• 1 in 3 of us will become a carer in our lifetime - helping carers to care for family members or friends who are ill, disabled or frail ( 1.32mb) which explains the help available from Adult Services and how to be assessed.
• 'Taking care' ( 351kb) which gives details of other agencies where you can go for help.
• 'Opportunities for carers' ( 173kb) detailing a wide range of leisure, learning, volunteering and work opportunities for carers in the Sunderland.

Carers Emergency Contact Scheme

This scheme is available to carers who register for a card. The card is carried by carers who have someone at home who is dependent on them. In the event of an emergency where the carer is prevented from returning home, the card provides a 24-hour telephone contact point and unique reference number. Calls are received by Sunderland Telecare who will then take appropriate action by contacting the next of kin, a neighbour or if necessary, by carrying out a home visit.

Registration with the service is free of charge to all carers of vulnerable people regardless of age.

For more details contact Sunderland Telecare on 0191 520 5555

Sunderland Carers' Centre
12 Toward Road, Sunderland SR1 2QF
Tel: 0191 567 3232

Sunderland Carers' Centre provides a confidential information, advice and support service to people looking after ill, disabled or frail family members or friends. The centre also offers carers support groups, support at meetings with social workers, psychiatrists and consultants.  It also provides courses, and social activities and a free newsletter every two months.