The Princess Royal Trust for Carers in Hampshire is co-ordinated by The Princess Royal Trust for Carers. The work we do is tailored to the needs of each individual carer. Our focus is on giving carers accurate and up-to-date information on anything from disability aids to benefits claims. We also run special support groups, act as carers’ advocates, liaise with Social Services, GPs, hospitals and the benefits agency amongst others and also offer a free counselling service to carers by way of qualified voluntary counsellors.
We offer support to carers in their caring role and if we don't know the answer we will find out.
Many carers worry about what will happen to the person they care for in the event of something unexpected happening to them as this could mean they are temporarily unable to care.
The Emergency Planning for Carers Scheme, run by the Princess Royal Trust for Carers in Hampshire (PRTC), is available to help carers throughout Hampshire plan what they would like to happen to the person they care for in the event of an emergency. We help carers draw up their own emergency plan which can be activated should there be an unexpected emergency which prevents the carer from fulfilling their caring role and provides up to 48 hours of free care within the home.
The area of South East Hampshire is currently covered by two Carer Support Workers who provide free support through Home Visits, Carers Clinics and Support Groups, where Carers meet other Carers who are experiencing the same challenges as them, guest speakers are often invited along to provide information and there is always plenty of tea and cakes.
Carer Support Groups
Hayling Island Community Centre
Station Road, Hayling Island PO11 0HB
Second Wednesday of the month except August
1:30pm – 3:30 pm
This group is run in association with the Alzheimer’s Society and is chance for carers and the people they care for to meet together and receive advice support and information
AGE Concern Hampshire’s Information &
Resource Centre,
14 Market Parade, Havant PO9 1QF
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
This group is for carers who support someone living in a residential, care or nursing. Meetings are Bi Monthly starting 18th February 2014
St Alban’s Church Barton’s Road, West Leigh, Havant
PO9 5TE 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Held on the First Wednesday of the month except January and August. This a support group for carers to meet and receive advice support and information
Carers Clinics
Havant United Reform Church North Street,
Havant, PO9 1PP
The Second Tuesday of every month except August 09:30 am– 12:30 pm
The Clinic is a chance for One-to One support for carers who would like a chance to meet and chat outside of the home. Clinics are 50 minutes and appointments need to be booked.
If you or someone you know would like further information about the Princess Royal Trust for Carers in Hampshire you can contact our Head Office on 01264 835246 or Andrea FitzPatrick, Care Support Worker in South Eastern Hampshire on 07824 905373.