WELCOME TO OUR WEBSITE FULL OF GOOD UP TO DATE INFORMATION THAT IS A MUST FOR ANY CARER ANYWHERE.
ARE YOU A CARER? DO YOU LOOK AFTER SOMEONE AT HOME? IF THIS PERSON HAS - a long term illness - learning difficulties - has a mental health problems - or is a child with a disability - or someone who has an addiction
Then Yes you are a Carer!!
This site will provide you with information, guidelines, details of entitlements and benefits, advice and an opportunity to share your experiences.
You are not alone, many people are carers who do not know it and are missing out on support, benefits and companionship. Being a carer can be a lonely experience, and there is no need to be. This site is here to guide you through the opportunities and allow you to talk to those in similar circumstances.
Remember...
"To ask for help is not an admission of defeat...
It's common sense."
Do you know a friend to relative who is in this situation? Then why not let them know about this website! To tell a friend Click Here...
Funded by the Norfolk Carers Grant, a new initiative has been by launched the Primary Care Trust. Entitled ‘Norfolk Carers Voice’ this has been launched to make it easy and effective to register to allow the support authorities to keep you informed of news support and benefits that you may be entitled to.
Simply download the adobe acrobat format file, print it off, complete the questionnaire and send it to ‘Norfolk Carers Voice’ via their free post service. To download ‘Norfolk Carers Voice’ click here.. No need for a stamp! They really do want to hear from you!
You will need Adobe Acrobat® reader to view it dont worry, its free to download too, just click on the Adobe® button.
Cossey Carers Support Group is a voluntary organisation, which is funded with sponsorship and grants from local companies, organisations and the Social Services Carers Grant. Without their continuous help and valuable contributions we would not be able to provide this service.
