The Carers Centre is a local organisation, run by local people and mainly dependant on local funding. We are carer led, so that we understand and respond to carers needs. We are part of a national network of Carers Centres, supported by the Princess Royal Trust for Carers. We are a free and confidential service (subject to policies on the protection of children and vulnerable adults)


Core Services
These services are available to all carers in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. For details about specific local services and groups for adult carers click on the button bar. If you are a carer under eighteen and live in South Gloucestershire, click on young carers on the button bar.


Carersline
The Carersline provides direct access to a sympathetic worker who will really listen and try to help. You can phone with any query, or just to talk. If we don’t have the answer we will find it and get back. The Carersline is open Monday – Saturday 10am – 1pm. If you have a specific query and wish to send us an email, please include a phone number and as much detail about your situation as possible. email us at: carersl@carers-bs.org.uk 
Newsletter
Our Newsletter is produced four times a year. It contains information about services and news affecting carers locally and nationally, and is a way to make contact with other carers. It includes a diary of events and is free to all carers. Articles, letters views and news are all welcome. Email here admin@carers-bs.org.uk 
You can view the most recent newsletter by clicking on the button above


Carers support Officers
These are available in Bristol and South Gloucestershire for home visits. They can offer advice information and emotional support to all carers. They can advise on benefits, community care assessments and provide advocacy support.
Where appropriate they can liaise with and refer carers to relevant local and national services. To make an appointment with a Carers Support Officer, please contact the CarersLine on 0117 965 2200 between 10.00am and 1.00pm, Monday to Saturday. Interpreters can be accessed for carers who do not speak English. If you prefer, email with times you can speak on the phone:
For Bristol:                                          Neilm@carers-bs.org.uk
For South Gloucestershire:               Keiths@carers-sg.org.uk

Direct Dial telephone numbers:
Carol Carter         01179 589979                                       Jan Mussi                 01179 589987
Gill Deacon           01179 589988                                      Bobby Oliver            01179 589973
Liz Doling             01179 589986                                       Tony Poole               01179 589974
Debbie Fear        01179 589989                                       Keith Scanlon          01179 589970
Ali Henry               01179 589972                                       Keith Sinclair           01179 589971
Jo Holburn            01179 589978                                       Rachel Smith           01179 589983
Neil McIntosh        01179 589982                                       Sue Stenner             01179 589981
Jill Meehan           01179 589984                                        Lin Thatcher             01179 589980

Other Important Numbers:
Carersline 01179652200                          Admin Line 01179392562
Hartcliffe Office 01179391415                 Fishponds Office  01179392562
Thornbury Office  01454851201

Carers Training and Events
We run a programme of events and training, both during the day and evening. Courses include: back care, stress management and relaxation, assertiveness, information technology. Look in our newsletter, contact the CarersLine, or email your local Carers Support Officer for details (see above).