If you would like more information please click on the poster below to access a booklet that has been put together from In Touch 

We are interested in identifying carers, especially those people who may be caring without help or support. We know that carers are often “hidden” looking after a family member or helping a friend or neighbour with day to day tasks and may not see themselves as a carer.

Caring for someone is an important and valuable role in the community, which is often a 24-hour job that can be very demanding and isolating for the carer. Carers should receive appropriate support by way of access to accurate information on a range of topics such as entitlement to benefits and respite care and not least, a listening ear when things get too much.

As a Carer, you are also entitled to have your needs assessed by Adult Care Services. A Carer’s Assessment is a chance to talk about your needs as a carer and the possible ways help could be given. It also look at the needs of the person you care for. There is no charge for an assessment.  You can complete an assessment form by following this link: 

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If you are interested in a service that supports unpaid and informal carers in Cornwall, please visit this link for more information - https://www.cornwallcarers.org.uk

If you are a carer, please register via the online form below:

Healthwatch Cornwall are pleased to announce the launch of a new dementia research project in partnership with Cornwall Memory Cafe Network and system partners. The research aims to engage with carers of people living with dementia or memory loss to understand their experiences. This could be someone who helps another person, usually a relative or friend, in their day-to-day life. 

Dementia is a progressive disease impacting memory, language, behaviour and mobility. it is estimated to effect one in 14 of all people over the age of 65 in the UK. Carers, often family members, play a critical role in caring for people living with dementia, including day-to-day personal care, practical help, and making health care and financial decisions on their behalf. 

https://www.healthwatchcornwall.co.uk/news/2022-04-29/healthwatch-cornwall-launches-dementia-and-memory-loss-research-project

There is a wealth of information on the NHS website about carers and caring. Below are some links into the site that we hope you will find useful.

• A guide to care and support

  Information for carers and people who have care & support needs.

• Caring for someone

  Advice on providing care, medicines etc.

• Care after hospital

  Providing care for people who have been recently discharged from hospital.

• Taking a break

  Caring for someone can be a full-time job - find out about accessing breaks and respite care.

• Support and benefits for carers
  

  Caring for someone can be a full-time job - find out about accessing breaks and respite care.

• Work and Disability
  

  Guidance, support and help with employment issues.

  Being a Young carer

  Advice for carers 18 or under and their entitlement to support

Help claiming benefits, looking after your bank balance and understanding the legal issues of caring.

• Benefits for carers

  Directing carers to the benefits that can help them in their caring role

• Benefits for the under-65s

  Advice and information on helping the person you look after get the benefits that they are entitled to.

  Benefits for the over-65s

  Advice and information on financial support for older people with a disability or illness.

• Carer's Assement
  

  How your benefits maybe affected after the death of the person you look after and what happens to their benefits

• Other benefits

  Advice for carers and the people they are looking after on claiming a whole host of other benefits unrelated to their disability or caring