We run a free support service for unpaid Carers in Gloucestershire.
At the last count, there were more than 51862 unpaid Carers in Gloucestershire offering support to one or more people
Sometimes, people caring for others don’t even know they are classed as unpaid Carers, but see themselves as a friend, relative or partner.
If you support someone who is ill, disabled or has a mental health or substance misuse problem, then you are a Carer:
- Emotional support
- Medical care
- Personal care
- Physical care
- Tasks around the home
We understand the pressures placed on Carers – and we want to help.
Caring responsibilities can affect emotional, physical health and wellbeing, so our free Carers Hub offers support whenever you need it.
Delivered in partnership with NHS Gloucestershire and Gloucestershire County Council, we can help with things like:
- Information, advice and guidance
- Carers’ assessments and support planning
- Carers’ emergency scheme
- Carers’ wellbeing payments
- Hospital liaison
- A variety of training and wellbeing sessions to support Carers
- Emotional and wellbeing support
- Peer support and support groups
Anyone can self-refer into the Carers Hub and anyone can refer someone else for support (with consent).
To find out more about our services, visit the Gloucestershire Carers Hub, email us at [email protected], call 0300 111 9000
Support is also available to young Carers under the age of 18 through the Gloucestershire Young Carers service.
Coproduction Project
Do you support someone in Gloucestershire?
Your experiences and insights are invaluable, and we need your help to make a real difference.
We are starting an exciting journey aiming to transform the way unpaid Carers receive information, advice, guidance and support. We also want to gain your views on the digital offers and look at how we can improve the experience of entering or leaving hospital from a Carers perspective.
We believe that the best solutions are created with the people who will use them, and that’s why we’re inviting you to join us to contribute to some exciting projects through Co-production.
What is Co-production?
Co-production is about working together as equal partners. Your lived experience as a Carer will be at the heart of created solutions, ensuring that the solutions we develop together can truly help meet the needs of Carers and the people they care for.
Our aim is for you to have a direct influence on how services are designed, delivered, and evaluated.
Why Get Involved?
- Make a Real Difference: Your unique perspective and lived experience can influence the development of services that support Carers across Gloucestershire.
- Shape the Future: Be at the forefront of creating innovative and accessible solutions for unpaid Carers.
- Share Your Expertise: Your experiences are valuable and will help in understanding the challenges and opportunities for improvement.
- Connect with Others: Collaborate with other unpaid Carers, professionals, and organisations who are passionate about improving unpaid Carer support.
- Learn New Skills: Gain experience in project development, research, and solution design.
- Be Heard: Aim for your voice to be central in the development of services that impact your life.
How can I be involved?
If you’re interested in shaping the future of Carer support, we’d love to hear from you! Please get in touch by contacting us on 0300 111 9000 or emailing [email protected]
