Directory
There are a range of national organisations that can
provide help. We’ve listed some of these below.
There are also many support groups and organisations locally
that can provide help. Visit carersuk.org/localsupport to see
what is available where you live.
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Alzheimer’s Society
Information and advice for people
with Alzheimer’s and their carers.
T 0300 222 11 22
www.alzheimers.org.uk
Citizens Advice
Local offices for advice/
representation on benefits, debt
and housing.
www.adviceguide.org.uk
Age Cymru
Information and advice for the over
60s.
T 08000 223 444
www.ageuk.org.uk/cymru
Contact A Family
Information and advice for families
who care for children with a
disability or special need.
T 0808 808 3555
www.cafamily.org.uk/wales
Care and Repair Cymru
Local Care and Repair agencies
help older homeowners and
private tenants to repair, adapt and
maintain their homes.
T 029 2067 4630
www.careandrepair.org.uk
Disabled Living Foundation
Information and advice on
equipment for independent living.
T 0300 999 0004
Textphone 020 7432 8009
www.dlf.org.uk
Carers Trust Wales
In partnership with a network of
local centres they provide advice,
information and support to carers.
T 029 2009 0087
www.carers.org
Looking after someone
Hafal
Hafal is the principal organisation
in Wales working with individuals
recovering from serious mental
illness and their families.
T 01792 816 600
www.hafal.org
carerswales.org