Let's Talk...Carers event write up

Nigel Bonser – Citizens Advice Rotherham:

Nigel discussed benefits that carers may be entitled to.

To get more information on what benefits you may be entitled to, here are some useful links:

www.citizensadvice.org.uk/england

https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/benefits/benefits-if-youre-sick-disabled-or-a-carer/benefits-and-tax-credits-you-can-claim-as-a-carer

https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/financial-support/help-with-benefits

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/support-and-benefits-for-carers/benefits-for-carers/

Carers Direct helpline adviser on 0300 123 1053, or ask a question using their webchat

Access the Citizens Advice service on: 0808 2787911

Admiral Nurses:

The session then moved on to a brief discussion about Admiral Nurses, presented by Mariah.

Admiral Nurses are Registered Mental Health Nurses who work with family carers and people with dementia, in the community and other settings.

Call the Dementia UK Helpline for free on 0800 888 6678 or send an email to helpline@dementiauk.org to speak to a dementia specialist Admiral Nurse.

Crossroads Care:

Fay Warner from Crossroads Care Rotherham spoke next, discussing the service.

Please see the slides below for more detail on the service and what they offer.

Carer’s information & support services:

Telephone: 01709 360272

Email: info@crossroadsrotherham.co.uk

Website: www.crossroadsrotherham.co.uk

We want to thank all the guest speakers and attendees for attending this event and we look forward to seeing you at the next one.

Next event:

Our next Let’s Talk event will be discussing perinatal mental health. This event is open to both the public and professionals. Keep an eye on our website and social media for more information on the event closer to the time.

Date and time: Wednesday 27th July: 11am-12pm via Zoom.