Poole Carers Network
We provide a range of services and support groups to help people who are caring for loved ones and encourage carers to take advantage of services and groups that may be helpful. Scroll down this page for details of our groups.
The Carers Services Manager located in Adult Social Care and Well-being Unit 
consults with carers and staff to ensure that services are meeting carers' needs.
Services that may also benefit carers
- Respite
- Day Centres
- Home Care
- Hospital Discharge (links to Home Care page which includes information about hospital discharge)
- Mobile Night Service (links to Home Care page which includes information about Mobile Night Service)
- Rapid Response Service (links to Home Care page which includes information about the Rapid Response Service)
- Poole Lifeline
- Adapting Homes
- Help and Care Short Break Service
- Specific Condition Support Groups (see further down this page)
- Support for Young Carers
- Access To Leisure
- Carers Assessment
- Direct Payments Scheme
Calender of Carers Events/Outings
If you live in Poole and are looking after a friend or relative who is sick or disabled, these events are for you. Information, friendly support and fun!
"You do not have to cope alone!"
December
- 17th December - Coffee Morning for Carers and Cared for People
Upton Country Park Tearooms 11.00am - 23rd December - Coffee Morning for Carers and Cared for People
St.Pauls Church, Canford Heath 10.30am
For more information about the above events or any aspect of looking after someone at home call 01202 261174
Low cost trained and experienced sitters available to look after the person that you care for while you attend. Call Help and Care 0845 4500 418
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