NORTHAMPTONSHIRE CARERS SUPPORTING CARERS COUNTYWIDE
Website
http://www.carers.org/northampton

carers@northamptonshire-carers.org

If you are looking after a relative or friend,
of any age who -

• Has a mental health problem

• Has a physical illness or disability

• Has a learning disability

• Has an alcohol/drug addiction

• Has HIV or AIDS

• Or is elderly or frail

- then YOU ARE A     CARER

You may be a parent, wife, husband, partner, daughter, son, friend or neighbour - but you are also a carer. Or you may know someone who is.

You may be providing some or all of the following -

• Personal care for a child or adult

• Health care

• Support with mobilty

• Domastic tasks

• Rehabilitation

• Supporting emotional needs of the person you look after

Carers come from all walks of life and all communities in Northamptonshire.

Is staffed by people who understand the physical and emotional strain that looking after someone can involve - as well as the pleasure it can bring.

We can be contacted at:

The Princess Royal Trust
Kettering Carers Centre

Kettering Carers Centre team include
Carer Advisers, Young Carer Workers
and a Carer Support Worker (Dementia).
They co-ordinate outreach and support groups for the North of the County.

1 Meadow Road
Kettering
Northants NNI6 8TL
Tel: (01536) 414259
Fax: (01536) 525649

The Princess Royal Trust
Northampton Carers Centre

Northampton Carers Centre team include
Carer Advisers and Young Carer Workers and a Black and Asian Carer Support Worker.
They co-ordinate outreach and support groups for Northampton and the South of the County.

53 Whitworth Road
Northampton NN1 4HG
Tel/Fax: (01604) 232500

Northamptonshire Carers provide a confidential service to support the needs of carers, supplying information about issues
that concern carers most, including andIt includes:

• Benefits Advice
  
• Carers support groups and monthly coffee mornings
  
• Emotional support to carers who are feeling distressed, isolated or unable to cope
  
• Informotion on various illnesses and disabilities
  
• Information on taking a break, holidays, respite care, practical, help at home, etc.
  
• Support and advice during Assessment Processes
  
• Advocacy to help you express your views
  
• Social activities
  
• And a listening ear on any issue that is concerning you as a carer

Having a person to talk to and having your rights explained may help your situation and listening to your experiences and needs enables us to help you.

The Centres are open Monday to Friday, lOam - 4pm. Drop in any time to chat with staff and volunteers.   Phone either or email:
carers@northamptonshire-carers.org

We appreciate you may have language and/or communication problems

Working and Caring
If you are juggling paid work with caring, phone for advice and support or arrange an appointment out of hours

Rural Caring
If you live in a rural isolated area phone your nearest Centre to arange a home visit or join one of the many Carer Support Groups throughout the county

We also aim to raise awareness of carers needs amongst professionals and the general public