North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust is committed to supporting carers. We understand looking after a loved one can be difficult at times. Information on local agencies who can offer help and advice can be found on this page.
Wellbeing Portal
We have a dedicated page within our wellbeing portal where you can access more information here.
Triangle of Care
We work alongside The Carers Trust to ensure that the principles of the Triangle of Care are embedded within our culture. The Triangle of Care is based on six principles that mental health trusts can use to include and support carers.
- Carers and the essential role they play are identified at first contact or as soon as possible thereafter
- Staff are carer aware and trained in carer engagement strategies
- Policy and practice protocols regarding confidentiality and sharing information are in place
- Defined post(s) responsible for carers are in place
- A carer introduction to the service and staff is available, with a relevant range of information across the acute care pathway
- A range of carer support services is available along with the self-assessment tool
These principals can underpin a healthy and productive relationship between the carer, service user and professional.
Contact
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust values your unique caring perspective feedback both positive and negative and can contact our Patient Advice Liaison Service (PALS).
Additionally, we value carers being involved in coproduction and forums where we can utilise your expertise to help shape our services. Your views matter.
Please see our coproduction pages for further information.
Local organisations
North Staffs Carers Association
North Staffs Carers Association is a local carers’ charity which provides support and advice to carers.
You can also refer yourself directly to North Staffs Carers Association here.
Address:
North Staffs Carers Association
Trent House
234 Victoria Road
Fenton
ST4 2LW
Telephone: 01782 793100
Email: info@carersfirst.com
Web: www.carersfirst.com
Staffordshire Connects
Staffordshire Together for Carers Service is available to carers of all ages, including young carers (5–18), and adult carers (18+) who either live in Staffordshire, are registered with a Staffordshire GP or are providing unpaid care to someone that lives in Staffordshire.
Find out more on the Staffordshire Connects website.
