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We hope this page will support and guide you as a new or current carer. When the person you love or know becomes unwell or unfit, someone has to care and support that person...is that person you? If so you have become a Carer – do YOU need support?

Call our Helpline to advise you about all the services we offer such as: Helpline, Drop in centre, Support groups in your area, Advocacy, Counselling, form filling service, Carers Calling Carers, Keeping Carers Healthy, Young Carers and encouraging GP’s to support Carers. Furthermore we can signpost you to emergency respite, benefits, employment or training.

Do you need some respite? Call Carewatch on 01702 557955 or 01702 557007 for 36 free hours a year respite. Also don't forget to ask your GP for a prescription break.

Have you had a carers assessment? Call 01702215008 to get an assessment for direct payments and personal budget.

1.Becoming a carer: Diagnosis & understanding of the problems faced by the person you care for. Southend Carers Forum can help you right from the start, call us now for support.

2.Asking for support & help: Coming to terms with your role as a carer, Southend Carers Forum can help with advice, support groups, advocacy and counselling.

3.The team of Professionals: After a diagnosis you can get support from health professionals and the local authority. Southend Carers Forum can help ensure you know what help you can get and guide you along this path.

4.Enjoying life together: Once you have all the medical professional team in place to watch the one you care for and all the carers support & respite in place for yourself: Caring becomes worthwhile and fulfilling. Attend the carers support groups in your local area, chat to other carers.

5.Your life after caring: After caring comes to an end join our Beyond Caring support group at Southend Carers Forum to gain any further support you

Carer’s Pathway

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