carers, share advice and take a break from their caring role.

A peer support group for people living with dementia and their carers. They meet every Wednesday and Friday at Wakefield West Methodist Church.

For more information, contact Jan on 01924 365213 or email jan.archbold@outlook.com.

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Last updated: 15/05/2023