1. Nottinghamshire Carers Hub Support Services for Carers
Presented by:
Christine Alexander
CEO

2. A support service for carers…
Delivered by Carers Trust East Midlands (previously Crossroads Care)
Funded by NCC and the six CCG’s
Service started August 2015 and is until March 2018
90,698 carers in Nottinghamshire County (2011 census)
Universal service - Support to all carers across Nottinghamshire County – BGR, Mansfield & Ashfield, Newark & Sherwood, Bassetlaw (excl. Nottm City)
‘Cared for’ needs to reside in Nottinghamshire County

3. Overview of support model
Centralised helpdesk with community presence
The Nottinghamshire Carers Hub can offer:
Information, advice & guidance, signposting
Carer Groups and ‘drop in’ sessions (14 in operation)
Short break - holiday homes (based in Suffolk)
Health and Well Being facilities via free gym memberships
Access to grants (up to £500 per carer)
Carers Smart discount card
Carers respite breaks (via volunteers)
Free training
Carer consultation and engagement
Support to carers to complete an online assessment
Crisis planning

4. How can you help? Think Carer!
Signpost and promote carers to our service
Complete our referral form on a carers behalf
Telephone: (Mon – Fri 9 – 5pm)
Website:
address:
For more information - Visit our stand today!