Carers
Learning Disability update
Our Learning Disability update is an ‘easy read’ newsletter. Subscribe to keep up to date with what NHS England is doing for people with a learning disability and/or autism, their families, carers and supporters.
Age UK Free help and advice (Worcester & District)
Albany House Surgery are pleased to announce that patients can visit Thorneloe Lodge Surgery to get help from Age UK (Worcester & District) who provide free help and advice to our patients regarding a wide range of issues.
Worcestershire Association of Carers
Worcestershire Association of Carers is a registered charity that was founded in 1997 providing an independent source of information, advice and support for unpaid adult carers in Worcestershire. We provide representation for carers at a local and national level and support carers to have a voice in decisions that affect them.
We understand the role of unpaid carers and the huge contribution they make to the community.
0300 012 4272
Introduction to care and support
This guide is for people who have care and support needs, their carers, and people who are planning their future care needs.
Help for carers looking after a loved one
If you look after a partner, relative or friend who is disabled or ill due to physical or mental health, you are a carer, even if you don’t think of yourself as one. Find out about the emotional, practical and financial support available to you.
Carers: help and support
You can get help and support if you're responsible for looking after someone who has a disability, is getting old or has become ill. This can range from practical help to make day-to-day life easier to benefits like Carer's Allowance.