Carers Services in Hounslow

Five organisations have come together to deliver support Hounslow carers: The Alzheimer’s SocietyCrossroads West LondonIntegrated Neurological ServicesEaling MencapRichmond AID.

In partnership we aim to: Meet the needs of carers Promote dignity, self-respect and individuality Offer choice and meet needs Promote social inclusion and promote health and

wellbeing Help people maintain their independence and safety Ensure services are provided in a timely and

responsive way Provide opportunities for you and your carer to

influence the development and delivery of services

Carers Outreach Service

Ongoing Support for Carers Named Worker Consider YOUR needs for your caring role Offer you space to talk about

your own needs the skills, strengths and resources you bring to your caring role looking after your own health and wellbeing making time for a life of your own.

Support you through the health and social care system, ensuring you are involved and included in care planning for the person you care for and signpost you to services that can support you in your caring role

Carers Outreach Service

Training

• Injury Prevention – including back care and handling

• Fit Club – 6 week programme

• First Aid – British Red Cross

Carers Outreach Service

Courses

• Caring with Confidence

• Taking Back Control

• Support Groups

Carers Outreach Service

• Counselling – up to 8 individual sessions

• Employment - support for carers that are in work and carers that want to get into work, paid or voluntary.

Carers Outreach Service

Carers Rights

Crossroads Care West London

Carers Rights Service

Carers Rights

Have been providing Carers’ Rights Services Since 2007

• We believe that each carer should be Recognised, Valued and Supported

• We look at all aspects of your caring role and we work with other organisations to ensure that you receive the most appropriate support

Carers RightsInformation Advice and Advocacy on a wide range of subjects including:• benefits and form filling, Community Care, Carers

Assessments and the Carers Register• Information on Housing and adaptations• Caring and employment, education and training• Support with primary care services, debt, short

breaks, young carer issuesWe support carers of any age and any condition.

Short Breaks

Crossroads Care West London

• Dementia Café – Every 2 weeks at the Paul Robeson Café in the Treaty Centre

• Singing for the Brain – fun, stimulating Singing for the Brain® sessions

Working together to improve the quality of life of Hounslow carers