Are you a Carer and need a Break?

Are you caring for someone and feel emotionally or physically overwhelmed? Would a break make a difference to your well being?

You can visit your GP and explain your situation.  It is important that your GP acknowledges you are a carer and that your details are logged on their Carers Register which will try to improve the ongoing support available to you.

If you and your GP agree that more support is required, you will be issued with a free Prescription.  Your details will be passed to Crossroads Care Cambridgeshire with your consent, so that you can be supported with information and the opportunity of a carers assessment.  We will visit you to discuss the most appropriate form of support, which could include a free short break.  We can point you in the right direction to where you can find out more about caring, your rights, free services or benefits you may be entitled to.

You may choose to have a short break for some “me” time away from it all to support your own health or to keep an appointment.

http://www.crossroadscarecambridgeshire.org.uk