Support and Benefits N - P
National Carers Forum
An online Carers forum created by a Carer and a former Carer who together have over 40 years of experience. The main aims are to offer support, help, advice and friendship along with actively campaigning for Carers rights.
web: www.nationalcarersforum.co.uk
email: admin@nationalcarersforum.co.uk
Tel: 07906 165632
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NHS Direct
Is a confidential telephone service. You can ring for nurse advice if you are feeling ill and are unsure what to do, or for health information on particular conditions such as diabetes and allergies. NHS Direct can also tell you where to find your nearest doctor, pharmacist or dentist. You can call at any time day or night on 0845 4647. NHS Direct is also available on the internet where you can find information on conditions and treatments.
Tel: 0845 4647
web: www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
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Norfolk Carers Helpline
A free, confidential listening and information service for family carers
Charity No 282102
PO BOX 154
NORWICH
NR3 4EZ
Tel: 0808 808 9876
email: norfolkcarers@hotmail.com
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Support and information on rights and services that are available to Carer and Cared for, assistance in raising concerns that you may have or explaining options that are on offer.
Norwich & District Carers Forum
Tel: 01603 219924
email: admin.cforum@freeuk.com
Norwich and District Carers Forum
Provides support and advocacy for carers in Breckland, Broadland, Great Yarmouth, Norwich, North Norfolk and South Norfolk.
Home visits can be arranged.
Carers packs are now available from surgeries with a "Who Cares" booklet, a leaflet about the Voluntary Agencies that offer support and a card for Carers to carry giving contact details should an emergency arise concerning the Carer.
18 St. Faith’s Lane,
Norwich NR1 1NN
Tel: 01603 219924
Email admin@carersforum.org
SOUTHERN NORFOLK ADVISOR - jean.parker@carersforum.org
NORWICH ADVISOR - ann.self@carersforum.org
NTH NORFOLK/BROADLAND ADVISOR - elizabeth.hargest@carersforum.org
YARMOUTH ADVISOR - jackie.soards@carersforum.org
YOUNG CARERS - laura.feeney@carersforum.org
Senior Project Worker
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Norfolk Medicine Support Services
The Cared for person must be over 65 years of age and meet certain criteria to qualify for assistance in managing or taking medication.
Norfolk County Council
01603 223244
Ian Charles
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Pension Credit
Due to Caring you may be entitled to claim.
There is a local freephone benefits advice line at Norfolk Carers where you can speak to someone from the dept. of Works and pensions about your benefits or for the person you care for.
Tel: Helpline 0800 991234
web: www.thepensionservice.gov.uk
Tel: 0808 172 0909
web: www.norfolkcarers.org.uk
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Princess Royal Trust for Carers
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers is a national charity (SCO15975), formed in 1991 at the initiative of Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal. The Trust exists to make it easier for carers to cope by providing information, support and practical help to carers. The national network of over 113 independently-managed Carers Centres across the UK currently reaches well over 150,000 carers a year.
The Trust provides training and support for Carers Centres, as well as raising funds for development work. It also has a range of grant schemes for carers, including an Educational Bursary Scheme, a Carers' Relief Fund for carers in particular financial difficulties and a Young Carers Fund.
web: www.carers.org
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Pulham Surgery Support Group
A patient participation group which aims to raise awareness of their patients needs, mobilise support and make better use of resources. They offer monthly meetings, information, help and companionship, visitors are always welcome. The launching of their new website is an attempt to make better contact with more of their 4000 patients.
Church Hill Surgery, Pulham Market.
Telephone 01379 676227
email info@PulhamSurgeryGroup.com
www.PulhamSurgerySupportGroup.com
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