Emergency Carers support service in Oxfordshire

For adults who provide unpaid care for adults who depend on them because of illness, disability or frailty.

This service is available only in Oxfordshire provided by A4e on behalf of
Oxfordshire County Council and supported by Oxfordshire NHS.

How can this service supports adult carers?

• by offering professional and confidential support to the carer over the telephone
• by supporting the carer when they have an urgent appointment for or an emergency situation
• by offering Information about services and resources available to carers in Oxfordshire.

Who can register?

• any adult can register that provides substantial regular unpaid care to another adult in Oxfordshire
• Carers may or may not be living with the person they care for
• all information received will be treated confidentially, respectfully and with an understanding of your circumstances by an experienced team.

How can an adult carer register?

By telephone: 01865 374430 to request a registration form
On line: www.a4e.co.uk/ils/oxfordshire

Registered carers will receive a registration card to keep in their purse or wallet.