Sources of support for carers
Emergency help
If someone is in immediate danger, call the police on 999.
Discover Bridgit: your self-help tool for carers in Cambridgeshire
Cambridgeshire County Council in collaboration with Caring Together, is excited to announce the launch of Bridgit, an innovative online tool designed to support carers like you.
Why choose Bridgit?
- Comprehensive Resources: Access free wellbeing, employment, finance, and care advice and events.
- Local and National Support: Discover support services and training opportunities tailored to your needs.
- Personalised Self-Care Plans: Create your own self-care plan to manage your well-being
- 24/7 Availability: Explore all these resources any time of day, no registration required.
Extra support when you need it
While registering as a carer unlocks even more benefits such as a listening ear, offers, and discounts, Bridgit lets you explore resources at your own pace. When you're ready, you can sign up for additional support, including an online carer’s assessment.
Designed for carers by carers
Bridgit is crafted by carers and care experts, specifically for those who juggle busy and often stressful lives. Its user-friendly interface ensures easy navigation, even for those with limited digital skills.
Take the first step towards better support today
Explore Bridgit and empower yourself with the tools and support you deserve
Visit Bridgit to start your journey towards enhanced well-being and care today. Bridgit is available to use now. People who prefer not to, or who cannot go online, can call Caring Together on 0345 241 0954 to discover the free help and support available.
Caring Together support
Caring Together supports carers on behalf of Cambridgeshire County Council. You can call Caring Together for support during office hours - Monday to Thursday 8.30am-5pm, and Friday 8.30am-4.30pm.
Caring Together homecare clients can also contact an out-of-hours number in emergencies or urgent situations relating to their homecare.
Carers registered for a What If? Plan can also call out-of-hours to activate their plan if needed.
Telephone: 0345 241 0954
You can complete an online form to request support from Caring Together. Or email Caring Together on hello@caringtogether.org.
Practical, financial, health and wellbeing information from Carers UK
Having the right information at the right time can make a significant difference to carers and those they look after. Developed with the specialist knowledge of national charity Carers UK the Digital Resource for Carers provides carers with a wealth of practical, financial and emotional support.
The platform hosts a range of carefully curated resources, e-learning modules, hands-on guides and tools to help carers manage their caring responsibilities and look after themselves. It features Carers UK’s care coordination app Jointly and covers areas such as health and wellbeing, practical support with caring, help with finances and information on carers’ rights including workplace rights. You can also find information on how technology and home adaptations can provide peace of mind for you as a carer and support the person you care for.
We have teamed up with Carers UK to provide the Digital Resource to carers in Cambridgeshire for free.
Click on the link below to create your free account and access the resources. To register use free access code: DGTL3385
Jointly: mobile and online app
Through the platform you get free access to Carers UK’s mobile and online app Jointly. Jointly combines group messaging, to-do lists and other useful features, including medication lists and shared calendar to help make caring easier, less stressful and more organised.
With Jointly you can create a circle of care for the person you are looking after. Use it on your own or invite others to share caring responsibilities. Jointly includes a contingency planning feature which enables a contingency plan to be created and stored. The plan can also be exported to be shared with health and care professionals.
Support for carers of adults with mental health conditions from Making Space
Are you caring for someone aged 18 to 65 with a mental health condition? Making Space are there to help. Caring for a loved one is generous and selfless, but it can also be challenging and take a toll on your health. This community-based service offers support to bring balance back into your life.
- One to one support with a named support worker
- Carer led organisation, prioritising your needs
- Carer led groups across the county
- Informative sessions
- Signposting to other services and charities
- Information on mental health conditions
Phone: 01480 211006 Email: enquiries@makingspace.co.uk
Are you a young carer?
The information in this section is for unpaid carers who look after another adult. We also have information on young carers - children or young people who are carers, often for a parent or sibling.
Are you a parent carer?
There is information on the SEND Information Hub for parent carers - who are also a carer to their child aged 25 or under, who has a disability.
