CARERS WEEK

Carers Week is on Sunday 8th June to Friday 13th June 2008

There's so much going on..

including  RCSS Forum and special presentation event to celebrate the work of our Older Carers Project.  

There will be a guest visit from Pam Ferris, Vice President of PRT and well known actress (Pictured, right).

Don't miss it!

Take a look at our agenda here for Carers Week

We are the people to talk to in confidence when you need a friendly listening ear.

Information and advice for carers about services available and facilities, welfare benefits, local and national associations etc..

Home Visits - Your carer's support worker can visit you at home 

Community Support Workers - RCSS employs a team of part-time outreach carers' workers who each cover a particular area

Support Groups - where carers can meet for mutual support, share experiences and chat in an informal and friendly setting.

Counselling - As a RCSS carer you are entitled to free counselling services - this service is available by appointment only.

Complementary Therapy - As a RCSS carer you are entitled to free complementary therapy - all you need to do is phone to book an appointment for a session of hand massage & manicure and/or neck & shoulder massage.

Carers may provide unpaid care and support from a few hours a week to full time, in their own home or in the home of the person they care for.

This is different to a home care worker or care assistant who is a paid worker or care assistant who is a paid worker employed to provide care.

The aim of Redbridge Carers Support Service is to offer advice, information and support to all carers in the London Borough of Redbridge, and to raise awareness of the needs of carers with the statutory services and other agencies.  

RCSS is a voluntary organization which was set up in 1994 in recognition of the major role of the informal carer in our community.