If you care for a sick, disabled, elderly or frail person, or someone struggling with their mental health or substance abuse we would like to know so that the appropriate support and help can be given to you if you need it.
Devon Carers
Caring for someone in Teignbridge and the wider Devon area? Devon Carers helps unpaid carers to maintain their own health, wellbeing and independence to care safely and effectively. Devon Carers provide carers with the information and advice they need in their caring role, as well as running support groups for carers, a hospital service and one-to-one support. Details of their helpline and how to register can be found at Home – Devon Carers. Online Carers Skills Workshops – Devon Carers
Devon Young Carers
Are you 18 years old and providing a caring role to someone? If you live in Teignbridge and the wider Devon area, Contact Devon Young Carers at https://devoncarers.org.uk/am-i-a-carer/young-carers/ to access support.
Carents Room
This website offers an extensive range of information and resources for carers caring for their parents. For more information, visit https://carents.co.uk/.
Care Direct
Can offer a care needs assessment and also help with longer term or urgent respite care. You can call them on: 0345 155 1007. They also have a self help tool to guide you to what support you might be looking for and if they can help https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/finding-help-information-and-support/ .
Assist Teignbridge
Provide support with applying for Attendance Allowance/Pension Credit. Sitting service to give carers a break and home help support Home
Time For You Sitting Service
Short time sitting service to provide breaks for carers – provided by volunteers
For more information visit : Time For You sitting service – Devon Carers at Westbank
Local Carers Groups
Coastal Carers Club – Coastal Carers Club will be meeting at Claremont Manor in Dawlish (opposite Sainsburys). They meet on the first Monday of the month, 2-3.30pm – Organiser Rosie Dawson admin@rootscommunityenhancement.org
Teignmouth Carer Group – Thursday mornings 10.30-12.30pm at TAGG Centre Teignmouth.
Online Carer Group https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/your-health-and-wellbeing/online-meetups/
Macmillan Cancer Support
Caring for someone with cancer can be a difficult time. Get support to help you look after yourself, and to manage your feelings and relationships.
Visit : Emotional support for carers | Macmillan Cancer Support
Carers Support Group Newton Abbot
Do you care for a loved one who is struggling with their mental health? Facilitated by KingsCare and Devon Carers. 4th Thursday of the month, Between 10:00am-11.30am, Avenue Church, The Avenue, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2BY.