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Carers Contact
is an information resource in Newport Market, High Street,
funded by Newport City Council for the benefit of the carer
and the cared for. Please download our
information leaflet (pdf)
A carer is
someone who provides informal care to a relative or friend
who because of disability, sickness or frailty is unable to
live at home without support.
The Carers
Contact stall in the Market has leaflets covering a wide
range of subjects including carers' assessments, benefits,
support groups, health and travelling.
If you are
unable to come to the Market we will be pleased to give
information by telephone on (01633) 258376 or email
carers@gavowales.org.uk |
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Carers Strategy for Wales
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The
Carers Strategy for Wales Action Plan 2007
(or Welsh
Version) sets out the strategic direction for
carers together with the specific action points that will
help achieve the objectives over the next few years. |
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Newport Carers Strategy 2008 - 2011 (pdf)
provides information about carers and the work they do in
supporting friends and relatives in Newport. |
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The
Carers Information Booklet (pdf) has been
produced by a multi agency group including carers to assist
carers and to provide them with helpful guidance and
information to support them in their caring role.
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If you look after
someone, we may be able to offer support. Complete our
download Carers Assessment Form to apply for
an assessment. |
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Department of Work & Pensions - Outreach Session
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A representative
from the DWP visits the Carers Contact every 3 months to
help with enquiries about Attendance Allowance, Disability
Living Allowance and Carers' Allowance |
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You are welcome to
attend for help with your enquiries. Contact us using the
details at the end of this page for information about the
next visit. |
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Emergency Card for Carers |
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A
new partnership between Newport City Council, Gwent
Association of Voluntary Organisations, Telecare Service and
the Carers Contact |
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Carers Contact had
concerns that if a carer should be involved in an accident,
how could anyone be informed that the cared for person would
need assistance. |
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Please see our
Emergency Card
(pdf) leaflet for further
information. |
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Carers Assessment |
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You may be entitled
to a
Carers Assessment (pdf). This would provide
you with an opportunity to talk to a Social Worker about
your needs as a carer. To receive a Carers Assessment,
please contact the Social Work Services Duty Team by calling
into the Corn Exchange, High Street, Newport or by
telephoning 01633 656656
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Volunteers Needed |
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If you are an
ex-carer or someone who has an interest in helping carers,
we are looking for volunteers to assist us at the Carers
Contact. For further information, please contact us below.
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Opening hours -
Monday - Friday:
10.00am - 4.00pm |
Carers Contact
Newport Market
High Street
Newport
NP20 1FP
Telephone: (01633) 258376
Email:
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