Useful information for carers
0800 3688349
01305 221016
Carers’ Resource Information and Support (CRISP) for Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch
01202 458204
Department of Work and Pensions
Carers Allowance - 0345 608 4321
Attendance Allowance - 0345 6056055
Call 01202 698325 or text 07742 868002
Provide grants for carers to support them with having a break, purchasing equipment etc and also crisis donations up to £150
Connection is a round-the-clock helpline for people of all ages, anywhere in Dorset, who are experiencing mental health issues and need support.
The number - 0300 1235440 - offers 24/7 telephone access to mental health advice and support as part of the Dorset Crisis Response Service.
Carers Direct Helpline (NHS Direct)
If you need help with your caring role and want to talk to someone about what options are available to you.
The helpline is open from 8am to 9pm Monday to Friday, and from 11am to 4pm, at weekends. Calls cost the same as 01 or 02 number (also known as geographic numbers).
Helpline number: 0300 123 1053
Age UK – for older people, their families, friends and carers
Call 0800 055 6112 Helpline open: every day of the year, 8am to 7pm
Silverline
The Silver Line is the only free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Call us ANYTIME on: 0800 4 70 80 90
Samaritans
Whatever you're going through, you can call us any time, from any phone for free 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org
Dorset HealthCare carers service
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