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Carers Entitlements, Benefits and Support
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Carers UK / Wales
is a membership
organisation of Carers, led by Carers for
Carers, taking action to bring about change
locally and nationally.
Telephone:
029 2081 1370
website:
Cardiac Carers Support Group
supports heart patients and their
Carers.
In Merthyr, there is no group at the moment.
In RCT the group meets monthly at Llantwit
Fardre Sports Club, Church Village.
Contact Ron Graves:
01443 207307
A Carer’s Assessment
can be provided
if you are 16 years old or over and look
after an adult on a ‘regular and substantial’
basis, you are entitled to a Carer’s
Assessment. This may change with the
latest legislation. Your Carer’s Assessment
will identify your needs as a Carer and help
plan how you can be supported in what
you do.
In Merthyr telephone:
01685 724507
In RCT, telephone:
01443 425003
Email:
‘Looking after someone, a guide
to Carers’rights and benefits’
is a
publication available to download
from Carers UK.
In Merthyr telephone the Carers
Development Officer on:
01685 353907
In RCT telephone the Carers Support
Project:
0808 100 1801
Carers’ Champion
is a nominated
Councillor with special responsibility
for the interests of Carers.
Some GP surgeries have nominated
members of staff as Carers'
Champions. Enquire at your own
surgery for more information.
In Merthyr Councillor Bill Smith holds the
position currently.
Email:
In RCT, Councillor Mike Forey holds the
position currently.
Email:
For Cwm Taf Local Health Board,
Independent Board Member Maria Thomas.
Email: c/o
Carers Emergency Card
is a card which
can be used as an instant source of
identification in case of accident or sudden
illness. The Council’s Lifeline Service (see
Lifeline) will hold your registration number
and details of where help can be found for
the person you care for.
Telephone CarersLine:
0808 100 1801
