SIGNAL CARERS SERVICE
Free information, support and advice for anyone who provides help and support to someone else
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Who is a carer?
A carer is anyone, including children and adults who look after a family member, partner or friend who needs help because of their illness, frailty, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction and cannot cope without their support.
NHS England
6000 people start caring each day
Carers UK
A carer helps with…
MEDICATIONS
Transport
FINANCES
SHOPPING
Welfare
and much more...
Am I a carer?
Recognising yourself as a carer can be the gateway to getting a range of help and support which can take some of the pressure off you and allow you some time to look after yourself.
Help and Support
Caring in Bracknell Forest
Do you live or care for someone in Bracknell Forest? SIGNAL is funded to provide free support and advice for adults caring for adults including young carers approaching adulthood and carers of disabled children approaching adulthood.
Referrals
We know that supporting carers early in their caring journey is key to supporting them.
As a professional, you will meet, work with, or recognise unpaid carers as part of your everyday activities.
Young Carers
A young carer is someone under 18 helping to look after someone with their illness, frailty, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction.
Adult Carers
A adult carer is someone over 18 helping to look after someone usually another adult with their illness, frailty, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction.
Parent Carers
A parent carer is someone over 18 who provides care to a disabled child for whom they have parental responsibility.
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Useful Contacts
List of useful contacts.
Vulnerability Disclosure Policy
If you believe you have found a security vulnerability in our website, please submit your report to us.
Newsletters
In 2023 we shifted our focus on delivery of email bulletins, sent out every 2-3 weeks. However, we know that not everyone has access to, or is able to use, the internet. We are committed to sending at least one newsletter every year - as well as information that is...
Warm Welcome
Our over 55’s warm welcome is designed to support vulnerable and socially isolated people, as well as those on lower incomes; at a time when the cost of living is a significant challenge. We offer a warm, friendly and inclusive place with access to light refreshments...
Signal for Carers
Signal for Carers
Sunflower Extra is a new digital version of the traditional Sunflower Card. With a simple tap on a phone, it opens a personalised support page, letting others understand how to assist each individual Sunflower wearer without the need for lengthy explanations. Instant and discreet: people can easily share the support they need with a simple tap No app needed: Works on most smartphones without requiring any downloads Fully Sunflower wearer-controlled: they choose what information to
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Signal for Carers
The Ark Trust, the local charity who provide SIGNAL, are holding a fundraising quiz on the 22nd March.
Help us raise funds while also having fun with friends and family. Call us now to book your tickets.
50% of entry fee goes into the prize pot (lots of prizes!)
Signal for Carers updated their status.
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Signal for Carers updated their status.
When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.
Stay in Contact
Let us know how we can help you
Address
The Ark Trust CIO, Trax, Mill Ride (off Fernbank Road), Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 8JW
info@signal4carers.org.uk
Phone
01344 266088
