In addition to the information in this section other information for carers can be found in the following sections on our website:

• Support for Carers  services from The Pituitary Foundation
• Conference reports (reports from Carers' workshops)
• Newsletter articles (specific section for Carers)

Support groups

Carers UK (formerly CNA)

20-25 Glasshouse Yard, London, EC1A 4JT.
Tel: 020 7490 8818
Fax: 020 7490 8824
Carers Line: 0808 808 7777 (open Mon-Fri, 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm)
Website: www.carersuk.org 

This site contains information on offices in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Aims to help anyone whose life is in some way restricted because of the need to take responsibility for the care of a person who is mentally ill, has special needs, is physically disabled or whose health is impaired by sickness or old age.

Contact A Family

209-211 City Road, London, EC1V 1JN
Tel: 020 7608 8700
Fax: 020 7608 8701.
Helpline: 0808 808 3555 (open Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm)
Website: www.cafamily.org.uk

Aims to put parents of children with very rare diseases/disorders in touch with one another where the numbers of patients involved is small and a dedicated support group doesn't exist.

Crossroads Caring for Carers

10 Regent Place, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 2PN.
Tel: 0845 450 0350
Fax: 0845 450 6556
Website: www.crossroads.org.uk

Provides practical support to Carers where they need it most: in the home.

Newlife Foundation For Disabled Children

Newlife Centre, Hemlock Way, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 7GF
Freephone Nurse Tel No: 0800 902 0095
Website: http://www.newlifecharity.co.uk/

Newlife Foundation cares for all disabled and terminally ill children and is led by professional nurses. Services are manned by qualified and experienced nurses and they also facilitate an Equipment Grants Service.

Since inception this scheme has made equipment grants worth over £5 million, ranging from £50 to £17,000 to buy equipment including mobility, care equipment, communication aids, comfort and therapy equipment and much more. Every grant begins with a call to their Nurse Helpline to ask about eligibility, but essentially  equipment is funded relevant to the child’s needs for those aged 18 and under, who have a significant disability and are permanent residents in the UK. No means testing and same-day equipment grants can be made in emergencies. Grant application forms can also be downloaded from the website. All services are free and confidential.

For Nurse Helpline poster please click here: Nurse Poster.pdf

Princess Royal Trust for Carers

147 Minories, London, EC3N 1LB.
Tel: 020 7480 7788
Fax: 020 7481 4729
Website: Princess Royal Trust for Carers

This site contains information on their Glasgow Office, Northern Office and Wales Office.

The Trust supports a national network of Carers Centres where carers who can obtain advice, information and support.

The Carers Association - Ireland

National Office, 'Prior's Orchard', John's Quay, Kilkenny.
Tel: 056 7721 424
National CareLine: Freephone 1800 24 07 24
Website: www.carersireland.com

Other sources of information online

• Government Information for Carers (Directgov)
  Includes the National Strategy for Carers.
• Carers: Patient UK
  General resources for those caring for someone or for those in need of care.