Useful Links

www.cornwall.gov.uk - provides information for carers. Follow the links for Health and Social Care then Carers

www.cornwallandislesofscilly.nhs.uk – the Primary Care Trust for Cornwall

www.direct.gov.uk – The official government website for citizens offering a wealth of information such as benefits, employment etc

www.carersuk.org – Carers UK is a national charity which aims to improve carers lives through research, information and caring

www.carers.org – the Princess Royal Trust for Carers is a national charity providing information, advice and support for carers

www.nhs.uk/carersdirect – provides practical and comprehensive information, advice and support service for carers. Freephone (UK landline) – 0808 802 02 02 (7days a week)

www.carersrights.org.uk - Provides support to older carers looking after someone with a learning disability

www.ccvsonline.org.uk - Provides support to people caring for an adult (18-65) with a mental health condition

www.fordementia.org.uk - Admiral Nursing Direct is a telephone information and support line for carers, professionals and people with dementia – 0845 2579406.

Cornwall Dementia Helpline – 01872 266388

Tremorvah Industries – 01872 324340. Employment and Training opportunities for individuals with a disability in Cornwall.

Rural Community Advocacy – 01726 821445. Advocacy Service to support clients using mental health services, GP visits, attending benefit tribunals etc.

Nightlink – 0808 8000 306, Text Service – 07717 989021. Emotional Support helpline