Carers in Devon can now find out about support and information from one place for the first time, as part of a £1.3 million investment by Devon County Council and NHS Devon.
As part of the new Devon Carers Centre a new telephone helpline has been launched to give carers better access to support to help them stay healthy and live a normal life outside of caring.
Carers will be able to access the following services through the helpline:
• Support and information at the ‘first stop’ from the helpline advisor
• A network of local carers’ support workers who provide face to face support and activities for young carers to enjoy being young people
• Opportunities to meet other carers in their area for mutual support, friendship and time away from caring
• Short carers breaks
The new helpline (08456 434 435) is open from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday and on Saturdays from 9am to 1pm.
The helpline is run by voluntary organisation Westbank, working closely with other carers’ voluntary groups, who will also provide support in their local area. A website has been launched at www.devoncarerscentre.org.uk/
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