Carers
Contact DetailsCarers Commissioning Officer on:
Telephone: 020 8379 8111
Fax 020 8379 8080
Typetalk 18002 020 8379 8111
email: jerry.hill@enfield.gov.uk
If you are looking after someone who is disabled, ill or an older person - then you are a carer!
Who is a Carer?
A carer is someone of any age who provides care to someone who:
• Has a physical disability, or
• Has a sensory impairment, or
• Has a learning difficulty, or
• Has mental health support needs, or
• Has problems with drug or alcohol misuse, or
• Has a long term or chronic illness, or
• Is an older person who is physically or mentally frail
• Or any combination of the above.
‘Care’ is defined in a wide-ranging way and includes emotional and administrative support as well as physical care and domestic tasks.
The person who you care for must live within the London Borough of Enfield.
You are not considered to be a.carer if you are a:
• Worker from statutory, voluntary or private service providers who is paid to provide personal assistance or support
• Volunteer from statutory, voluntary or private service providers who provides personal assistance or support.
The Carers Emergency Card Scheme
The Carers Register
Carers Registration Form
Enfield Carers Strategy 2005-2010
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