It consists of a series of short leaflets, and was updated in May 2008.
Using the pack
Many carers are overwhelmed by being given too much information at one time. Sections or pages of the Carers Pack can be downloaded or photocopied and given out when appropriate.
If you run a carers group, you might find the pack provides a useful focus for meetings. The pack could also be used for volunteer training.
Information for carers
Download information from the Carers Pack for carers:
Information for professionals
Download information for professionals about using each section of the Carers Pack:
Order a hard copy of the pack
To order a complete copy of the Carers Pack, please use our online form or email publications@helpthehospices.org.uk.
The Young carers section is also available as a standalone guide.
Updates
It is inevitable that some sections will become out of date. The pack is updated annually so please check that you have the latest version.
May 2008
The following sections were updated in 2008:
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Caring Counts - for carers
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Money Matters - information for professionals and for carers
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Caring at Home - for carers
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Legal Matters - information for professionals and carers
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Death and Dying
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Young Carers - page 17 only.
Acknowledgements
Help the Hospices wishes to thank the following organisations for providing information for key parts of the pack:
- Carers UK
- Rhondda Cynon Taf Council
- St Christopher's Hospice
- The Children's Society
- The Princess Royal Trust for Carers
Also many thanks to Joan Angelbeck, the editor on the project, Crossroads, for use of the 'Caring for carers' strapline, and Carers UK and the Bereavement Advice Centre for helping to review and update the pack in 2008.
