Looking after someone
We are here to help and support you...
If you spend a lot of time providing unpaid care and support to a relative, partner or a friend, whether you live with that person or not, you are a carer! No matter of your age, cultural or social background.
We have an estimated 18,000 unpaid carers across the borough and we are committed to supporting every one of you.
Caring for someone can be a very rewarding experience however you are entitled to the appropriate help and support you need, by law.
We are here to assist you in obtaining support and requesting a carer's assessment today.
Interested in getting involved in the All-age Carers Partnership Board, find out more
Live Well Telford signposts local community services that can help or support you...
The Live Well Telford website is our online community directory that brings the support and advice you need all into one place.
As an unpaid carer, browse through the key local services below to get help and support.
Take a look at our local offers for family carers...
A video showing how we celebrate our carers
A video of a carer in the borough sharing their experience
Paying for care
For information to help you understand how much you need to pay for care, please visit our page.
How does Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust support carers?
Carers play a crucial role in the life of the individual they care for, which is why we want to make it as easy as possible for carers when the person they care for is in Hospital. Find out how SaTH supports carers when an individual gets discharged from hospital.
Moving and handling advice
Our Assistive Technology team can increase your confidence in the safe moving and handling of someone that you care for. For an assessment please contact our friendly and knowledgeable staff at the Independent Living Centre on 01952 457181 or email assistive.technology@telford.gov.uk
Dementia Admiral Nursing Service
Admiral Nurses are specialist dementia nurses who provide help and support to carers and families whose loved ones have dementia. Visit the Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust website to find out how to access the Admiral Nursing Service.
Emergency Response Service (ERS)
The ERS provides free immediate assistance when you are unable to help someone who is reliant on your support, view more information about ERS.
Independent living factsheets
View these fact sheets to help you remain independent for longer - Independent Living Factsheets.
Could you be a Community Carers Champion?
In Telford and Wrekin it is estimated that there are over 20,000 people over the age of five who provide unpaid care to others. Locally we want to raise the profile of carer awareness and increase peoples understanding of what carer’s champions are and how they could benefit your organisation, group or service.
Download the local carers champions factsheet (.pdf Size: 248Kb)
Housing and accommodation
If you are finding it difficult to provide care at home, you may be considering different housing options. You may have care needs that can be met in your own home, view more information about housing and accommodation options.
