Support for carers

Neural Network provides direction to a range of helpful resources for carers of individuals with a neurodegenerative condition. These resources may offer help or guidance in providing care, or assist in maintaining the wellbeing of the carer themselves.

Being a paid or voluntary carer is an incredible thing to do, and Neural Network is honoured to support anyone in that task.

Citizens Advice

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/

Citizens Advice: 0800 144 8848

Carers Direct

https://www.carersdirect.org/

Carers Direct helpline: 0300 123 1053

Receive an NHS Carers Assessment (NHS)

An NHS carers assessment may lead to a Care And Support Plan and/or financial support from your council. To receive financial support the council may need to conduct a financial assessment.

https://www.nhs.uk/social-care-and-support/support-and-benefits-for-carers/benefits-for-carers/

Carers UK

https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/

Carers UK helpline: 0808 808 7777

Online forum: https://forum.carersuk.org/

Carers Credit - gov.uk

https://www.gov.uk/carers-credit

Or call the Carers Allowance unit: 0800 731 0297

Caring Together charity (Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Norfolk)

https://www.caringtogether.org/

Carers Network

https://www.carers-network.org.uk/

info@carers-network.org.uk

Tel no: 020 8960 3033. Lines open Mon-Fri, 09.00-17.00 (except Bank holidays)

Huntington's Disease Association
Videos and webinar resources for carers

https://www.hda.org.uk/information-and-support/information-resources/videos-and-webinars/for-carers/

The Lewy Body Society
Tips for carers and details on the Admiral Nurse Dementia helpline

https://www.lewybody.org/information-and-support/support-for-carers/

Alzheimer Scotland
Information, support and a helpline telephone number for carers.

https://www.alzscot.org/community-support/carer-support/

Our vision

Neural Network aims to make it easy for anyone to access high-quality information on neurodegenerative conditions.

To achieve this it provides a framework for accessing an ever-growing library of resources, information and support, all from one central online location.

The resources detailed within the Neural Network have been curated for their credibility, clarity and utility.

Disclaimer

Neural Network does not provide medical advice. The resources it facilitates access to are for reference, research and educational purposes only, and they are not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional about any medical concern, and do not disregard professional medical advice because of anything you may access on the Neural Network.

Unless otherwise explicitly stated, Neural Network takes no credit or responsibility for the research or information shown; please refer to the original authors for attribution.

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