Carers Services in the South West
Devon Carers covers most of the county of Devon except Torbay and Plymouth. Cornwall, Plymouth, Torbay, Somerset and Dorset provide their own services.
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Am I a carer?
- Do you look after someone?
- Do they have a medical condition, mental health illness or drug/alcohol addiction?
- Would they struggle to cope without your support?
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I am new to caring
Becoming a carer can happen gradually, or it may have been a sudden change in circumstances, we’re here to guide you.
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Looking after me
Read our latest Summer 2023 Magazine, which is packed full of carers stories, information and news.
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Young carers
A young carer is someone aged 18 or under who helps look after a relative with a disability, illness, mental health condition, or drug or alcohol problem.
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Westbank work to empower and improve the health of communities and individuals across Devon.
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Magazine and news
Read our latest Summer 2024 Magazine, which is packed full of carers stories, information and news.
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Registering with us
We’re here to support you and help make things easier where we can. There’s a great deal of information and knowledge we have at Devon Carers, which we use to save you time and provide support tailored to your needs.
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Online form Live chat Call helplineWhat if I care for someone outside of the Devon County Council area?
Devon Carers covers most of the county of Devon except Torbay and Plymouth. Cornwall, Plymouth, Torbay, Somerset and Dorset provide their own services. Still not sure? Use the postcode finder to check which local authority supports you.
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NHS Continuing Healthcare
Some carers may have heard of, receive or applied for Continuing Healthcare funding through the NHS. One Devon have published additional information about the fund, who is eligible and how to apply on there website. Please click here to go straight there. We’ve copied some of the main details here for you, however we’d encourage… Find out more
Top Tips for Christmas
Christmas for carers takes a little more planning. However, some of these top tips should help to make the festivities run more smoothly. If you become stressed, the chances are that the person you are caring for will become stressed and vice versa. Similarly, if the atmosphere in the house is calm, relaxed and pleasant,… Find out more
