Description of Service

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West Cumbria Carers

Long term support to unpaid carers

Sue Whitehead

wccarers@btconnect.com

01900 810101

Crossroads for Carers

Support for carers

www.crossroads.org.uk

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www.cumbriacrossroads.org.uk

01228547518

Carers Emergency Card Scheme

Provides Carers with contingency plans which can be put into place should they be unable to carry out their caring role in an emergency

Caring with Confidence

Sessions designed by carers, free for those who look after someone, to learn skills and get advice and information

0800 849 2349

Cwc.info@caringwithconfidence.net

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Care Homes Directory

Directory of Care Homes in Allerdale and Copeland provided by Age UK

See also www.bettercaring.com

or carehome.co.uk

01946 66669

Carer’s Allowance

A Taxable benefit for those who look after someone who is disabled, over 35 hours a week. Means tested

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01253 856123

Counsel and Care

National charity offers personalised in-depth advice and information

www.counselandcare.org.uk

0845 300 7585

First Stop Care

Information and Advice

www.firststopcareadvice.org.uk

0800 377 7070

Princess Royal Trust for Carers

Independent provider of Support

www.carers.org/local/northwest/whitehaven

01900 810101

Respite Care

Can be arranged in the home or temporary residential setting by Adult Social Care, Cumbria CC

01900 706325