Free Training & Information for Health & Social Care Professionals​

Carers provide unpaid care for a family member, friend or neighbour who, due to illness, disability, mental health difficulties or an addiction cannot manage without their support. Our definition of a carer >>>

 

Carer Awareness

Many carers don't identify as carers and are unaware they are entitled to our free support services.  By identifying carers in your professional role you can ensure they receive the essential information and support they are entitled to:

• Free guidance on how to identify and have conversations with unpaid carers

Download our Carer Identification Toolkit >>>

• Free training to help professionals identify unpaid carers and recognise the challenges of their caring role.

For more information please email: office@sheffield-carers.org.uk

• Training Evaluation Form: If you've recently attended a training session please complete this form

Everyone completing this from receives our Certificate of Attendance: Training Evaluation Form >>>

• Bitesize E-learning Modules (coming soon)

Four modules covering the essentials on carer awareness, identification and support.

 

Who are we and how do we help unpaid carers?

Sheffield Carers Service is part of Crossroads Care Rotherham (Charity No: 1062664) and offers a range of support for unpaid adult carers over the age of 18. 

• Carers who live in Sheffield (regardless of where the cared-for person lives) can access our Universal Services which includes free advice, information and group support.

• If the cared-for person is an adult living in Sheffield carers can access all our support including our Carer Assessment Service.

 

When to make a referral

• For details of our referral criteria see our Referral Guidance >>>

• Further information about the Carer Assessment Service visit Carer Assessment Page >>>  

• To make a referral use complete our online Professional Referral form >>>

• Or encourage carers to use our services by completing our online Carer Self-Referral form >>>