In continuous response to Covid-19 and the efforts being undertaken by Devon County Council and Devon Carers, we can announce that there is FREE PPE Equipment available. To find out if you are eligible and how to access it, please click here.
For ongoing update and general information, access this information here.
We enable unpaid carers to maintain their own health, wellbeing and independence; and to care safely, confidently and effectively. We provide carers with the information and advice they need in their caring role. We help carers find support in their community and from local community organisations. In everything we do we are led by carers, ensuring they have choice, control, and a voice as expert partners in care.
We are led by carers
To us, carers are at the heart of everything we do. We are continuously looking at ways we can improve our service, acting upon advice and feedback from carers as well as professionals. We believe that carers should be acknowledged as experts in care for their loved one and it is our role to support them in their caring role.
Many of our team are carers, or have been carers in the past and can draw upon their own life experiences, as well as receiving up-to-date training, in their support of carers.
There are different ways you can get in touch with Devon Carers, by phone, Live Chat through Pubble (which is with our Advice Line Team) or through The pod. We’re here to help you. Just Ask.
Monday to Friday: 8am – 6pm
Saturday: 9am – 1pm
Friday 2nd April – Closed
Saturday 3rd April – open 9am-1pm
Monday 5th April – Closed
If you see Pubble or Ask on the website, it is our Advice Line Team. Where you can chat safely and privately with us here at Devon Carers.
Chat with our helpline Monday- Friday 8am-6pm & Saturday 9am-1pm
(What does it cost to call us? Click here)
Email: info@devoncarers.org.uk
For their opening times, click here
A pioneering new project that supports unpaid carers has been heralded nationally and is shortlisted for a prestigious care award.
It involves dedicated staff from Devon Carers, a service commissioned by Devon County Council and NHS Devon CCG, working closely with hospital teams to identify situations where carers are involved, and where support for those carers is needed for patients to return home safely, or prevent hospital admissions. Read more
Before COVID-19 there were approximately 85,000 unpaid carers in Devon, but it is estimated that this has risen to over 120,000 due to increased issues which carers are facing during the pandemic.
This is a very difficult time for unpaid carers and Devon County Council have responded by providing funding to ensure that carers are able to take a break from their caring role. This can be in the form of funding towards activities such as gardening, art and crafts, mindfulness, exercise or it may help carers to start a new hobby.
If you are 18 years or over and care for an adult, by applying for the new fund you could receive a minimum payment of £50, which may increase to £100 or more depending on your caring circumstances. For more information read more.
Devon Carers win National Award22nd March 2021
An update on Covid-19 vaccinations for unpaid carers15th March 2021
Robopet fostering scheme to aid people with dementia22nd February 2021
Do you have questions about receiving the COVID-19 vaccine?29th January 2021
