1. A partner agency with the Intermediate Care Reablement Team 2008 Carers Contact Carers Contact is an information resource centre in the Newport Market, funded by Newport City Council for the benefit of the carer and the cared for.

2. A partner agency with the Intermediate Care Reablement Team 2008 Carers Emergency Card Carers Contact had concerns that if a carer should be involved in an accident, how could anyone be informed that the cared for person would need assistance. We had the idea that carers in Newport should carry an ID Card, which will identify them as a carer. The Emergency Services on finding the card, will ring the Emergency Control Centre, who will alert another relative/friend that the cared for person will need assistance. Carers carry the ID Card ONLY if the cared for person receives the Telecare Service. This could save a life!

3. How to contact us. Opening hours are: Monday to Friday 10.00am till 4.00pm Address: Carers Contact Newport Market High Street Newport NP20 1DD Telephone number: 01633 258376 Answer phone is available out of hours. Email address: carers.contact@newport.gov.ukcarers.contact@newport.gov.uk Carers Development Officers: Sue Tonge and Louise Brown

4. What can we provide? We carry information on a wide range of subjects, such as Carers’ assessments, benefits, support groups, health, housing, travel, respite and aids/adaptations. Carers information pack. We provide support and a listening ear. Links to other groups, referrals to social services, etc. We produce our own “Newsletter” twice a year, and other mailings.

5. Newport Carers Support Group. Held at Duckpool Road Baptist Church, Maindee. The last Thursday of the month from 10.00am till 11.45am This is a social event with free refreshments. A diary of events is lined up for the year. Events at the Carers Contact. We have events running throughout the year at our centre. We hold special events throughout Carers Week (June) and Carers Rights Day (December). Learning for living. The Carers Contact is working with Newport Young Carers, Newport City Council and Coleg Gwent in bringing this New course to Newport. “Learning for living” is a New City and Guilds for carers and Ex-carers designed to help you build confidence and take the next steps into new opportunities.

6. We also suggest you visit www. carersuk.org/Home and why not sign up - let’s be counted !