At Chelston Hall and Barton Surgery we know that being a carer can be rewarding but also challenging at times, and the role of our Carer Support Worker, Romina is all about making sure you don’t have to manage it alone.
Romina is here to listen, offer advice, and connect you with practical help, wellbeing resources, and local support services. Whether you’re looking after a partner, relative, friend, or neighbour and you are of any age, we want you to feel recognised, valued, and supported as part of our practice community.
If you’re a carer registered with Chelston Hall Surgery, please get in touch. You can contact Romina by txt or call on 07785 515979 or email romina.martinez@nhs.net
Carers Health & Wellbeing Check
A Carer’s Assessment, also known as a Health & Wellbeing Check, is an opportunity to talk about your caring role and how it affects your everyday life. It’s a friendly conversation that looks at both your practical and emotional needs — from taking a short break or joining leisure activities, to arranging sitting services or finding a local support group. If appropriate, we can also help arrange a further assessment for the person you care for.
The aim is to make sure you get the right support to look after your own wellbeing while continuing your important role as a carer.
Contact Romina for a wellbeing check. To find out more about wellbeing checks please click here
Information for carers
For further information on Torbay Carers Services please visit the website via this link Torbay Carers Services
Signpost for Carers Information Line and questions regarding the carers passport
Telephone: (01803) 666620
Email: signposts@nhs.net
To see the latest Signposts For Carers newsletter please click here.
Torbay Carers can be found on facebook by following this link.
Funding for care
Further information regarding how your care is funded is available from NHS Choices. Click here to see more.
Benefits advice for carers
For help with completing benefit forms please contact the following.
Bay Benefits @ Carers Aid Torbay on 07530 790354.
Citizens Advice Bureau – 29, Palace Avenue, Paignton TQ3 3EQ
Phone 0300 3309026
Website: http://www.citizensadvicetorbay.org.uk/
or
John Dudley at The Windmill Centre on 01803 314876.
Time Out Carers Group – CHELSTON HALL, BRUNEL AND CHILCOTE CARERS
We meet on the third Thursday of the month from 1.45pm to 4.15 pm,
The Anchorage Hotel, Aveland Road, Babbacombe, TQ1 3PT
(Unless otherwise stated)
Free to attend, tea and coffee included – We have a raffle at each meeting, sell books and honey, with the proceeds going to our group. For more information and booking please contact Romina 07785 515979
