Cornwall Carers Service
Cornwall Carers Service, which came into effect on 1st July 2021, supports all carers regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Three levels of support are offered:
Level 1 will offer help to self-manage via a whole-age Adviceline on 01736 756655, an interactive website, text-to-chat options, live web-chat options, Carers Emergency Card, Carers Passport, Carers Register and Carers Newsletter.
Level 2 will offer enhanced support via the whole-age Adviceline where there will be a dedicated Team available to answer Carers’ calls and queries as well as other support while Level 3 will offer formal care and support through a Needs Assessment and associated Support Plan.Care and support in Cornwall
Information for residents of Cornwall requiring care and support.
Phone
0800 587 8191 or 01872 323 535
Website
www.supportincornwall.org.uk
Email
fis@cornwall.gov.ukCornwall Hospice Care – Useful Links Directory
The Cornwall Hospice Care Useful Links Directory contains links and contact information for a range of organisations and charities.
Website
www.cornwallhospicecare.co.uk/our-care/usefulinksdirectoryTriangle Drop In Cancer Support Centre
The Centre is staffed by experienced cancer nurses, therapists and trained volunteers. They are here to help cancer patients and their families navigate through their treatment and recovery.
Phone
01752 430060
Website
www.yestolife.org.uk/provider/triangle-drop-in-centre/Cancer Research UK
Free information about cancer care for people who have been diagnosed with the illness and also information for the families who are affected.
Phone
0300 123 1022
Website
www.cancerresearchuk.org
Email
supporter.services@cancer.org.ukMacmillan
Information on Europe’s leading cancer charity, with over 4,500 pages of up-to-date cancer information, practical advice and support for cancer patients, their families and carers.
Phone
0808 808 00 00
Website
www.macmillan.org.ukA guide to care and support
If you care for, or help someone with an illness or disability, whether this is a partner, friend, other relation or even a neighbour then you are a carer. NHS UK provide a wealth of information on carers and caring.
Phone
0808 802 0202
Website
Social Care And Support Guide
Email
CarersDirect@nhschoices.nhs.uk