Contact for more information. It is perhaps surprising that with District Nurses, Health Visitors, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Home Helps, Meals on Wheels and so on, that there should be an unmet need. Without in any way duplicating the help given by any of these services, a reliable Carer's Support scheme can be a crucial factor in enabling a disabled person to live at home. Anyone can approach Carers Support direct, or through their Doctor, District Nurse, or Social Worker. Once contacted, our co-ordinator will visit the carer, or carers, to discuss the type of help required, and arrange to introduce a trained Care Attendant.
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Many people who are frail and elderly, or people with physical, sensory or mental health problems, or with learning disabilities are able to live at home, only because of the constant support of their families, friends, neighbours or others. Looking after someone who is very dependent is very demanding, stressful, and seems unrelenting. Some people with disabilities have to leave their homes, perhaps long term, because their carers can no longer look after them. This is what we want to prevent. Each local scheme is independent with its own identity and run by a local voluntary Management Committee.