Are you a carer?

A carer is anyone, including children and adults who looks after a family member, partner or friend who needs help because of their illness, frailty, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction and cannot cope without their support. The care they give is unpaid

Carers play a vital role in supporting people and giving a better quality of life to people who otherwise would really struggle. The work you do is invaluable. However, it is well recognised that carers are at an increased risk of developing their own problems, including physical, emotional / psychological, and financial.
At Hannage Brook we acknowledge the very important work carers do. We want to do what we can to help support you, while you are supporting the person who needs your care. Please let us know if you are a carer by telephoning and letting our reception team know or you can register online below:

Register as a carer

Benefits

There are benefits available to support you in your role as a carer. These include carers allowance, attendance allowance and Personal Independence Payment. More Information can be found https://derbyshirecarers.co.uk/benefits If you would like help in applying for Attendance Allowance please let us know and we can put you in touch with our care coordinator.

There are some useful guides and links below:

Carers Café Wirksworth

Join the Derbyshire Dales Council for Voluntary Service Social Prescribers at The Quarry Cafe at the Stone Centre in Wirksworth on the 4th Thursday of the month between 10.30 and 12.30.

Address: Porter Ln, Wirksworth, Matlock DE4 4LS

For more information call the Social Prescribing team on 01629 812154 and press 2 or email ddcvs.referrals@nhs.net

• Derby City Council

  Carers support information in Derby.
  Website
  Care for Derby – Derby City Council

• What’s on?

  Carer learning and wellbeing activities, support groups and events. Online and groups.
  
  Website: https://derbyshirecarers.co.uk/whats-on
  

• Carers in Derbyshire

  Carers advice for people living in Derbyshire
  
  website: https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social-health/adult-care-and-wellbeing/caring-for-someone/carers-in-derbyshire.aspx

• Mobilise

  Support for unpaid carers in Derbyshire
  website: https://support.mobiliseonline.co.uk/derbyshire

• Derbyshire Healthcare

  If you are caring for someone with a health condition, there are a number of forums you can go to for information and support.
  
  Phone
  01773 880786
  Website
  www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk
  Email
  enquiries@mentalhealthtogether.org.uk

• Derbyshire All Age Carers Support Service ( DAACSS)

  DAACSS is delivered by Derbyshire Carers Association on our behalf.
  It includes:
  – an information and advice helpline
  – face to face, home visits and telephone support
  – planning for emergencies
  – support groups
  – carer’s assessments
  – skills for caring
  – financial advice and grants
  – social activities and events
  – volunteering and more. 
  
  To get help, advice, and support, call DAACSS on telephone: 01773 833 833
  
  website: https://derbyshirecarers.co.uk/daacss

• Carers UK

  They’re here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don’t have to care alone.
  Phone
  0808 808 7777
  Website
  Carers UK
  Email
  info@carersuk.org

• Social care and support guide

  If you or someone you know needs help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability, this guide explains your options and where you can get support.
  
  Website
  NHS: Social care and support guide

• Carers Trust East Midlands

  Carers Trust East Midlands Carers Services support over 800 family carers and the people they care for across Derbyshire. They offer a flexible, professional care service to people of all ages with a range of health conditions and disabilities.
  Phone
  0115 9628920
  Website
  www.carerstrustem.org
  Email
  hello@carerstrustem.org

• Health Watch Derbyshire

  Local and national support services and information for carers in Derbyshire.
  
  Website
  https://www.healthwatchderbyshire.co.uk/

• Derbyshire Carers Association

  Derbyshire Carers Association recognise that the responsibility of caring for someone who cannot manage at home without help often places great physical and emotional strain upon the Carer. Whether you care for someone for a few hours a week or for 24 hours a day, they can offer you a wide range of confidential and independent services, helping you to care.
  Phone
  01773 833833
  Website
  derbyshirecarers.co.uk
  Email
  info@derbyshirecarers.co.uk
  Derbyshire Carers Registration/Referral Form