Carers First

By Andy Watts

Carers First is a charity that helps people who care for someone who needs extra support because of illness, disability, old age, mental health problem or addiction.

We understand how hard it can be to balance caring with your own needs and goals. That’s why they offer personalised information and tailored support to
make your life easier and happier.
Sheila, 45, is one of the many carers they have supported. She quit her job to look after her father, Francisco, who had two strokes. She felt hopeless and alone until she contacted carer’s first. “Carers First saved my life. I was desperate and I didn’t know I could get help. They supported me with everything, even money issues. I had no income, but my Carer Support Adviser told me about the benefits I could claim.
They also helped me a lot emotionally, and they still do.”
If you are in a similar situation as Sheila, you are not alone. Carers First is here for you. They work with carers in Haringey, providing support online, by phone, or
face-to-face in your local community.

Help is provided with:

• Looking after yourself
• Connecting with other carers
• Taking breaks
• Getting financial support
• Help with everyday tasks
• Planning ahead
• Handling legal matters
• Managing work or education
  
• Please call helpline on
  PHONE 0300 303 1555 or visit
  Globe carersfirst.org.uk to find out more.
  Carers First by Andy Watts
• Contact: [email protected]