If you are a Carer

G.P. CARERS' SUPPORT SERVICE - DO YOU CARE?

If you are providing support for someone who has a disability or illness and who could not manage without your help then YOU ARE A CARER

Let your G.P know you are caring for someone and to consider what may be of help to you like:

Carer advice and support from an independent organisation such as the Belfast Carers Centre
Asking your G.P for a health check for yourself
Referral to a social worker for a Carer's Assessment. This will give you the opportunity to talk over your caring role and to find out what is available from your local social services such as the Carer Complementary Therapy Service or a Carer Grant.
Talking to your G.P. or District Nurse about relaxation techniques and how to manage stress. Thinking about asking for support to assist you in caring or to have a break from your caring role.

Useful web link - Carers Information on Belfast Trust Site

Carers’ Services | Belfast Health & Social Care Trust website

Belfast Trust Carers Support Service

Telephone: 028 9504 2126


Email: CarerSuppSvcs@belfasttrust.hscni.net

Office Hours: Lines are open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

Online Registration Form: Carer Support Service - Registration Form

Carers Network

The Belfast Trust has committed to establishing a Carer Network for unpaid and family carers to involve you in shaping and delivering our priorities.

The Network will work to:

Identify and decide carer priorities through the Carers Strategy 2022-onwards and the Trust Corporate Plan.
Assist with specific projects to progress the Carers Strategy.
Improve how we engage and communicate with carers.

Useful links for Carers

Useful links for Dementia Support

Carers support groups

Alzheimer's Society

Working towards a world where Dementia no longer devastates lives by giving help to those living with Dementia today, and providing home for the future.

Carer Information and Support Programme

Our Carer Information and Support Programme (CRISP) provides support and up-to-date, relevant information in a group environment, where carers can share experiences and find out about local and national services that can offer support. To book a place, please e-mail crispbelfast@alzheimers.org.uk

Carers NI

Our mission is to make life better for carers. We provide information and advice on caring, help carers connect with each other, campaign with carers for lasting change and use innovation to improve services.

Call Management

The service provide a significant range of support services to people in their later years. We offer Social Workers based in a number of community and hospital settings who work with you to identify the help you or your loved one need.

Connected Community Care

Connected Community Care work in partnership with statutory, voluntary and community organisations to help connect those at risk of chronic conditions, social isolation, dementia and a cancer diagnosis to support services within their local community.

Good Morning Colin

Colin Carers Group provides an opportunity for those with caring responsibilities to come together in a relaxed and supportive environment to take time for themselves.