Further information and advice

Information, advice and guidance

The Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust have created a handbook for carers which gives practical information and financial, and emotional support available to carers from a range of local and national organisations. 

Explore our community directory to find a variety of services and organisations offering support to carers, including:

• Local day care and short breaks services
• Support groups for carers
• Information, advice and guidance services for carers
• Safety products such as personal alarms, fall detectors, GPS tracker

The Carers Trust website has information for carers who are caring for someone with:

• Dementia or Alzheimer's
• Learning disability
• Alcohol or substance misuse issues