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CSWS can help create an emergency plan should you or the person you care for become ill or need to self-isolate. The team will help you to consider things like emergency contacts, alternative arrangements and how to stay connected to your family and friends. This can be done over the phone or by email. Carer assessments These can be made in a flexible way via telephone. Carers can also complete selfassessments, following which the assessment team would contact them to discuss further. The assessment is an opportunity to think about the caring role in more detail. It is an opportunity to record the impact caring has on you and what support or services you need. The assessment will look at physical, mental and emotional needs, and whether carers are able or willing to carry on caring. The assessment explores what outcomes the carer would like to achieve and how they can do so. This may mean signposting or referrals to other agencies. Practical guidance Workers on the response line can listen and discuss with carers their best options for support, with a variety of ways to help you, such as the option to apply to the discretionary Carer Wellbeing Fund. Information provision Wellbeing workers will provide appropriate information for where you are on your caring journey to ensure you get the help and support you need at this time of crisis. We are working closely with partner organisations so we can give you up to date information on things like how to get your shopping and other essentials delivered, support with benefits and welfare and how to stay safe and well.

Just call us on 0300 028 8888 to find out more, email info@carerssupport.org.uk, or visit: www.carerssupport. org.uk