On this websiteIn addition to the information in this section other information for carers can be found in the following sections: Support groupsCarers 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 Family209-211 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 Carers10 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. Princess Royal Trust for Carers147 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 - IrelandNational Office, 'Prior's Orchard', John's Quay, Kilkenny.
Tel: 056 7721 424
National CareLine: Freephone 1800 24 07 24
Website: www.carersireland.com Sources of information online
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