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Do You Care?
At the RD&E we recognise the importance of a carers’ role. So much so that in 2007 we set up a dedicated consultation working group consisting of users representatives, external carer organisations and RD&E staff to focus on raising awareness throughout the hospital, amongst staff, patients and visitors. One of the results of this group has been to acquire this dedicated space on the hospitals external website which we hope you will find useful to source carers information.
The following link will direct you to up to date Devon County Council Carers information.
One of the advantages of establishing a carers’ consultation group has been working in partnership with other carer organisations. Below we have listed other websites that you may find useful:
Caring for someone Government information
The Westbank League of Friends/
Exeter CVS
You will also find useful information held at the RD&E’s Health Information Centre located in the main entrance of our Wonford site, opening times 9.30am to 12.30pm and 1.00pm to 4.30pm or alternatively you can contact them by telephone on 01392 402071.
Did you know, Devon Carers Link Membership is FREE!
Devon Carers Link provides information, support and involvement for carers who either live in the Devon County Council area or are looking after someone living in the Devon County Council area. It is free to join.
Benefits of joining include:
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contact with someone to give you advice and support
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access to Flexible Breaks Grants for help towards a holiday, hobby or leisure activity;
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access to the Take a Break sitting service, providing subsidised short breaks to give you time off from caring;
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a Carer Alert Card to ensure the person you care for gets help if something unexpected happens to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (this card can also be used to access some staff discounts)
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a regular newsletter with information about events in your area
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information about carer support groups and training opportunities in your area
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access to benefit checks
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local and countywide forums that give you chance to be involved in shaping services that affect you as a carer
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opportunities to become a carer representative
We have staff based in Barnstaple, Exeter, Ottery, Tiverton, Totnes and Torquay.
To join or find out more call 08456 431 341 or visit www.devoncarerslink.org.uk
If you have any questions or concerns relating to carers issues at the RD&E Hospital then please contact our PALS service by either emailing natalie.stone2@nhs.net or telephone 01392 402187.
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