Carers
Carers are people who look after a friend or relative who needs support because of a physical or learning disability, mental illness or whose health is impaired by sickness or old age. This includes parent carers of a disabled child and young carers.
New helpline service for carers Carers needing advice and information can now contact the new Hackney carers helpline. The service is staffed by people who can advise on a range of issues including services available to carers, carers assessments and how to apply for the Hackney Carers Card and Carers Retreat Breaks. The helpline is open from 8am-8pm Monday to Friday and 9am-1pm on Saturdays. Please see contact details on the right. |
Page updated: 6 Aug 2008