Carers information
Support for Carers
If you care for a partner, family member, friend or neighbour, you are not alone.
At Chelston Hall and Barton Surgery, we recognise the invaluable role that carers play and are committed to helping you access the support you need.
Our Carer Support Worker is here to offer advice, information and practical support to help you in your caring role. Whether you need assistance accessing local services, looking after your own wellbeing, or simply someone to talk to, support is available.
Carers Health & Wellbeing Check
Caring for someone can have a significant impact on your own health and wellbeing. A Carers Health & Wellbeing Check provides an opportunity to discuss your caring role, any challenges you may be facing, and the support that may be available to help you maintain your own health and wellbeing.
Contact Romina
📞 07785 515 979
📧 romina.martinez@nhs.net
📧 referrals: d-icb.chelstoncarerssupport@nhs.net
Useful Support for Carers
Torbay Carers Service
Information, advice, carers’ assessments, support groups, activities and Carers Passport support for unpaid carers across Torbay.
📞 01803 666 620
📧 signposts@nhs.net
🌐 https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk/services/carers-service/
Torbay Community Helpline
A one-stop contact point for advice, practical help and support, including loneliness, mental health, financial advice, housing support and wellbeing services.
📞 01803 446 022
🕒 Monday to Friday: 10am to 1pm and 3pm to 6pm
🌐 https://www.torbaycommunities.com/torbay-community-helpline/
Bay Benefits at Carers Aid Torbay
Help with benefits advice, grants and completing forms.
📞 07530 790 354
Age UK Torbay
Support with welfare benefits, entitlement checks and assistance with completing forms for people aged 50 and over.
📞 01803 555 181
🌐 https://www.ageuk.org.uk/torbay/
Paignton Community Hub
A friendly community hub offering information, advice and signposting to local services, including wellbeing, housing, benefits and community support.
📞 07562 780 102
📧 info@paigntoncommunityhub.org.uk
🌐 https://engagingcommunitiessouthwest.org.uk/need-local-support-drop-in-to-paignton-community-hub/
The Windmill Centre
Providing community support, wellbeing services, counselling and advice for local residents.
📞 01803 314 876
📧 info@windmilltorbay.org.uk
🌐 https://www.windmilltorbay.org.uk/
Remember, You Matter Too 💚
As a carer, it can be easy to focus all your attention on the person you care for. Taking care of your own health and wellbeing is equally important.
If you would like support, advice, a Carers Health & Wellbeing Check, or simply a confidential chat about your caring role, please get in touch with Romina.
Supporting carers to stay healthy, connected and well. 💚
