Subject - Carers Advice, Information and Advocacy Service

Posted : (Thursday 18th August 2005 ) By - jane (Registered User)An innovative new service has been launched for carers in Manchester. The carers advice, advocacy and information service supports carers whose family members or friends are being cared for in residential care, nursing care or are long stay NHS patients. This a free service available to carers and professionals in the city of Manchester.
Carers will be able to access appropriate information to enable them to be aware of their rights and the rights of their friends or relatives. The service will support carers in negotiating with professionals when there are concerns about the standards of care being provided or when carers are struggling to get their voices heard.
Advice and information is available by telephone, email or post. Direct advocacy and outreach work will also be available to carers when issues require more input
For further information or to access this service contact:
Sally Francis, Carers Advice, Information and Advocacy worker, Gaddum Centre on 0161 214 3933 or alternatively email carersgaddum@hotmail.co.uk