Carer support
If you are a carer looking after someone who is ill, frail, disabled or mentally ill and we would like to support you.
No matter how much you love the person you are looking after, caring can be a lonely and stressful experience, which can effect your health. You may feel a little low, have aches and pains from providing extra help, or be exhausted and therefore more susceptible to infections. You may not have time to care for yourself. So if you feel that we could help by giving you a check up or putting you in touch with a Carer Support Worker please make an appointment with your GP, or complete a form from the carer’s notice board in reception and someone will contact you.
The carers notice board is kept up to date with useful information and contact groups.
To contact the Somerset Carer Support Workers direct phone 0800 31 68 600 or email [email protected] or visit the Somerset Carer Support website.
Carers Support is currently being re-branded as Thrive but the support number remains the same
OnLine Carers Support Group
Is your “other half”, parent, child or friend ill or elderly or disabled or needing a bit of support?
Perhaps there has been a new diagnosis you need support with.
Meet with other carers and chat with like minded people to share laughs, ideas and experiences in a relaxed, supportive and safe online atmosphere or listen on mute whilst you go about your evening tasks.
Regular professional speakers.
Fourth Tuesday of every month 19:00 – 20:00
Register at somersetcarers.org/carers-groups
For personal, 1:1 support as a Carer, contact Somerset Carers from thrive 0800 31 68 600 www.somersetcarers.org
Spark Somerset
We work in partnership with the Somerset Carers Support to make it even easier for unpaid carers in Somerset to access support and information.
Whilst caring for someone is very rewarding, it can also be challenging at times, so we hold an online meetings to give unpaid carers the chance to connect with other people who are in similar circumstances and really understand.
We also share useful information on local health and wellbeing support, with members of the Spark Somerset and Somerset Carers Service teams on hand to answer any questions. Spark Somerset phone 01458 550 973
Research
Be Part of Research
Health and care research helps improve treatments, services and outcomes.
By taking part, you can help shape the future of healthcare.
You can take part whether you are healthy or living with a health condition.
Why take part?
- Life-changing treatments start with people like you
- Both healthy people and people with health conditions are needed
- You can choose studies that suit your time and location
- Taking part helps improve care now and in the future
How it works
Be Part of Research makes it easier to find and take part in research.
- Sign up online and choose your interests
- Get matched to suitable studies
- Receive clear information about what’s involved
The decision to take part is always yours.
Find research opportunities
Join Dementia Research
What is it?
Join Dementia Research connects volunteers with dementia researchers across the UK who are looking for people to take part in studies. Both healthy people and people with a diagnosis can take part.
What happens when you register?
- Your information is used to match you to suitable studies
- You may be matched to online, national or local opportunities
- You can review study matches and decide whether to take part
Why it matters
Taking part helps improve:
- Dementia care
- Diagnosis
- Treatment and support
The decision to take part is always yours.
Find research opportunities
Watch: How research is changing lives
Research helps improve the treatments and care that the NHS provides.
This short film shows how health and care research makes a real difference to people’s lives.
Taking part in research can help change lives.
Find out more via Be Part of Research
