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Services for carers Inspire is a Community Benefit Society launched by Nottinghamshire County Council that manages libraries, archives, and provides community learning and cultural services across the county. Inspire Libraries in Nottinghamshire offer the following services Home Library Service If you are unable to visit…

If you are looking for support and guidance on any financial matters or about claiming welfare benefits there are a range of organisations that can help you. www.gov.uk provides information on benefits and on how to apply for them. Citizens Advice provide free advice on…

If your caring role is affecting your health or wellbeing, you may want to ask for a carer’s assessment from Nottinghamshire County Council. Someone else can request a carer’s assessment on your behalf – for example, a doctor, social worker, mental health professional or care…

You can apply to Nottinghamshire County Council for a Carer’s Emergency Card, free of charge. It is available to carers who are caring for an adult who lives in Nottinghamshire (excluding Nottingham city residents). The card identifies you as a carer and you can carry…

The Crisis Prevention Scheme provides care at home for the person you care for if you can't do so due to an unforeseen crisis.  The service is available to adult carers (over 18) who are caring for an adult who lives in Nottinghamshire (excluding Nottingham…

Nottinghamshire County Council provides help and support to enable people to live independently and safely or improve their quality of life. We provide some services which you can access at any time, without the need for any type of assessment. The first place to look…

Housing with care (formally known as Extra Care housing) allows people to live as independently as possible with the reassurance of support with personal care when needed. It is an extension of traditional supported housing, for people aged 65 and over who want to retain…

The NHS in Nottinghamshire funds breaks for carers by paying for care for the person who is cared for. This enables the carer to take a short break from caring. You will need to have a carer’s assessment to see if you meet the criteria…

There is a range of equipment that can help to keep the person you care for independent in their own home and provide you with peace of mind.  Monitors and alarms can detect if there is an emergency and alert a carer or support centre.…

Meeting every Friday afternoon at The Old Library, Memorial Avenue, Worksop, 1.30pm-4pm Are you caring for someone with cancer or a long term condition?  Would you like to meet other carers and professionals for advice and support at an informal drop in session?  Support is…