Elderly
Devon Carers can support carers of elderly and frail people living in several ways.
We can give you information about Devon-wide specialist organisations (see below) and you may find carers groups in your area, some of which are specifically for caring for people living with cancer.
We also run a range of Peer Support groups both online and face-to-face.
We offer Carers Skills Workshops on basic knowledge and skills in supporting you in your caring role. We also run sessions specifically on how to maintain your own health and wellbeing whilst caring. Our courses offer opportunities to meet other carers in similar situations to learn from one another.
Useful information and organisations
Age UK
Find support in your area through Age UK by entering your postcode in their search facility. Find information with regards to caring for people in later life including: information and advice on finances, legal issues, health, wellbeing, care, support, travel, hobbies, work and learning. Alternatively phone: 0800 055 6112
Devon County Council
Information from Devon County Council for adults who are thinking about how they will pay for social care, now or in the future including signposting to organisations to assist with: welfare benefits, help with money matters, council tax, housing benefits and an online benefits checker.
https://new.devon.gov.uk/care-and-health/adults/paying-for-care/help-with-paying-for-care/
KingsCare
A support service based at Kingskerswell Health Centre covering Kingskerswell, Ipplepen and Abbotskerswell. The range of services include: benefits advice, carer support groups, dementia support, mental health support, social activities, community transport, wellbeing coodinator service and home from hospital service, 01626 357090
NHS
An NHS guide for both people who have care needs and their carers to assist them in planning for their future care including NHS services, access to and paying for social care and support for carers.
The Not Forgotten Association
This association provides recreation, leisure, and entertainment to serving personnel and veterans of any age. They support any serving man or woman who is wounded, injured or sick and any veteran with a disability, illness or infirmity who has served with The Royal Navy, The Royal Marines, The British Army, The Royal Airforce, and The Merchant Navy. Each of their events is intended to restore confidence, enhance wellbeing, boost morale, and improve the chances of those who attend to enjoy a normal, if not better, life.
Call 0207 730 2400
https://thenotforgotten.org/
Re-engage
Re-engage is a charity that provides support to people ages over 75. They can offer call companions – a telephone befriending service ensuring older people stay connected to the outside world. It is available to anyone aged 75 and over who’s socially isolated and would like a regular chat over the phone with a friendly volunteer.