Support for Caregivers
Are you supporting a friend or family member struggling with mental health? At times, this can be overwhelming and sometimes leads to caregivers having concerns over their own mental health. Our partner Somerset Carers from Thrive https://thrivesomerset.org.uk/ provides support that can help.
Who can use the Somerset Carers Service from Thrive?
If you are over 18 and look after someone in an ‘unpaid’ caring capacity, you can receive support from Somerset Carers Service for free. The person you look after could be a loved one, friend, partner, parent, sibling, or child on a regular or irregular basis. Somerset Carers Service aims to ensure you receive the right support by working with healthcare providers and other local services to create a package of care that works for you.
What services are available?
On the Somerset Carers website you will find a number of useful downloadable resources, information about local carer groups, and instructions for accessing the online carers forum. You can also call the CCS Somerset Carers Service advice line on freephone 0800 31 68 600.
You can be referred to the Somerset Carers Service as part of the wider Open Mental Health service. Please contact our Open Mental Health team at Mindline Somerset freephone 0800 138 1692 or contact us.
Calls for Carers
Calls for Carers addresses the sense of isolation many carers feel and gives practical advice and a listening ear. If you have lived experience of caregiving and would like to volunteer, phone Somerset Carers on 0800 31 68 600 or email: carers@thrivesomerset.org.uk
