Carer benefits and legal services Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council - services for adults
Contact us
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Address
Norfolk House
Walkers Place
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S65 1AW
About
Provide social care services for adults
Opening times
Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
Catchment area
Rotherham
Target group
Adults and those that care for them
Further information
Rotherham Carers' CornerRotherham Carers’ Corner is a resource centre for carers, developed in partnership with Rotherham carers.It provides carers with a first point of contact for information, advice and guidance. All carers are welcome to visit the centre and access information about social activities, services, carers’ assessment, support groups and training opportunities.You can visit us at 2 Drummond Street, Rotherham S65 1HY.9am - 5pm Monday,Tuesday,Thursday, Friday.10am - 12pm Wednesday - Coffee morning.Tel: 01709 254809Rotherham Carers’ ForumIf you care for a partner, relative or friend who is ill, disabled, has mental health difficulties, a learning disability or who is an older person then you may be interested in coming along to Rotherham Carers’ Forum.The forum provides the opportunity to discuss and provide feedback to the Council and give carers the opportunity to share their views about local services and help improve new and existing ones.Tel: 01709 514289Carers’ Emergency SchemeThe Rotherham Carers’ Emergency Scheme is a FREE service designed to help you if you are faced with an emergency of your own and you are worried about what would happen to the person you look after. Adult Services will assist you in making arrangements for emergency cover for the period in which you are unable to care.Email: assessmentdirect@rotherham.gov.ukTel: 01709 377157Carers’ RegisterIn Rotherham we have a confidential register of carers to ensure that we are able to inform them of service provision and consult with them on service provision.Tel: 01709 514289Carers’ NewsletterThis is a quarterly publication sent out to people on the Carers’ Register. It contains relevant, useful, up-to-date information to assist carers in their caring role.Tel: 01709 514289Carer Support OfficersA Carer Support Officer can assess your needs as a carer and can provide advice, information and signposting to a variety of services.Tel: 01709 822330Carers’ Mental Health Support TeamOfficers support carers of people with mental health issues between the ages of 18 and 65.Tel: 01709 447400Training for CarersCarers can undertake training to help them in their caring role. Some carers have asked for courses such as Moving and Handling, Relaxation Techniques, Stress Management, etc.Tel: 01709 514289
Referral method
Self referral
This information was supplied by Serco Global Services on 9 May 2024.