Support for Carers

Are You a Carer?

If you are please let us know – we may be able to help you

Carer Support Worker, Michele Glanfield, is based at Babbacombe surgery on Monday and Thursday, to help carers obtain the help, support and information they need.

If you are a carer of any age, and are looking after a relative or friend, and need advice and support, please contact Michele.

You can contact Michele by emailing [email protected] or calling 01803 312233 via appointments. If you call when Michele is not available, reception staff will take your details and she will call you back.

 Carers Health & Wellbeing Check

A Carer’s Assessment, known as a Health & Wellbeing Check, is a conversation about your caring situation and how it effects you. The assessment looks at all aspects of caring including your practical and emotional needs which might include having a short break, leisure activities, arranging sitting services or attending a support group. If needed, a further assessment can be arranged for your cared for.

Health & Wellbeing Checks (Carer’s Assessment) explained

Health & Wellbeing Booklet and Self-assessment Form

Once you have completed the Health & Wellbeing Check booklet, please return it either to Michele at Babbacombe surgery, or to Carers Aid Torbay.

Information for Carers

Signpost for Carers Information Line – Telephone: (01803) 666620

Email: [email protected]

Torbay Carers on Facebook

Funding for care – Further information regarding how your care is funded is available from NHS Choices.
Money, work, benefits and social care – Social care and support guide – NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Benefits Advice for Carers

For help with completing benefit forms please contact the following;

• Bay Benefits @ Carers Aid Torbay on 07530 790354.
• John Dudley at The Windmill Centre 01803 314876
• Citizens Advice Bureau – 29, Palace Avenue, Paignton TQ3 3EQ – Phone 0300 3309026 – Website: www.citizensadvicetorbay.org.uk/