Do you care for some one who, by reason of illness or disability cannot manage without you?  Do let us know, by completing the form below.  We may be able to help you.

Carers Identification and Referral Form

Watch this space for information on the next Carers Event organised by Carers Bucks

Carers Bucks organise a regular support group for local carers.

Place:  Amersham Free Church, Woodside Road, Amersham, HP6 6AJ

Time: 10-12noon

Day: 3rd Monday in the Month

Please call Carers Bucks for more details on 0300 777 2722

Here to make life better for carers

20 Great Dover Street
London SE1 4LQ

t: 020 7378 4999

e: advice@carersuk.org

w: www.carersuk

The Alzheimers' Society have produced a factsheet on "Looking After Yourself" in your caring role. Click here to read more.

The Alzheimer's Society have also produced a list of local services for you and those you may care for with dementia.  Click Here to read more

CBT for Carers of Patients with Dementia

Click on the link below to see how Cognitive Behavioural Therapy could help you manage your stress, and give you ideas for caring more effectively for your relative or Friend.

CBT for Carers.pdf

The Alzheimers' Society Carers' Helpline

Tel: 0300 222 1122

The Helpline is usually open from:

• 9am - 8pm Monday to Wednesday
• 9am - 5pm on Thursday and Friday
• 10am - 4pm on Saturday and Sunday

Amersham Support Group for Carers' of People with Dementia

This support group is run by the Alzheimers' Society

• When: The first Tuesday of every month
• Time: 10.30-12.00
• Where: Amersham Free Church, Woodside Road, Amersham, HP6 6AJ

Call 01494 670909 to find out more.

There is a wealth of information on NHS Choices about carers and caring. Below are some links into the site that we hope you will find useful.

• Caring for a parent

  Watch this video on: caring for a parent at home

• Telling people

  Caring responsibilities can make it difficult to maintain friendships or develop new ones. Telling your friends you're a carer is important so they understand and can support you.

• Taking a break

  Caring for someone can be a full-time job, but it's essential that you take time out for yourself too. Read our guide to accessing breaks and respite.

• Housing and carers

  Do you know your tenancy rights as a carer? Are you aware of all your care at home options? Do you need tips on moving someone around the home?

Help claiming benefits, looking after your bank balance and understanding the legal issues of caring.

• Benefits for carers

  Directing carers to the benefits that can help them in their caring role

• Benefits for the person you care for

  Advice and information on helping the person you look after get the benefits that they are entitled to

• Death and benefits

  How your benefits maybe affected after the death of the person you look after and what happens to their benefits

• Managing someone's legal affairs

  Advice for when carers find they have to take over the legal affairs of the person they are looking after

• Other benefits

  Advice for carers and the people they are looking after on claiming a whole host of other benefits unrelated to their disability or caring

• Personal and household finance

  Advice on keeping a tight rein on household and personal finance for carers

• Tax credits

  Information on claiming tax credits and whether you might be eligible