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NATIONAL Carers UK
20 Great Dover Street, London SE1 4LX
Tel: 020 7378 4999; Fax: 020 7378 9781
CarersLine: 0808 808 7777
E-mail: info@carersuk.org
www.carersuk.org Carers UK is the voice of carers and is the only carer-led organisation working for all carers. Counsel and Care
Twyman House, 16 Bonny Street, London NW1 9PG
Advice Line: 0845 300 7585
Tel: 020 7241 8555
Email: advice@counselandcare.org.uk
www.counselandcare.org.uk Provides advice and help for older people. The Princess Royal Trust for Carers
Unit 14, Bourne Court, Southend Road, Woodford Green IG8 8HD
Tel: 0844 800 4361 ; Fax: 0844 800 4362
Email: info@carers.org
www.carers.org The Trust supports a national network of Carers Centres where carers of all kinds can obtain advice, information and support. Contact the national office for details of your nearest centre. SUN International
Mount Gould Hospital, Admin Block, Mount Gould Road, Plymouth
Tel: 01752 268011; Mobile: 07999 546944
Email plymouth@sun-int.org
www.sun-int.org Our aims are to exchange and share information on issues surrounding mental health well being, including welfare rights/employment/voluntary work/service user/carer involvement and much more. We hope that by sharing information in this way we can be of help to all concerned in the issues of mental health. SCOTLAND Aberdeen Carer's Forum
VSA Carers Centre, 24-28 Belmont Street, Aberdeen AB10 1JH
Tel: 01224 646677; Fax:01224 622428 The Carers Forum provides a means of sharing information, involving carers in identifying gaps in services, and in the consultation process when planning the introduction of new services, making changes to existing services or proposing changes which will affect the lives of carers. Crossroads Caring Scotland
24 George Square, Glasgow G2 1EG
Tel: 0141 226 3793
http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/room335/page11.html Crossroads is Scotland's largest provider of short breaks and practical support for carers. We represent the interests of 46 local services throughout the country that provide opportunities for carers to take time to themselves. Our services are available to all carers regardless of the age, disability or illness of the person receiving care. South Ayrshire Carers Centre
43 Sandgate, Ayrshire KA7 1DA
Tel: 01292 263000; Fax: 01292 618 482
E-mail: southayrshire.carers@ unity-enterprise.com
www.carers.org/sayrshire Provide information, advice and support for carers of all ages. Glasgow: The Princess Royal Trust for Carers
Charles Oakley House, 125 West Regent Street, Glasgow G2 2SD
Tel: 0141 221 5066; Fax: 0141 221 4623
Email: infoscotland@carers.org HIV/AIDS Carers and Family Service Provider, Scotland
10 Elderpark Workspace, 100 Elderpark Street, Glasgow G51 3TR
Tel: 0141 445 8797; Fax: 0141 445 8798
E-mail: info@hiv-aids-carers.org.uk
www.hiv-aids-carers.org.uk Helpline, practical and emotional support to carers, families and relatives affected by HIV or AIDS. Bereavement support, carers breaks, hospital visiting scheme, home support. Orkney Carers Centre/Crossroads
Anchor Buildings, 6 Bridge Street, Kirkwall KW15 1HR
Tel: 01856 870500; Fax: 01856 873617
Email: orkneycarers@tiscali.co.uk
www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/CROSSROADSORKNEY/index.asp Orkney Carers Centre aims to improve the quality of life for carers and those for whom they care by giving information, emotional support and practical help. We provide: - A drop in service/ phone/homevisit for carers needing help with any caring issues; A Crossroads Respite Care service; A Young Carers Support service; An Independent Living Project supporting people receiving Independent Living Fund or Direct Payments. Princess Royal Carers' Centre
Telephone House, 21 Ward Road, Dundee DD1 1ND
Tel: 01382 200422
Email: centre@dundee.carers.net
www.dundeecarerscentre.org.uk AIMS: To provide information and support services to carers and people with disabilities, including home visits. We fill out benefit forms, and can assist people with assessments for community care services. We have facilities for groups to meet, and are the contact point for several caring and disability organisations. ENGLAND Bristol: Black Carers Project
Unit 6, 20-23 Hepburn Road, St. Pauls, Bristol BS2 8UD
Tel: 0117 914 4491/2; Fax: 0117 914 4491 The Black Carers Project offers support to black and other ethnic minority carers in Bristol in many ways, including information,a training service, a development service, support groups and services for young carers. Northern: The Princess Royal Trust for Carers
Suite 6, Oak House, High Street, Chorley PR7 1DW
Tel: 01257 234070; Fax: 01257 234105
Email: infochorley@carers.org West Sussex Carers Support Services (Carers Online)
c/o ICIS : Information for life, 35 Worthing Road, East Preston, Littlehampton BN16 1BQ
Enquiry Line: 0800 859929
Tel: 01903 859928; Fax: 01903 777601
Email: admin@icis-info4life.org.uk
www.westsussexcarers.org.uk/index.htm The Carers Online website for carers in West Sussex aims to: Help put carers in touch with local support and services; Direct carers to national information which may be useful; To provide information to support carers in their daily lives. Dudley Black Carers Group
The Claughton Centre, Blowers Green Road, Dudley DY2 8UZ
Tel: 01384 813900 A gathering point for African Caribbean carers to support each other and take part in gentle exercise, talks and lunches. WALES Carers
River House, Ynsbridge Court, Gwaelod-y-Garth, Cardiff CF15 9SS
Tel: 0292 081 1370
E-mail: info@carerswales.org.uk
www.carerswales.org NORTHERN IRELAND Carers
58 Howard Street, Belfast BT1 6PJ
Tel: 0289 043 9843
Email: info@carersni.org
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