Carers' Information Days - Giving Help to the Helpers

A series of drop-in days is being run next month (February) across North Norfolk, to help those who give up hours of their time to look after people who are ill, disabled or frail.

The four drop-in carers' information days will be held in local surgeries, and will give carers the chance to find out what support is available to them and how they can get it, who they can contact if they need advice, and what benefits are available to them to make their lives easier.

Staff from the local branch of carers' support charity Crossroads and representatives of the Norwich and District Carers Forum will be on hand to answer questions (with specialist benefits advice also available) at the following times and places:

• Stalham Surgery, Lower Staithe Road - Tuesday, 8 February, 10am to 5.30pm
• Holt Medical Practice, Kelling Hospital - Friday, 11 February, 10am to 5.30pm
• North Walsham, Birchwood Surgery, Park Lane - Wednesday, 16 February, 10am to 5.30pm
• Fakenham Medical Practice, Greenway Lane - Wednesday, 23 February, 10am to 5.30pm

No appointment is necessary. Carers can also request a special Carer's Pack on the day, and have their names added to their surgery's register of people who are carers, so they can ensure they get the support they need in the future.

Those who cannot attend the drop-in days can ask for a Carer's Pack at their surgery at any time, or call Norfolk's 24-hour Carers' Helpline on 0808 808 9876.

• For more information, contact Sonia Shuter, NNDC's Health Improvement Office, on 01263 516173.

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