National Organisations
Basic information is included here about some national organisations. For more detailed information on the services and support they can provide it is recommended that you visit their web-sites or contact them direct. If you know of any other national organisations which provide support and advice to carers, please let us know so that we can signpost them from this site.
PRINCESS ROYAL TRUST FOR CARERS
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers, through its offices in London and Glasgow, works to help its network of Carers Centres reach and provide support to more carers through:
- A training and development programme for Carers Centres
- Raising funds for new and innovative schemes in Carers Centres
- Providing direct grants to carers through the educational bursary scheme
- Running a Carers in Employment programme, communicating with major employers and advising Carers Centres on local schemes
- Developing a monitoring and evaluation programme for all Carers Centres within the network
In addition The Princess Royal Trust for Carers works to establish links at a national level with other organisations working in similar areas, looking at the potential for co-operation and joint working. It also works with statutory authorities at a national level - social services and health departments, for example - to ensure that carer's needs are considered in planning services.
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers
Tel: 0844 800 4361 Fax: 0844 800 4362 E:mail info@carers.org
Visit the Princess Royal Trust for Carers website for more information.
- Carers UK believe that all carers have a right to the best information possible. That’s why their CarersLine is staffed by leading experts in carers’ rights. Carers UK can also send you information from the wide range of easy-to-read booklets - free of charge.
- Carers UK have offices in different parts of the UK which can tell you about the carers support services in your area.
- Carers UK campaign on behalf of all carers. And they’ve had some successes too. As recently as 1996, Carers UK campaigned for the Carers Act which gave carers legal recognition for the first time. They’re now working to make sure it brings real improvements to carers’ lives.
- Carers UK is run by carers for carers and by joining them you’ll have the opportunity to influence the policies that promote the carers’ cause.
NATIONAL HELPLINE
Caring for Someone?
For information and advice call the CarersLine- 0808 808 7777
Monday - Friday 10.00am. to Midday and 2.00-4.00pm.
For further information about Carers UK, please contact them at:
Carers UK
Tel: 020 7922 8000 Fax: 020 7922 8001 Membership Hotline 020 7566 7602
e mail : info@ukcarers.org
Or visit the Carers UK WebsiteContact A Family
Contact a Family is the only UK charity providing support and advice to parents whatever the medical condition of their child.
Contact a Family, 209-211 City Road, London EC1V 1JN
Tel: 020 7608 8700 Fax: 020 7608 8701
Helpline 0808 808 3555 or Textphone 0808 808 3556 Freephone for parents and
families (10am-4pm, Mon-Fri)
e-mail: info@cafamily.org.uk
The King's Fund
The King's Fund is an independent charitable foundation whose goal is to improve health, especially in London.
Click here to find out more information.Crossroads (Caring For Carers)
Crossroads is the largest charity in the world, providing 'in the home care' for Carers. To find out more about Crossroads
click hereScope
Scope is the disability organisation in England and Wales whose focus is people with cerebral palsy. Their aim is that disabled people achieve equality: a society in which they are as valued and have the same human and civil rights as everyone else. Click here for further details
SANE
Alzheimer's Society
last updated April 2008
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