How to use this site
Guide and links to using the website and finding the information you need. Click on the pages on the left hand side for the information required.
Group Directory: Information and links to other organisations.
History: Who are the Carmarthenshire Disability Coalition for Action and how the organisation was founded.
Meetings and Events: Details of Venue and Dates for all meetings during 2009.
Notice Board: Information and items of interest.
Contact: Details of Current Officers.
Crisis Contacts: Emergency helpline page of organisations
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DID YOU KNOW......... WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW. THIS INFORMATION IS FOR YOU
Are You a Carer ?. Information for people looking after a relative, friend or neighbour.
Who are Carers ?. If you are looking after someone in your family, a friend or neighbour who is elderly, frail or disabled. YOU ARE A CARER
What help can Carers expect ?. From the social care and housing department you can expect to have your needs ASSESSED. To be listened to and have your contribution acknowledged. The right to a break from caring and help to achieve this. To be envolved in the decision making about how services are provided.
To be given practical help and support in your role as a CARER. To be put in touch with other organisations and services that can help you.
How do you get help ?. When you first make contact with Social Care and Housing Department it is usual for a a home visit to be made by a social worker. You will then have the opportunity to explain you situation with the social worker. Your needs and the needs of the cared for person will be discussed before arranging any services. This is called an assessment. Assessments are not tests. They give you the opportunity to talk about what you are able and willing to do and whether you fell able to continue caring. it is advisable that you consider talking things over with the cared person, to try to agree what kind of help you both need. The social worker can visit you both, or, you can ask for a private meeting if you prefer.
Services that can help make caring easier include:
Home Care--to help people most in need to stay in their own homes.
Respite Care--a break from caring
Support and Guidance--information and advice
Aids and Equipment--to help with everyday tasks
Minor adaptations to the home--such as handrails and ramps
Dispersed Alarm System--an emergency call system linked to a central control centre
There may be charges or wating lists for some of these services. For further details and information, or to arrange an assessment please contact the Social Care and Housing Department at the following addresses:
Services for Elderly People and Adults with Physical Disabilities:
Carmarthen 01267 224401 Dinefwr 01558 825431 Llanelli 01554 774951
Services for people withMental Illness:
Carmarthen 01267 236017 Llanelli 01554 775299
Services for people with Learning Disabilities:
Carmarthen 01267 236899 Llanelli 01554 775916
Services for Children and Families:
Carmarthen/Dinefwr 01558 825317 Llanelli 01554 742322
There are other organisations in Carmarthenshire that can offer help and support to carers, some of which are listed as follows:
Carmarthenshire Carers' Project Worker can provide advice and guidance about caring issues, support groups as well as a detailed Carers Information Pack.
01267 236436