Helpful information for carers of an adult with a learning disability

Community Resource Team

William Molson Centre

Kent Street

Grimsby

Tel: (01472) 325323

Support Worker for older carers, Social Workers, Community Nurses and Occupational Therapists with responsibility for people with a disability (learning, physical, hearing and/or sight impairment) have their offices here.

Valuing People the Government white paper written to improve the lives of people with a learning disability also states that we must support the family carers.

In the North East Lincolnshire area the Community Resource Team supports older carers who are 65 years of age or more.

There is a growing group of carers who are contacted regularly by telephone and supported through visits.

There are a number of things that a support worker can do which include:

• Keep you informed through a regular newsletter
• Introductions to other agencies who may be of assistance to you or the person you care for.
• Support you at meetings.

• Help and support to fill in pension and benefit forms.
• Support for carers through difficult changes in circumstance.
• Support to plan the future of the person you care for.

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Carers Support Unit

25 Wellowgate

Grimsby

DN32 0RA                   Tel: (01472) 342011

• Provides a listening ear and organises carer groups locally for carers to meet and support each other.
• Information library available to carers.
• Organise a pampers day for all non-paid carers to enjoy.

Rethink

Room 102

Freeman Street Resource Centre

Kent Street

Grimsby

DN32 7DH                   Tel: (01472) 873647

• Provides advocacy for people with a learning disability. Will support you to speak out and express your opinions.

Age Concern

77 Cartergate

Grimsby

DN31 1QZ                   Tel: (01472) 344976

National Contact Number: 0800 009966

• Can offer advice and information on many age related topics or arrange for expert advice, if needed.
• Run a coffee shop and lunch club close to the town centre.
• Have a list of reliable work/handymen for domestic repairs.
• Offer advice on pensions, pension credit and benefits.

Mencap

FREE Helpline 0808 808 1111

Support for people with learning difficulties, their carers and families.

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