Carers UK
They’re here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don’t have to care alone.
Phone
0808 808 7777
Website
Carers UK
Email
info@carersuk.orgSocial care and support guide
If you or someone you know needs help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability, this guide explains your options and where you can get support.
Website
NHS: Social care and support guideSamaritans
Emotional support 24/7.
Phone
116 123 (free)
Website
www.samaritans.org.ukMIND
Advice and guidance with mental health difficulties.
Website
MindSANE
Leave a message with your first name and a contact number and they will call you back, or contact them by email.
Website
www.sane.org.ukCALM – Campaign Against Living Miserably
Charity supporting males experiencing depression and suicidal thoughts.
Website
www.thecalmzone.netMental health support for carers and non carers
Trent PTS has been commissioned by your local NHS to provide a range of psychological therapies for anxiety, depression and other common mental health problems. This service is provided to anyone aged 16 and over and is registered with a Derbyshire GP.
Website
www.trentpts.co.ukSupport for carers
The law says that a carer is anyone who cares, unpaid, for a friend or family member who cannot cope without their support. This may be due to illness, disability, addiction or a mental health problem.
Websites
Support for carers
Young carersParenting and Carer Support
We offer support to families for seeking foster, temporary care, day care and short-term placements for children, some of whom will be in crisis or in emergency situations. In addition, we also offer recruiting, training and supporting foster carers.
Website
www.derbycitylifelinks.org.uk/parenting-and-carer-support-derby/Carers in Derbyshire
If you’ve just become a carer, or had an increase in your caring responsibilities, it can be difficult to know where to start when it comes to getting help and support.
Website
www.derbyshirecarers.co.ukDerbyshire Mental Health 24/7
24/7 Helpline and Support service for help during a mental health crisis
Phone
0800 02 80 077
Website
www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.ukCreative Carers
Creative Carers is for people over 18 who look after someone living in Derby (partner, family, member, friend or relative) informally.
Phone
01332 22 77 11
Website
www.creative-carers.org
Email
creativecarers@gmail.comTuVida
Supporting thousands of carers and the people they care for.
Website
www.tuvida.org