Wellbeing checks offered to Devon carers

Staff from Devon Carers will be working hard over the next three months to highlight the issues that face carers and the support available for them.

A local awareness-raising campaign will focus on identifying carers who might benefit from a Carers Health and Wellbeing Check.

Matthew Byrne, Manager of Devon Carers said:

“We are delighted that Devon Carers has been selected to lead the Carers Week Quest in Devon. The campaign aims to be the greatest ever drive to reach out to the UK's carers – to identify carers in their local communities who are missing out on vital support and services."

“Between now and Carers Week (Monday 9 to Sunday 15 June 2014) we will be raising awareness of carers and their needs, and working in collaboration with local organisations to enable carers to access Carers Health and Wellbeing checks.”

The very nature of caring – of being there for a loved one facing ill health or disability – means too often people don’t at first, or sometimes ever, identify themselves as carers and, therefore, miss out on support.

Without the right help and support caring can have a devastating impact – carers can quickly become cut off with their physical and emotional health, work and finances can all be hit hard.

The Carers Health and Wellbeing Check is an opportunity for a carer to discuss the impact of caring and how to access the right help and support.

Carers can access a check by contacting Devon Carers on 08456 434 435 or online at http://www.devoncarers.org.uk/book-an-appointment/.