02890 664 505
Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
Emergency
(Fri/Sat 10pm-2:30am,
2pm - 6pm Mon - Fri):
07901 505 505
Support for Carers
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Carers NI 028 9043 9843
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expert advice, information and support
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connecting carers, peer to peer support
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campaign/lobbying for change
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training/finding new ways to support carers
https://www.carersuk.org/northernireland/about-us-ni
https://www.carersuk.org/northernireland/about-us-ni/help-advice-carers-ni
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Support for carers of those with mental health issues:
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Mindwise 028 9040 2323
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
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Carer peer support groups
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Advocacy & listening support
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Debt & financial advice
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Signposting to other key organisations
https://www.mindwisenv.org/what-we-do/mindwise-services/carer-and-family-support/
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CAUSE Carers 0800 103 2833
Monday - Wednesday 10am – 4pm
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Supporting family members and carers of those with severe mental health issues by:
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One-to-one support
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Group support sessions
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Advice helpline
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Group events / day outings / currently online resources due to COVID
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Training with “expert by experience” - practical and psycho-educational skills for carers of those with severe mental illness.
https://www.cause.org.uk/how-our-services-work
Learning difficulties and additional needs:
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Autism NI 028 9040 1729
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
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Online support groups
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Helpline
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Family resource officer
https://www.autismni.org/family-support
Mencap 0808 808 1111
Monday - Friday 10am - 3pm
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Works to improve lives of people with learning difficulties and their families.
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Short break and respite services
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Advice and support via learning disability helpline
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Family support pack
https://www.mencap.org.uk/advice-and-support/our-services/short-breaks-and-respite-services
Alcohol and Substance Use
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AI Anon 0800 0086 811
Monday - Sunday 10am - 10pm (365 days a year)
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Peer to peer support groups for friends and family members affected by someone else’s drinking.
https://www.al-anonuk.org.uk/about-us/
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