Carers UK Digital Resource for Carers
Here are just some of the many features that are available through the special website: http://www.carersdigital.org
- It has forums where carers can discuss common problems to help find solutions
- There is an e-learning course to help carers to be more effective
- There are many resources on topics like Health and Wellbeing, Financial planning, Help if you are working and caring after work
- You can download the Jointly app. Jointly helps you organise the care of someone by creating a circle of care around them
- Newer carers can get help through the maze of benefits and regulation with the Upfront guiding tool
And it’s free to all Tower Hamlets Carers
- First download the brochure mentioned at the top of this page. There is a special access code on it for Tower Hamlets Carers. Make a note of it. You’ll need it when you create an account.
- Go to the special Digital Carers Resources website at http://www.carersdigital.org and create an account
- Enter the access code DGTL7196
- That’s it! The resources are all yours.
Tower Hamlets Council has purchased this resource for the benefit of carers in the borough.
Be sure to visit our new YouTube Channel where you will find easy to follow and energetic films aimed at carers with guided meditations and yoga and stretch exercises. Please like and subscribe if you find them useful
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