Services for carers - Emotional support

Emotional support for carers

Expert help is available for carers who are struggling emotionally with their caring role, feeling isolated and in need of a friend or needing support when dealing with health and care planning.

Counselling – free specialist counselling with a qualified counsellor to help deal with the low points of caring for another person.
Advocacy – long term advocacy and support to help at care planning and hospital discharge meetings, ensuring carers have their voices heard.
Befriending – volunteers keep in regular contact with carers by visiting or telephoning and also help with transport for events and breaks.