WE ARE OPEN!
Face to face appointments, training and workshops and groups have started again, and the centre is now open to walk in visitors.
For up-to-date information and to find out about opportunities we have available, visit our social media pages:
NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE FACEBOOK
Should you want to talk to a member of the Carers’ Support Service team about your caring role, please call us on:
NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE: 01652 650585 – Weekdays 8am to 8pm. Weekends 10am to 4pm.
NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE: 01472 242277 – Weekdays 8am to 7pm. Weekends 10am to 2pm.
There are still some measures we are keeping in place. Visitors must wear a face covering when in the building, unless exempt. Visitors will be temperature checked. Those visiting the centre for an appointment will also be asked some Covid screening questions before being allowed into their appointment.
We are doing our best to ensure the Carers Centres provide a safe and comfortable setting for anyone wishing to visit us. Our heightened level of hygiene measures remain in place, and we continue to use screens and observe social distancing of two meters where a screen is not available.
We are extremely pleased to be able to welcome you back.
For local advice visit:
NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE: https://www.northlincs.gov.uk/people-health-and-care/coronavirus-covid-19/
NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE: https://www.nelincs.gov.uk/covid-19-guidance-and-support/
The NHS contact tracing app is now available to download:
https://www.nhs.uk/apps-library/nhs-covid-19/
If you are concerned about your health or the health of the person you care for visit the NHS 111 Website: www.111.nhs.uk/covid-19/.
If you do not have access to the internet call NHS 111.
Please continue to follow government and NHS guidance on the following links:
Following Government guidance on the mandatory use of Facemasks in certain circumstances, here is a link to the governments website, which includes information on when to wear a face covering, making your own and exemption messages that are printable and for use on a mobile phone.
LATEST INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE:
Caring for your dying relative at home – information from Hospice UK. This guidance is produced to help support people who are caring for someone who is dying at home from COVID-19 infection.
Information for Clinicians on Supporting Carers during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Practical Care for a Dying Person – What you can do to practically care for someone who is in their last days and hours of life – produced by the NHS
Supporting people with Dementia during Covid-19 – Supporting Carers and Care Staff to understand and respond to changes in behaviour in people with Dementia during the Covid-19 pandemic.
A range of materials and webinars to support autistic people and their Carers
Videos which use British Sign Language to help explain Coronavirus guidance.
MENCAP has information on Coronavirus which is accessible for people with a learning disability.
Easy Read Mental Health Support
Helping people with learning disabilities who have a mental health problem
Covid 19 advice for people affected by dementia from the Alzheimer’s Society
Coronavirus Frequently Asked Questions from the Alzheimer’s Society
Online activities for older adults with dementia – A guide to online resources for those providing care for people with Dementia
Supporting people with Dementia during Covid-19 – Supporting Carers and Care Staff to understand and respond to changes in behaviour in people with Dementia during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Advice for people affected by mental illness and their Carers
Samaritans – Available 24/7 to talk to in confidence either via telephone on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org
Guidance for the public on the mental health and wellbeing aspects of Coronavirus
Coronavirus and your wellbeing
The Carers’ Support Service accepts no responsibility or liability for services, advice or support provided by external organisations.
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