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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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...
Caring for our carers - the next 5 years
Bracknell Forest Council want your feedback on their draft 'All Age Integrated Carers Strategy 2024 to 2029'
The consultation is open until the 5th of April and can be found here.
All Age Integrated Carers Strategy consultation
Caring for our carers - the next 5 yearsWe want your feedback on our draft 'All Age Integrated Carers Strategy 2024 to 2029'. This draft has been co-produced with carers from Bracknell Forest.The strategy focuses on carers of all ages living in the borough. It:outlines our vision and priorities for....
A young carer is someone under 18 who provides care, assistance or support to a member of their family who is ill, disabled or misuses drugs or alcohol. The person receiving the care is often a parent but could be a brother or sister, grandparent or other relative. Extra responsibilities may include: • practical tasks, such as cooking, housework and shopping • physical care, such as helping someone out of bed • emotional support, such
If you haven't booked onto the free Carers Lunch on the 27th March yet, it isn't too late. As well as speakers from the Safeguarding Partnership Board we also have representatives from local organisations and an update from Primary Care about recent GP programmes and initiatives, including remote monitoring and online consultations.
Contact the office to book your place.
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