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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.
Before engaging the services of any of the providers listed on the Devon Community Directory, please review our full disclaimer which can be viewed in the Disclaimer. The Devon Community Directory is provided for information purposes only with information which has been supplied by third parties to Devon County Council. Devon County Council has not verified the accuracy of the information provided (e.g. qualifications) or conducted background checks (e.g. CRB - Criminal Record Bureau) against the providers listed, nor does it offer any endorsement as to the quality or suitability of any of the providers. Devon County Council cannot accept any liability or responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage resulting from the use of the Devon Community Directory. Always seek consumer advice before making a purchase. Trading Standards and Consumer Direct (telephone 0845 4040506) may be able to help you.
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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
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Devon County Council
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.
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- Contact:
- Mrs. J Minto
- Telephone:
- 01392 277409
- Email:
- jackieminto62@tiscali.co.uk
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Heavitree Health Centre
South Lawn Terrace
Heavitree
Exeter
Devon EX1 2RX
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
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- Contact:
- Mrs. M O'Sullivan
- Telephone:
- 01363 773291
- Email:
- creedycourt@autismcare.co.uk
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www.autismcare.co.uk
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Creedy Court
Shobrooke
Crediton
Devon EX17 1AD
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
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- Contact:
- Lesley Mclynn
- Telephone:
- 01237 420251 (ward)
- Website:
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www.devonpartnership.nhs.uk
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Bideford Hospital
Abbotsham Road
Bideford
Devon EX39 3AG
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
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- Contact:
- Mrs Karen Dodd
- Telephone:
- 01803 320023
- Mobile:
- 07845 429187 (Out of office)
- Email:
- mail@devonhomecare.com
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www.devonhomecare.com
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Priory Chambers
38 Fore Street
St Marychurch
Torquay
Devon TQ1 4LX
Care home for people with learning disabilities. Covers all Devon.
- Contact:
- Mrs. Haywood
- Telephone:
- 01237 425601
- Email:
- info@caringchoice.co.uk
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www.caringchoice.co.uk
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67/68 High Street
Bideford
Devon EX39 2AN
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
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- Contact:
- Ms. Shirley Fewings
- Telephone:
- 01626 889288
- Email:
- info@dawlish-vb.org.uk
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Teignbridge Carers Break
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The Manor House
Old Town Street
Dawlish
Devon EX7 9AW
Telephone Careline - a volunteer will telephone an elderly housebound person for a five minute befriending call. The volunteers have extensive information on benefits and
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- Contact:
- Mrs. Andrea Scott
- Telephone:
- 01271 324488
- Email:
- info@ageconcernbarnstaple.co.uk
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www.ageconcernbarnstaple.co.uk
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1 Litchdon Street
Barnstaple
Devon EX32 8ND
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
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- Contact:
- Nicole Blackaller
- Telephone:
- 01392 826071
- Mobile:
- 07590 984146
- Email:
- kenreynoldsucc@hotmail.com
- Website:
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www.unitedcareconcepts.com
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Basepoint Exeter
Unit 49
Yeoford Way
Marsh Barton Trading Estate
Exeter
Devon EX2 8LB
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Before engaging the services of any of the providers listed on the Devon Community Directory, please review our full disclaimer which can be viewed at www.directory.devon.gov.uk/kb5/devon/directory/disclaimer.page The Devon Community Directory is provided for information purposes only with information which has been supplied by third parties to Devon County Council. Devon County Council has not verified the accuracy of the information provided (e.g. qualifications) or conducted background checks (e.g. CRB - Criminal Record Bureau) against the providers listed, nor does it offer any endorsement as to the quality or suitability of any of the providers. Devon County Council cannot accept any liability or responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage resulting from the use of the Devon Community Directory. Always seek consumer advice before making a purchase. Trading Standards www.devon.gov.uk/tradingstandards and Consumer Direct (telephone 0845 4040506 or www.consumerdirect.gov.uk) may be able to help you.