Support for Carers

Carers Oxfordshire

Tel: 0845 050 7666
Email: carersoxfordshire@oxfordshire.gov.cuk
Web: http://www.carersoxfordshire.org.uk

Local advice, information, emotional and practical support for people caring for someone with a disability or illness.

Oxfordshire Volunteer Befriending Service

Provides a 1:1 sitting services, where trained volunteers sit with the cared-for person for up to two hours to provide a short break for their carer. Contact Elaine Gilbert on 01295 264545

The South and Vale Carers’ Centre

Offers a variety of one-to-one support, particularly for young carers. Contact 01235 510212 or carers@svcarers.org.uk.

NHS Carers Direct

Web: www.nhs.uk/carersdirect
Tel: 0808 802 0202 (free, confidential helpline)

Information, advice and support service for carers in England. Provides accurate, relevant information for carers and those who support them.

Carers UK

Advice line:  0808 8087777 (Wednesday and Thursday 10am-12pm and 2-4pm)
Email: adviceline@carersuk.org
Web: www.carersuk.org

A  national organisation providing information, advice and support for carers, along with campaigns for change on their behalf.

Crossroads Care Oxfordshire

Tel: 01865 260280
Web: http://www.crossroads.org.uk/oxfordshire

Crossroads provides support to carers and those they care for. Care support workers provide personal, social and domestic care at home.

Emergency Carers Support Service

Free service for carers of adults which provides support and arranges care when carers registered with them are unable to do so due to an emergency.

To register you can either:

• telephone Carers Oxfordshire – 0845 050 7666 and register over the phone or
• email carersoxfordshire@oxfordshire.gov.uk.

MacMillan Cancer Support

Produce a booklet called “Hello and How Are You?” for carers of those with cancer which can be obtained by ringing:

Tel: 0808 808 0000

Princess Royal Trust for Carers

Tel: 020 7480 7777
Web: www.carers.org

Provides support through a network of carers centres, information, research and lobbying.