Families & Carers

Carers Direct

Carers Direct is a national information, advice and support service for carers in England. Available online at www.nhs.uk/carersdirect and as a free, confidential helpline seven days a week on 0808 8020202, it provides accurate, relevant information for carers and those who support them.

Contact A Family

National charity providing support and advice to families with a disabled child or a child with specific health conditions.
Click here to visit www.cafamily.org.uk.

The Transition Information Network

An alliance of organisations and individuals who come together to improve the experience of disabled young people's transition to adulthood.
Click_here_to_visit_www.transitioninfonetwork.org.uk

Parent and Carer Factsheets

Links to the Audit Commission's Parent and Carer Factsheets, written by parents of disabled children and young people, for other parents and carers. (The Audit Commission is an independent body responsible for ensuring that public money is used economically, efficiently and effectively.)
Click here to view the Factsheets.

Carers UK

Carers UK is the voice of carers. Carers provide unpaid care by looking after an ill, frail or disabled family member, friend or partner. Click here to visit www.carersuk.org/Home.

Caring for Someone

The Government also has a web site for carers. Visit www.direct.gov.uk/en/CaringForSomeone/index.htm

Disability Information in West Berkshire

A website financially supported by West Berkshire Council and created and maintained by disabled people. Visit www.diwb.org.

Disability Grants

Information about grants for disabled children or adults, their families and carers.
http://www.disability-grants.org/index.html

Family Fund

Gives grants to low-income families that relate to the additional needs of severely disabled children and young people, to help relieve the stress of everyday life.
www.familyfundtrust.org.uk

Crossroads

UK charity serving carers and people with care needs.
www.crossroads.org.uk.