Patient Information Library

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Carer's Information

The following provide links to information on carer support.

British Heart Foundation : Provides information service for the public and health professionals on issues relating to heart health. It produces heart Health Magazine and publishes various booklets and videos on different heart conditions. You can download from the website or order for free.

Contact: 14 Fitzhardinge Street, London, W1H 4DH. Tel (Heart Help Line): 08450 70 8070

British Cardiac Patients Association: Offering support, reassurance and information to all cardiac patients. Representing patients in local and national issues relating to coronary heart disease. National Helpline 01223 846845.

enquiries: Enquiries@BCPA.co.uk

NHS Website: Information about social care and support; carers assessments

Carers UK : provides information and advice for carers who look after a relative, partner or friend who is ill, is frail, or has a disability. This includes advice on carers’ legal rights and entitlements.

Contact: Phone: : 020 7378 4999

Cross Roads Care: provide high-quality, bespoke care for your loved one in their own home. E-mail: enquiries@crossroadscaresurrey.org.uk

Directgov: Information about carers and disability benefit

Carerstrust: Work to improve support, services and recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring. email: info@carers.org.T: 0300 772 9600

The Princess Royal Trust for Carers: Provides information, advice, support and practical help to carers of all ages

Contact: The Princess Royal Trust for Carers, 142 Minories, London EC3N 1LB. Phone: 020 7480 7788.

E-mail: info@carers.org

Samaritans: If you need to talk to someone urgently, you can call the Samaritans at any time of the day or night.They have trained volunteers who can listen to you. Phone: 08457 90 90 90.E-mail: jo@samaritans.org

Other Local information can be found at London Borough of Hounslow Health and Social Care