The Dorset Carer Friendly ID card is photo identification and helps you show others that you are a carer. It includes an In Case of Emergency section on the back, so people know who to contact if something happens to you. Access hendreds of local and national discounts, including shops, cafes, and services. Contact your local carer support service in Step 2 of the Leaflet: ‘Unpaid Carer’ to apply for a card.
Do you support someone who would struggle without you?
- Do you help a friend, family member, or neighbour with everyday things like; shopping, cleaning, cooking, washing, dressing, or getting to appointments?
- Do you give emotional support or help someone manage their mental heatlh?
If yes, you are a carer, even if you do not think of yourself that way.
Carers are all ages and backgrounds. You might be a young person caring for a sibling, parent or grandparent or an adult juggling work, family life, and caring responsibilities. You may live with the person you care for, or care from a distance. You might care for one person, or several. Every caring role is unique and whatever your circumstances, help is available.
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From 30th January, the PCN will be hosting monthly Carer’s Clinic with BCP. This is an opportunity for unpaid carers to have a 30-minute one-to-one conversation with a Carers’ Officer from BCP Carer Support. Carers can gain information, advice and referrals on their non-medical, carer-related concerns. This might include:
- places the carer can get peer support
- counselling services
- support you can get if your cared-for person is in hospital
- advice on the carers’ assessment
You can find out more about BCP Carer Support here: Home page | BCP Carers Service
Drop-in Carer Groups
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Alzheimer's
Understanding Dementia Better
‘Understanding Dementia Better’ is free, online training for family and friends supporting someone with dementia. This informal session is really practical, offering you strategies, hints, tips and guidance.
The training has been developed around our mission to think differently about dementia. Our focus is on the individual and not the condition, looking at what they can do, not what they can’t. We believe with the right support, people can continue to do the things they love and keep active.
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Helping you choose daily living aids
How can we help:
We support people who want to buy their own daily living aids to help them live more independently. Whether you are getting older, have recently been in hospital, have a disability or are caring for someone, we’re here to help you. With our experience, we can help you choose the best equipment. We can suggest places you can buy it, including our own online shop, and let you know where you can try it out locally.
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