Carers

Are you an unpaid Carer in the county of Dorset?  In Dorset, there are two councils responsible for providing adult social care and support services:  The BCP Council and the Dorset Council.

If you are not a signed up Carer with the Carers Information Services this is the first step that must be taken to obtain a Carers Card which will enable you to access discounts for goods and services across Dorset.

CONTACT

• Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole residents should telephone the Carers Support Team on 01202 128787, or email carersupport@bcpcouncil.gov.uk, or write to Carers Support Team, St Ambrose Cottage, Alumhurst Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth, BH4 8ER
  http://www.crispweb.org/helpadvice/helpandadvice.aspx

• Carers Card - Recognising Unpaid Carers Throughout Dorset (mycarerscard.co.uk)

       This initiative funded by Dorset Council, BCP Council, and the Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group aims to:

• Support Carers to remain Safe and Healthy
• Recognise the contribution Carers make
• Support the development of Carer Friendly Communities

Benefits for Carers