Calderdale Carers Project - Raising the awareness of carers and their needs

CALDERDALE CARERS PROJECT

A carer is someone who is looking after a friend, relative or neighbour who cannot manage without help because of sickness, age or disability.
The Carers Project exists for the benefit of all adults who care in Calderdale, whether they are caring for an adult or child, friend or neighbour.

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EMERGENCY CARD - See the Emergency Card link on the menu to find out if this might benefit you!

ICE - Have you got 'ICE' on your mobile phone? ICE stands for In case of emergency and was thought of by a paramedic. Click here for more information.

The project has up to date information that can help carers apply for services and grants.

The emergency card system makes sure that the 'looked after' person is taken care of if the carer is taken ill or has an accident.

The Project facilitates support groups.
For more about the support groups click HERE

The carers project has a special fund to pay transport costs and/or for a sitter, to make it easier for carers to attend support groups and events the project arranges eg. complementary therapy sessions.

The Carers Project:
• Listens
• Provides a contact point for carers
• Gives advice and information
• Maintains an information library
• Facilitates regular support groups
• Supports carers to voice their needs
• Produces a regular newsletter
• Administers an emergency card
• Promotes more appropriate and better services for carers
• Raises awareness about carers issues
• Does outreach work to assist carers who may not have the services they need
• Undertakes consultation exercises with carers.
• Keeps carers informed of changes to services.

Please contact us for more information

There is usually someone in the office to answer the phone from 9.30 am -12.30 pm, Monday to Friday. At other times, you can leave a message and someone will get back to you as soon as possible (usually the next working day)

Calderdale Carers Project,
Unit 8a,
Calderdale Business Park,
Club Lane,
Ovenden,
Halifax,
HX2 8DB.

Telephone: 01422 369101
Fax: 01422 369643
E-mail: Calderdale Carers Project - Click here

Calderdale Carers Project is a company limited by guarantee.
Company number 3288967.
Registered charity number 1076012