An individual payment scheme for carers has been introduced by Sandwell Council’s Adults Services and Health.
Over 1000 one off payments have been awarded to local carers. The money has been used in a variety of ways, including payment for short breaks, stress relieving complementary therapies, training and equipment.
Awards are made on the basis of carers carrying out their own assessments, helping to streamline the evaluation process.
Carers also have the benefit of using a free emergency card scheme. Individuals carry a card stating they are a carer and someone depends on them. It gives the number of the council’s 24 hour contact centre which will call people, nominated by the carer, in the event of an emergency.
Contact: Sam Hay, telephone: 01216121620
Email: sam.hay@sandwell-pct.nhs.uk
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