A carer is anyone who cares, unpaid, for someone with a life-limiting illness.
If you are caring for someone, the Hospice staff are there to help you; assessing your needs, offering practical advice and helping you link up with other agencies that may provide support for you as a carer.
We work closely with other agencies e.g: Age UK and Crossroads Care. As part of your assessment you may be asked to complete a Carers Support Needs Assessment Tool (CSNAT). This helps us to work with you to identify areas you would like help with. We can also refer you to our Social Work team who can advise on any support you may be entitled to and your legal rights and protections.
We run a number of groups and courses in our Spring Centre which may be of benefit to you as a carer. New dates coming soon.
To find out more, please contact The Spring Centre Admin team by
emailing info@stfrancis.org.uk or by calling 01442 869550.
- Our monthly Carers Coffee morning giving a chance to meet others in a similar situation. Whilst no two situations are the same, meeting others with similar experiences and feelings can be reassuring.
- We also hold a Carers Afternoon in June during Carers Week. You are welcome to bring the person you are caring for, or a friend or relative.