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Looking after someone

If you help to look after a family member or a friend on a regular basis ... you are classed as a 'carer'.

If you are a Carer, this section is for you! Here you can find information and advice on caring and the range of services that will give you support or a break from caring.


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Devon County Council

For enquiries about Devon County Council services see our contact numbers at the link given below. Key Devon County Council services include: Adult and Community more…
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Devon County Council

Friends of Heavitree Health Centre

Community support, charity based in GP surgery to help people suffering infirmity, the elderly and carers. Offers help with shopping, prescription collection/delivery and sitting service. more…
Contact:
Mrs. J Minto
Telephone:
01392 277409
Email:
jackieminto62@tiscali.co.uk
Location:
Heavitree Health Centre South Lawn Terrace Heavitree Exeter Devon EX1 2RX

Crediton Care And Support Homes Ltd

Residential care for people with learning disabilities aged 18 to 65. Specialises in people who challenge the service, also people with autism/asperger's syndrome. For current more…
Contact:
Mrs. M O'Sullivan
Telephone:
01363 773291
Email:
creedycourt@autismcare.co.uk
Website:
www.autismcare.co.uk
Location:
Creedy Court Shobrooke Crediton Devon EX17 1AD

Abbotsvale Unit

Provides a range of services in order to assess, diagnose & treat adults over 65 years with mental health problems. In-patient ward for those who more…
Contact:
Lesley Mclynn
Telephone:
01237 420251 (ward)
Website:
www.devonpartnership.nhs.uk
Location:
Bideford Hospital Abbotsham Road Bideford Devon EX39 3AG

Devon Home Care Ltd

Devon Home Care provides personal and practical help in the Teignmouth, Newton Abbot, Torbay and Dawlish areas. We provide personal care and help from getting up more…
Contact:
Mrs Karen Dodd
Telephone:
01803 320023
Mobile:
07845 429187 (Out of office)
Email:
mail@devonhomecare.com
Website:
www.devonhomecare.com
Location:
Priory Chambers 38 Fore Street St Marychurch Torquay Devon TQ1 4LX

Guinness Care and Support - Domiciliary Care

Care agency providing home help and personal care. Also offers help with shopping, prescription collection/delivery and sitting service.    
Contact:
Matthew Congdon
Telephone:
01392 686375
Email:
matthew.congdon@guinness.org.uk
Website:
www.guinnesspartnership.com/.../care-and-support
Location:
Hillfields House Matford Court Sigford Road Exeter Devon EX2 8NL

Old Galleries Care Home

Care home for people with learning disabilities. Covers all Devon.
Contact:
Mrs. Haywood
Telephone:
01237 425601
Email:
info@caringchoice.co.uk
Website:
www.caringchoice.co.uk
Location:
67/68 High Street Bideford Devon EX39 2AN

Teignbridge Carers Break

Teignbridge Carers Break is dedicatd to the provision of a sitting service providing personal and practical care that enables individuals to be cared for in more…
Contact:
Ms. Shirley Fewings
Telephone:
01626 889288
Email:
info@dawlish-vb.org.uk
Website:
Teignbridge Carers Break
Location:
The Manor House Old Town Street Dawlish Devon EX7 9AW

Age Concern - Careline

Telephone Careline - a volunteer will telephone an elderly housebound person for a five minute befriending call. The volunteers have extensive information on benefits and more…
Contact:
Mrs. Andrea Scott
Telephone:
01271 324488
Email:
info@ageconcernbarnstaple.co.uk
Website:
www.ageconcernbarnstaple.co.uk
Location:
1 Litchdon Street Barnstaple Devon EX32 8ND

United Care Concepts

United Care Concepts (UCC) offer support to anyone that may require it. This includes supporting people with a learning disabilty, autism, elderly, mental health, physical more…
Contact:
Nicole Blackaller
Telephone:
01392 826071
Mobile:
07590 984146
Email:
kenreynoldsucc@hotmail.com
Website:
www.unitedcareconcepts.com
Location:
Basepoint Exeter Unit 49 Yeoford Way Marsh Barton Trading Estate Exeter Devon EX2 8LB

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