Information Stand

What To Do In An Emergency – If the person you care for is seriously ill, or has a life-threatening emergency, CALL 999

Worried about someone – If a child or vulnerable adult is in immediate danger please phone 999.

Support with Domestic or Sexual Abuse – Some things you can think about if this is happening to you.

The Herbert Protocol – A national scheme that encourages carers, family and friends put together and to provide useful information, that can then be used in the event of a vulnerable person going missing.

Advice and Support With Benefits – As a family carer there are several benefits you can claim some of which provide extra money to help you look after someone.

Bank Accounts when Caring –  Many high-street banks offer accounts that allow restricted access to the money in the account to a family carer or trusted person. This can be useful if the person being cared for is reliant on others to pay for items on their behalf. 

Support with the cost of living – Our staff have been collecting details of organisations that may be able to provide support in Suffolk.

Know your rights as a family carer – Family carers should always be aware of their rights, whether they are new to caring or have been supporting a family member or friend for many years

What To Do When Someone Dies – Whilst this can be a difficult time, unfortunately there are several things that must done after someone dies

Coping With Bereavement – Information that may be of some support to you with the loss you’re experiencing and is based on practical experiences from Family Carers

Working And Caring  -Combining work with daily life  can be difficult enough. Having to combine this with caring can be particularly challenging.

Joining Our Online Events – An introduction to Microsoft teams 

Assistive Technology – There is a range of simple devices and apps that can help someone live independently for longer and give you peace of mind when you can’t be around to help them.