Carer Hub
The Northern Trust Carer Hub is a central contact where carers can be signposted to local support or receive other information. The Hub is available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 02827661210 or email carers.hub@northerntrust.hscni.net
A carer is defined as “an individual who provides regular and substantial care on an informal basis”. A carer can be any age, including children and young people. You do not have to be the sole carer, a close relative or live with the cared for person. You do not have to be in receipt of Carers Allowance or benefits to be a carer.
Watch our video below to find out more.
Young carers
Young carers are children and young people who care for a relative at home who is unwell, has a disability, has mental health problems or who has alcohol/drug problems.
If you live in the Northern Trust area, Barnardo’s NI Young Carer’s Service provides a listening ear and much needed time out for these children and young people.
They can talk to their project worker as well as meet with other young carers in a structured or fun environment within their community to lessen the feelings of loneliness and to ultimately support them in reaching their full potential.
Resources for carers
Carers Digital
For further specific online support relating to the caring role, carers should visit the Northern Trust carer website www.carersdigital.org, create an account to log-in using the FREE access code DGTL2770.
This is a designated website for carers where you can download resources, guides and the ‘Jointly’ app for free using the access code. There is also e-learning, nutritional advice and other sources of information.
Carers Mailing List
Family carers can be kept up to date by signing up to the Northern Trust Carer Mailing List. To sign up, please contact the Carer’s Hub.
Named Worker
Clients known to services will have a named worker, this may be a social worker, community support worker, specialist nurse or Occupational Therapist. Any concerns regarding the cared for person, the first point of contact should be their named worker. The named worker will know the family situation best and is therefore best placed to assess any changes or developments.
When caring ends or changes
Looking after someone may be a large part of your life but it is inevitable that your caring role will change or end over time. Our resource ‘When caring ends or changes’ will provide help and support, regardless of your situation. Whatever your situation you can find help and support.
