Wellbeing Directory
Carers
| Provider / Services | Service offer - Carers | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
| Action for family carers | Action for Family Carers are holding a number of online community events for carers over the coming weeks. There are two types of virtual events one on living your life and the other on stress busting. Also offering a free 'phone consult' service. Fully qualified and experienced trainers can speak to Carers one-to-one to listen, offer support and discuss strategies to help. | 0300 7708090 Action For Family Carers Website |
| Breaks from caring (commonly referred to as respite) | Ad hoc and End of Life, bookable respite (break for a couple of hours during day time hours) for carers provided by SPDNS Homecare (via Southend Carers Hub) is not taking any new bookings. However, if a carers is already registered with Southend Carers, has received respite from SPDNS Homecare previously and is in desperate need (such as needing to go to hospital) SPDNS may consider the request. | 01702 393933 Refer via Southend info@southendcarers.co.uk |
| Carers Emergency Planning and Support(support for the cared for if their unpaid family carer is suddenly unable to continue providing care because of illness or other emergency) | Carers Emergency Plan Services is not taking any new carers. If a carer already has a carers emergency plan in place call the telephone number printed on their Emergency Respite card or call Ashley Care directly on 01702 343789 option 5 to access Carers Emergency Respite Service (CERS). Ashley Care will assess each case and attend as quickly as possible. If help is required out of office hours please contact 07872 637341 | For existing clients only. Call 01702 343789 option 5 (Office hours) and 07872 637341 (Out of Office hours) in an emergency. |
| Carers First | Caring support that covers Castle Point and Rochford. Any request for face to face support will be strictly limited and assessed on a case by case need. Carers Hub remains open. Evening virtual drop in will continue to run every Wednesday evening via webchat from 6-8pm. Identifying carers at risk and initiating wellbeing calls to ensure they are safe and supported. Will continue to provide telephone, email, webchat and online support to carers. Plan to hold regular live wellbeing sessions with a support workers. Sending regular emails to carers with information about local initiatives and advice from local and central government | 0300 303 1555 Carers online forum info@carersfirst.org.uk |
| Sports for Confidence | We are currently providing a regular phone call weekly to the carers to provide support and suggestions of activities. We are providing bespoke personalised activity videos tailored to their individualised needs and preferences. | 07394 564942 Megan@sportforconfidence.com |
| Therapy for You | Therapy for you provide a range of therapeutic support such as online courses, one to one support over the phone and CBT. This is not carers specific. | 01268 739128 Therapy For You Website |
| Significant Care | A free tool designed to help carers, the tool will help carers to spot the early signs of deterioration in the health of those they care for. Significant Care has been developed by UCL Partners, in partnership with NELFT, Care City and Basildon and Brentwood CCG working with carers groups. | UCL Partners Website |