Read the Bournemouth and Poole Multiagency Carers Strategy 2008–2010 

and the update to the Carers Strategy.

Walks with Wheelchairs

It can be hard to find routes and easy to come across dangerous terrain when enjoying the outdoors with someone using a wheelchair. This website has been developed to help. The site provides free information for suitable routes for going on a walk with someone using a wheelchair. It covers the whole of the UK and allows you to also add routes you use or your comments.

Help with Council Tax

Carers UK is urging carers to check they are paying the correct amount. Some carers could qualify for up to 50% off their Council tax bills.

Read Carers UK advice on Council tax for more details.

Rights for Working Carers

Carers UK have a produced a booklet for carers called “Employees guide to work and caring”. If you’re a carer you can get a free copy by calling Carers UK publication line on 0845 241 0963 (local rate call–open office hours only).

Pension, Disability and Carers Service Business Plan 2008/2009
The Pension, Disability and Carers Service came into being on 1st April 2008, and is part of the Department for Work and Pensions. They have just published their business plan for the year. This sets out what they do and what they want to develop. It also contains some useful information about advice organisations and contact numbers. Read the business plan. 

Connecting for Care
This recently launched website has information on a range of resources as well as forums for carers to discuss situations or ask questions. Find out more at www.connectingforcare.co.uk

Local Carers Centre Survey

During June this year a survey, aimed at finding out what carers wanted from a carers centre, was sent out to all the carers known to the Carers Support Officers in Bournemouth and Poole. Find out what they said.

Feedback from carers of people in Bournemouth and Poole

Feedback from carers of people in Bournemouth