Sharing Caring Project
The Sharing Caring Project supports carers over the age of 55 years.
Telephonbe: 0114 275 8879
Sheffield Carers Centre
Sheffield Carers Centre offers information and support to all carers. It does this by providing
- an information pack for the carer, and a newsletter six times a year
- a directory of carers support groups and a pack on working and caring
- a telephone helpline, open each weekday morning, offering information and a friendly listening ear
- social and recreational groups such as a creative writing group, art group, strolling group, coffee morning, local carers groups in Darnall and Upperthorpe
- an emergency card for carers
- aromatherapy sessions
- sessions on legal and benefits advice
- counselling
- access to a Short Breaks Fund
- help with looking for grants for carers in need
All of our services to carers are free and confidential.
Website: Sheffield Carers Centre
Telephone: 0114 278 8942 (office) 0114 272 8362 (helpline)
Carers’ Support Groups
There are a wide range of support groups in the city for the families and
carers of people with various disabilities and illnesses. Some are run by professionals, for example, in doctors' surgeries. Others are run by voluntary organisations and there are also small self help groups, run entirely by carers themselves.
The Sheffield Carers Centre publishes a directory of Carers Support Groups which can help you find the group that best suits your needs. Please contact the Sheffield Carers Centre's telephone helpline on 0114 272 8362 for more information.
You can download information about carers groups from the Help Yourself website at www.sheffieldhelpyourself.org.uk/
Older Carers Support Service
Work by the Sharing Caring Project and Sheffield Case Register has revealed that many older family carers feel isolated in the caring role and have needs of their own as older people.
The Older Carers Support Service provides support to older carers of people with a learning disability.
Two support visitors will
- visit and keep in regular contact with older family carers aged 70 and over
- act as a link between carers and a range of support
- build up relationships to support carers to deal with problems before they turn into crisis
- record information that can be used to support people in emergencies
Older Carers Support Service (OCSS)
St. George's Community Health Centre
Winter Street
Sheffield
S3 7ND
Telephone: 0114 226 2231
Telephone: 0114 226 2231
Email: ocss.ocss@sct.nhs.uk
