These pages contain details about support, advice and information for carers in Waltham Forest. It shows the help available to carers, from Social Services, Health and voluntary organisations.
Keeping warm and well in Waltham Forest
3 Feb: Keeping warm over the winter months can help prevent colds, flu or more serious health problems like pneumonia, falls and hypothermia.
Waltham Forest Council is working with Age UK Waltham Forest, to stay warm and well over the next few months. Here’s some tips to stay warm and well during the winter months.
» More on keeping warm and well
Carers Strategy
Waltham Forest Council have developed a five year carers strategy. To access the strategy please use the link below:
Download the Joint Waltham Forest Carers Strategy 2010/15 (PDF file, 434Kb)
Information for Carers
- Who is a carer?
What do they do? How many are there? - Carer’s assessment
Meeting with a social worker or health worker to look at what help you need to support you as a carer - Money and benefits
State benefits and other cash help available - Having a break
Having time off from the physical and mental demands of caring - Health
Health organisations and services that can help you in your caring role - Getting out and about
The transport support available for carers - Young carers
Information for children and young people under 18 who provide, or intend to provide, care, assistance or support to another family member - Parents of disabled children
Information for parents caring for a disabled child - Carers and work
Caring for someone whilst working - Life after caring
What to do when you no longer have a direct caring role - Emergencies
Key contacts for carers in case of emergency - Getting in touch
Organisations which can provide support, advice and information for carers
For more information please contact:
Silver Birch House
Uplands Business Park
Blackhorse
Lane
Walthamstow E17 5SD
Tel 020 8496 3000 (via Waltham Forest Direct)
Fax
020 8496 3658
Please note: This building is not open to personal visitors.
