Carers Together in Hampshire
Carers Together in Hampshire, based at Fenwick2, offers support services for all carers. These include information about services and facilities for carers, a free information and chat helpline, support groups, respite services, relaxation days, outings and trips and a carers' newsletter.
Carers can also find out about CAPE (Carers Action Planning for Emergencies), which helps carers to plan for caring for their loves ones in the case of unforeseen events and to provide access to free support in an emergency.
To find out more about these services, open days and outings, contact the Carers Together helpline on 08000 3 23456 or the website at www.carerstogether.org.uk
Anyone wanting more information about Carers Together can ring:
Vicky Hamilton Vey on 023 8028 6342.
Carer Support Days
Anyone caring for a spouse or relative who has had a stroke or has Parkinson's Disease can now get help from two new support groups at Fenwick2.
New Forest Carers Together and staff from the PCT Long Term Conditions Centre at Fenwick2 are holding regular meetings offering advice, support and companionship.
The first meeting of the Stroke carers' group took place on Monday July 14th in the Resource Room at Fenwick2 from 10.30am to 12 noon and subsequent meetings will be held on the 2nd Monday of each month at the same time and place.
The first meeting of the Parkinson's carers' group will take place on the 24th September 2008 from 10.30am to 12.30pm at Fenwick2 and on the 4th Wednesday of every month thereafter.
Any carers are invited to come along to the drop-in meetings to meet staff from Carers Together and the PCT, Stroke Co-ordinator Raj Vaithilingam, Parkinson's Disease Nurse Specialist Sheena Morgan, and to swap advice and information with other carers.