Looking after someone

The Carers Centre provides information, advice and support to help you manage your caring role. By registering you will receive a wellbeing assessment and a quarterly newsletter with access to a wide range of activities. Visit the Carers Centre to register as a carer.

If the person you are looking after is going into hospital, the Hospital Discharge team are there to help. They understand how hospital procedures work, and can help you if you have any concerns. Visit the Carers Centre website for more information about the support you can receive whilst the person you care for is in hospital. 

Our Family Connect 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 advisors on 01952 385385 (option three). 

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. 

The Emergency Response Carers’ Service provides free immediate assistance when you are unable to help someone who is reliant on your support. Carers Emergency Service

View these fact sheets to help you remain independent for longer - Independent Living Factsheets.

In Telford and Wrekin it is estimated that there are over 20,000 people over the age of 5 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/service.

Download the Local Carers Champions factsheet

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, you may wish to explore supported accommodation, which provides additional support to help you maintain your own home.

Housing and Accommodation options