INFORMATION & ADVICE: relates to all issues affecting Carers, including benefits, breaks, respite & support services, carer assessment procedures, aids & adaptation.

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT: one-to-one support on the telephone or during a home visit by a support worker. It provides the opportunity for Carers to talk through their queries and concerns.

COMMUNITY CONSULTATION: creating a unified voice in the locality to ensure Carers have an impact on decision making. Carers Centres can have a strong influence on local policy, planning procedures and outcomes. Through your local Centre you can get involved with their Focus Group and have your say and input on all of these things.

Other services that are offered include:

BREAKS & TIME OUT: a chance for Carers to enjoy a bit of "me" time - each Centre offers lots of free things to Carers known to them - pampering/complementary therapies, days out, activities and events.

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES: in skills often needed by Carers such as personal development, stress management and much more.

SOCIAL GROUPS: a chance to meet other Carers in your town/area and have a time to socialise with others in a similar situation and enjoy activities and speakers that may be of interest.

VOLUNTEER SERVICES: some of the Centres in Wiltshire offer the opportunity for Carers to have a befriender or someone to sit with the cared for to give the Carer a chance to have a short break.

We aim to ensure that no Carer reaches crisis point before they get the support they need.