Durham County Carers Support

 

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They're the primary Carer support service in County Durham and Darlington.

 

What they do?

We support over 2,500 unpaid Carers in Darlington, offering a one-stop shop for available information and support.

 

What can they provide:

  • One-to-one tailored support
  • A listening ear
  • Benefits advice and help with completing forms
  • Access to grants and funding
  • Help to take a break from your caring role
  • Signposting to relevant organisations who can also support
  • Groups and Events
  • Training on various topics
  • Counselling sessions
  • Carers Discount Card
  • Carers Emergency Card
  • Online/IT support for Carers
 

Who is an unpaid carer?

Parent Carer

"I always just classed myself as a parent, my wife was registered with DCCS and she said I should too, I was surprised to find we could both register!"

Cares for Wife

"Really we care for each other these days so we are both registered with DCCS"

Working Carer

"When I'm not at work, I'm getting the shopping for my Dad or taking him to his hospital appointments"

 

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Published: Aug 10, 2023