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Where to go for support

We have the following support in place for carers:

Carers UK

Access to a digital resource for Carers run by Carers UK packed with information, e-learning modules, hands-on guides and tools to help all carers living in or supporting someone in West Yorkshire to manage their caring responsibilities.

Connect to Support Bradford District

The Community Directory on Connect to Support has details of local community groups that offer activities and support.

Carers’ Resource

Carers’ Resource is a Carers Service across Bradford District and Craven, run by Carers’ Resource which is open to all carers. 
They can help with:

  • Practical care and support
  • Access to a Wellbeing Review and to a small carer wellbeing grant where appropriate
  • Support to plan for emergencies
  • Help for working carers and parent carers
  • Support and training in using a computer at home or in the community, with a small number of devices available to loan

More information can be found on the Carers’ Resource website or call: 0808 5015939.

The Young Carer Team offers a range of support to help young carers get a break from their responsibilities, have fun, meet other young carers and cope when times are tough.

  • Youth clubs
  • Trips and activities
  • One to one support

More information can be found on the young carer section of the Carers’ Resource website or call: 0808 5015939 

Bradford Council

Social workers can support adult carers by talking with them about what they need and what would make caring easier. They can offer clear advice, helpful information and connect carers to the right support services. Their aim is to make sure carers feel listened to and get the help that works best for them.

To discuss either of the above you can use our Contact us online form or phone the Independence Advice Hub on 01274 435400 Monday to Thursday: 8.30am to 5pm, Friday: 8.30am to 4.30pm

Bradford Children and Families Trust

For information on support available to young carers you can visit the directory search on the FYI website.

Young carers are also welcome at any of the Children and Families Trust Family Hubs.

Young Carers and their families can pop into their local family hub during opening hours and ask to speak to one of our navigators or phone to speak to our friendly staff who will be able to help.

Bradford East: 01274 437523
Bradford West: 01274 436700
Bradford South: 01274 434940
Keighley / Shipley: 01535 618005

Family Navigators will be able to support Young Carers and their families to get information and advice, and support to access family support services if their needs are more complex and/ or talk to a social worker if there are any safeguarding worries. 

Equality Together

A respite service run by Equality Together called Holibreaks+. This is a one stop shop providing innovative opportunities for all unpaid carers and people with identified social care needs to take a break and take part in activities. The service is open six days a week including one late evening and Saturday mornings.

You can visit the Holibreaks+ website or call 01274 594173.

Making Space

Making Space supports carers of people facing mental health challenges. They offer the following types of help:

  • Emotional support
  • Advice and guidance to assist you as a carer
  • Supporting carers to enjoy life outside of their caring role
  • Signposting carers to other services and organisations
  • Providing information about mental health conditions, treatments and local services
  • Supporting carers to communicate with mental health services

You can visit the Making Space website or call 07843 268 115.

New Vision Bradford

New Vision provides support for families, loved ones, and concerned others who are worried about someone’s drinking and/or drug use.

The team provides:

  • Advice and information on the effects of drink and drugs
  • Information on how to speak to the person’s family about our services
  • One-to-one support
  • Access to peer groups where affected families, loved ones and concerned others come together to share their experiences and support each other at a difficult time.

Contact details are:

Email: info@newvisionbradford.org.uk

Phone: 01274 296023

Healthy Minds

Healthy minds help you to find mental health information, advice and support in Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven.
Here, you can learn information about mental health problems and how they may affect you or someone you know. There are also tips on how to keep well.

More information can be found on the support for carers section of the Healthy Minds website.

Support from your GP

You can let your GP know that you are a carer: The GP can register this on your medical record. Ask your surgery for a carer registration form. 

Carers are entitled to a free flu vaccination: It is good practice for GP surgeries to offer some flexibility with appointments for you and the person you care for.

Support with finances 

If caring is affecting your finances, there may be ways to boost your income or get extra support.

You may be able to apply for carer’s allowance, but this will depend on your living arrangements, assets and income.

Carer's Allowance

Carer's Allowance: Make a claim If you need some help with completing a carer’s allowance application the below agencies can support

  • Carers’ Resource - please telephone 0808 5015939 or complete their online contact form
  • Equality Together - please telephone their duty officer on 01274 594173 (option 1) on Tuesday and Thursday between 9:30am to 1pm or email enquiry@equalitytogether.org.uk
  • Bradford wellbeing Network – please make a referral via Wellbeing Network Referral form or telephone 01274 265222 or attend one of their three community hubs

Grants

There are also various grants and other financial support carers can access such as the below organisations:

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