Carers Federation Carers Hub Service (CHS)

Office Hours: Mon to Fri 9am until 5pm (out of hours TBC)

Are you an adult? (age 18+) Do you look after someone (adult or child) who would struggle to cope without your support? If this sounds like you, you may be a carer.
Service overview
Carers Federation, Carers Hub Service (CHS) is a free and confidential service that supports unpaid carers living in Nottingham City or Nottinghamshire.

CHS provides a support service for unpaid carers by giving them an opportunity to meet other carers through support groups, helping them to reduce isolation and loneliness and to access the help and support they need.
Best of all, the Nottingham/ Nottinghamshire Carers Hub encourages carers to have a say in what types of support they would like (or dislike!) to ensure the service provides them with exactly what they need.
With CHS you can...

Meet other carers in-and-around Nottingham and Nottinghamshire
Take a break from your caring role
Receive advice and information.
Sign posting to other specialist services
Be assigned a dedicated support worker
Access to one number and online chat if required.
Access to WhatsApp/ text messaging
Support with carers assessments
Support with accessing respite
Take part in reshaping the service in line with the local and national carers strategy

Professionals working with carers
Carers Federation Carers Hub Service also works in partnership with organisations and individuals who may already be working with carers to support them to increase identification of carers and promote the support available to them.
The aim of the service is to improve carers quality of life, including their physical and emotional health and wellbeing.
Partners include:

Education and training providers, employers
GPs and pharmacies
Health professionals
Social services
Third sector organisations

The service is funded by Nottinghamshire County Council and Nottingham City Council in partnership with NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

Times and availability

Age Range: 18+