Carers Services in the South West
Devon Carers covers most of the county of Devon except Torbay and Plymouth. Cornwall, Plymouth, Torbay, Somerset and Dorset provide their own services.
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- Do you look after someone?
- Do they have a medical condition, mental health illness or drug/alcohol addiction?
- Would they struggle to cope without your support?
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Young carers
A young carer is someone aged 18 or under who helps look after a relative with a disability, illness, mental health condition, or drug or alcohol problem.
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We’re here to support you and help make things easier where we can. There’s a great deal of information and knowledge we have at Devon Carers, which we use to save you time and provide support tailored to your needs.
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Devon Carers covers most of the county of Devon except Torbay and Plymouth. Cornwall, Plymouth, Torbay, Somerset and Dorset provide their own services. Still not sure? Use the postcode finder to check which local authority supports you.
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Devon County Council’s Update Statement on Personal Assistants and Direct Payments
This update statement provides information regarding recruiting a Personal Assistant (PA), PA quality/standards, PA conduct, contingency planning, support with managing a Direct Payment, problems in contacting DCC teams and the Direct Payments surplus reclaim process. We are aware that recruitment of PAs can be difficult. For this reason, we have had, until very recently, a… Find out more
Popular Robopets Scheme Returns!
We are pleased to announce our Robopet scheme is returning to enable even more people with dementia and memory loss the opportunity to enjoy the comfort they can bring. For many people, pets can become important companions, but for those living with dementia, it’s not always suitable to have animals at home. Robopets can offer… Find out more