West Cumbria Carers
Cumberland
West Cumbria Carers is an independent, local charity and network partner of Carers Trust. We provide a range of services to support and enhance the lives of unpaid carers of all ages throughout West Cumbria.
West Cumbria Carers identifies the needs of unpaid Carers of any age and provides quality services and support to promote their health and wellbeing.
- Every Carer receives an assessment of their needs which enables us to target the support we offer.
- Contingency plans for Carers. In the event of an emergency for the Carer the plan ensures the person they care for is safe.
- Telephone and face to face support.
- Benefits Support.
- Lasting Power of Attorney service.
- Working & Caring training package.
- A sitting service for the cared for provided by volunteers.
- Counselling, with professionally qualified volunteers.
- Volunteer drivers to transport Carers to health appointments.
- Support for young Carers.
- A variety of social events.
- Production of a quarterly newsletter.
- Signposting on to other agencies and organisations where necessary.
- Individual grants to Carers, to support them in their caring role.