The Carer’s Trust https://carers.org/grants-and-discounts/introduction helps carers to find charities that will make carer’s grants. See their website for who would be eligible and how to apply. Information from the Carers Trust website
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Free accommodation for unpaid carers through Carefree, but you are responsible for all other costs (transport, food, travel insurance etc.) and there’s a £25 admin fee. Contact Age UK Berkshire for details
If you provide unpaid care for a family member or friend you may be eligible for a carers card. Carers cards help make others aware that somebody is dependent on you. Age Uk Berkshire can also help to create an emergency plan which ensures your…
Wide range of disability-related financial support, including benefits, tax credits, payments, grants and concessions.
Groups for carers of people with any disability or illness. Contact Age UK Berkshire for further information.
Groups for carers of people with any disability or illness. Contact Age UK Berkshire for further information.
Groups for carers of people with any disability or illness. Contact Age Uk Berkshire for further information.
Carers UK has launched a free to use interactive e-learning programme, Learning for Living. The tool helps carers develop an understanding of the skills and knowledge they apply on a day-to-day basis in their caring role, and how to transfer these skills to the workplace Information…
The direction the group takes will very much depend on what participants feel they need. Open to both carers and patients.
YPWD hold 6 weekly Carer groups. The aim is to connect Carers from across Berkshire that support a younger person living with dementia. The objective is that this group provides carers with the opportunity to build a support network, share information, ideas and experiences. There…
Groups for carers of people with any disability or illness. Contact Age UK Berkshire for further information.
It is easy to feel overwhelmed and neglect yourself when you are looking after someone with dementia. But caring for yourself is absolutely necessary, for two reasons: You will care better if you take time to recharge your batteries and build your resilience. You are…
Are you, or is someone you know, providing much-needed unpaid care for a loved one? We are a partnership of four commissioned local charities: Reading Mencap, Age UK Reading, Age UK Berkshire and CommuniCare. Between us we offer information, advice, and support to people throughout…
It can be rewarding to care and help your family cope but you should still be able to relax and have some fun, which is what West Berkshire's Young Carers Project is all about. The aim of the project is to help by... reducing the amount…
For support and an understanding ear as to the challenges being faced follow the group on their closed Facebook page 'Newbury MS Carers Support Group'.
There are charities and organisations where carers can apply to for a grant/financial assistance to help them maintain their caring role. Usually grants will be for an item of household equipment like a washing machine, or a grant to take part in some training, exercise,…
There are a number of organisations that provide a wide range of information, advice and guidance to support you in your role as a carer. Some of these are shown on West Berkshire Council's webpage, but there are many more which can be found in West Berkshire Council's…
You could be entitled to Carer's allowance if you care for someone at least 35 hours a week and they get certain benefits. It can affect other benefits you or the person you care for are receiving. You do not have to be related to, or…
Many people with caring responsibilities worry about what would happen if they had to leave the person they care for unexpectedly. A good, well thought out emergency plan about who could provide care if this happens makes an emergency easier to deal with. CarersUK provide really…
Sport in Mind, the charity that uses sport and physical activity to improve the lives of people experiencing mental health problems. Fun, casual drop-in football session for people experiencing mental health problems. All abilities welcome! This sessions takes place outdoors on the astro-turf pitches. Relaxed…