Local services East Midlands Nottinghamshire Carers Hub Nottinghamshire Carers Hub On this page: What is the Nottinghamshire Carers Hub? Our services Events News & updates Coronavirus update What is the Nottinghamshire Carers Hub? At TuVida, we know that it's not just people receiving care that need support; often, carers also need a helping hand too. That's why our Nottinghamshire Carers Hub provides free, confidential and personalised information and support for carers. A carer is someone who supports a relative or friend of any age fitting at least one of the following descriptions: elderly and frail physically disabled has a learning disability has mental health issues has a history of substance misuse has a serious health condition. The Nottinghamshire Carers Hub aims to make carers' lives easier in a variety of ways; whether by connecting them with other carers, or providing free, confidential advice and information, or access to employment, training and volunteering opportunities. The scheme is funded by Nottinghamshire County Council, Nottingham City Council and the local NHS. The information below is specific to adult carers in Nottinghamshire. Looking for services for young carers? Visit our Nottinghamshire Young Carers webpage... Our services The team at the Nottinghamshire Carers Hub is available 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday to provide: information, advice and guidance health and wellbeing support a helping hand or friendship via our Nottinghamshire Volunteer Service peer support groups support and activities for young carers online drop in sessions (with a support worker on dates and times to suit you) Carers Smart benefits and discounts carers grants access to respite services access to carers assessments signposting to other organisations and much more. To find out more about what we can offer to you, please contact us. Get in touch Events We host regular support groups, meetings and drop-in sessions, aimed at helping carers access information and support relevant to your personal situation. We also run annual events for carers in celebration of Carers Week, Carers Rights Day, Young Carers Awareness Day, and more. Please note: to help keep everyone safe during the Coronavirus pandemic our clubs may be running differently than usual. For example, groups may take place at different times or locations, have reduced availability, or even be held online. View upcoming events. News & updates You can view our recent newsletters here and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more news from across the organisation. Want to receive regular updates from the Hub? Email us and ask to be added to our mailing list. You'll find out contact details at the end of this page. Coronavirus update: During the Coronavirus pandemic we have changed some of our services that were previously provided in group settings; many of these groups have now moved online. Their future opening and/or suspension remains dependent on the latest rules and guidelines from the Government. Find out more about COVID-19 safety at TuVida. Please contact us to check the current status of any Carers Hub group service. This video describes how we helped one of our clients during the Coronavirus lockdown period: Free PPE for unpaid carers in Nottinghamshire. If you are an unpaid carer who does not live with the person you care for, it is recommended that you wear PPE when delivering this care. This includes if you are caring for a family member. You can access free COVID-19 related PPE from your local authority. If you used PPE before COVID-19, you should continue to get this from your usual supplier. How to order: If you live in Nottingham City: You can register and order a supply of all your COVID-19 related PPE through Nottingham City Council’s online system. Online at: https://myaccount.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/service/order_your_ppe?fbclid=IwAR01aQ1XB8qQA7O-qGboLMswwbzPyn_m4EzrRQ5OLDlEn6099JnvMTOtdqM By phone: If you cannot use the internet, then please telephone Nottingham Health and Care Point on 0300 131 0300 and tell them that you need to order some PPE for your care role. If you have any questions: Any questions can be emailed to [email protected]. If you live in Nottinghamshire: You can register and order a 4-week supply of all your COVID-19 related PPE from Nottinghamshire County Council. Online at: www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/covid19ppeordering. By phone: If you cannot use the internet, then please telephone the County Council’s Contact Support Centre on 0300 500 80 80 and tell them that you need to order some PPE for your care role. If you have any questions: Any questions can be emailed to ppe[email protected]. What type of PPE should you wear? The amount and type of PPE you should wear will depend on the type of care you provide. You can find more information on what PPE is needed when on the GOV.UK website. Contact us There's a number of ways you can get in touch with us: Make an online enquiry Send us an enquiry (form opens in a new window). We'll call you back or send you an email. Make a referral to use our services Download and complete our Referral Form and email or post it to us: Email: [email protected] Address: 19 Pelham Road, Sherwood, Nottingham, NG5 1AP. Give us a call Phone us on 0115 824 8824 (9am-5pm. Monday-Friday) Return to the East Midlands homepage