Carers NI (Belfast) - Northern Ireland

About Carers NI We're here to make life better for carers.Working as part of Carers UK : We give expert advice, information and support. We connect carers so no-one has to care alone. We campaign together for lasting change We innovate to find new ways to reach and support carersInformation We operate an advice and information service for carers and professionals, dealing with a range of issues such as carers' benefits, community care and services for carersWe provide a wide range of leaflets and booklets and a regular newsletter for carers, members and professionalsSupport.Contact : 028 9043 9843, 9am-1pm Mon-Thu (outside of these hours you can contact the Carers UK Helpline)We offer carers the chance to meet with other carers through our network of local groups, to share experiences and reduce the feeling of isolation.We help new and existing carers' groupsCampaigning We raise awareness of the role of carers and inform Government and policy makers of their needs. We help carers make their own voices heard where it countsTailored training We provide training to front line staff in the voluntary and statutory sector on carers' issues and carers assessments. We provide training on The Carers and Direct Payments Act (Northern Ireland) 2002, in partnership with Health and Social Services Trusts We provide training and consultancy work on ‘Supporting carers in the workplace’ for Managers and HR representatives, as well as information sessions to their staff who are balancing work with caring responsibilitiesYour guide to getting help and support in Northern Ireland

Service details

• Available age groups: All Ages
• FamilySupportNI categories: Carers
• Areas covered: All of N Ireland
• Referral methods: Self

Source: FamilySupportNI listing