Useful contacts for carers
There is a lot of support here designed to help you take further steps in your search for answers. The first contact about a new problem will probably be your GP (taking the person you care for with you if you can). Our experience is that not all GPs are knowledgeable about mental health issues. You may be asking the difficult question at this point which is:
‘Where do I start when I don’t know what to ask to get help?’
The list of organisations below is in an order starting with those you should find helpful (after your GP) particularly when you expect a quick response. Then there are those that will be helpful when you have a clearer idea of the support you should expect to get.
Carers’ Council Contacts
Please be aware when you contact committee members that our service is primarily for carers in Nottinghamshire.
Geoff Curtis – Chair, to notify attendance at Open Meetings & for all general enquires Tel: 0115 9631916 or email: geoffcurtis@ymail.com
Peter Robinson – Treasurer, Membership queries and forms Tel 01623 512607 or email: peter.robinson930@ntlworld.com
Sandra Vanner – Newsletter Tel: 0115 8450697 or email: sandravanner@gmail.com
Crisis resolution home treatment contacts
These teams are intended to provide a quick response to a crisis followed by a period of intense home treatment for a limited time. Services are stretched so whilst you should expect a quick response have patience if you can until the service appears.
| Nottingham City | 0300 300 0065 (24 hours) |
| Nottingham County South | 0300 123 2901 (24 hours) |
| Mansfield and Ashfield | 0115 956 0860 (24 hours) |
| Bassetlaw | 0300 123 1804 (7.30am – 9pm) or 0115 956 0860 (9pm – 7.30am) |
| Newark and Sherwood | 0300 3000 131 (9am-5pm, Monday – Friday) or 0115 956 0860 (5pm – 9am Monday – Friday, and weekends) |
Local mental health teams (LMHTs)
These teams provide a level of support less urgent than in a crisis but they have a wider range of services. Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provide the wide range of support within these teams. The teams can be contacted Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. For more information about the role of the Mental Health Teams and professional roles go to Helping Hands
| Bassetlaw LMHT Hospital, Worksop | 01909 502 011 |
| Broxtowe and Hucknall LMHT, Hope Centre, Beeston | 0115 854 1271 |
| Gedling LMHT, Manor Road, Carlton | 0115 952 4098 |
| Rushcliffe LMHT, 93 Musters Road, West Bridgford | 0115 945 5990 (Op 1) |
| Newark & Sherwood LMHT, 65 Northgate, Newark | 0115 854 2216 |
| Mansfield LMHT, Millfields | 0115 9560858 |
| Ashfield LMHT, Millfields | 0115 9560858 |
| CITY CENTRAL LMHT | 0115 9560841 |
| CITY EAST LMHT | 0115 8760153 |
| CITY NORTH LMHT | 0115 9555360 |
| CITY SOUTH LMHT | 0115 8440525 |
Carer/Support Organisations
These organisations provide a wide range of support for those looking after people with conditions which often include mental illness but not only for those conditions. They are likely to be helpful if you are not sure what you want and may re-direct you to other organisations who may be able to help. We know many of these organisations.
For a Carers Assessment – If you live in the CITY of Nottingham phone the Nottinghamshire Carers HUB on 0115 8248824 for advice and information. If you live in Nottinghamshire COUNTY phone the County Council on 0300 500 80 80
For advice and information call the Carers HUB on 0115 8248824 for City and County.
| Carers Federation | 0115 962 9310, Website |
| Nottinghamshire Carers Hub | 0115 8248824, Website |
| Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (the Trust for short) | 0115 969 1300, Website |
| The Trust’s Involvement Centres | 0115 956 0845, Website |
| The Trust Involvement Experience & Volunteering Team | 0800 052 1415 |
| The Recovery College | 0115 9560827, Website |
| PALS (Patient Advice and Liaison Service) – Mental Health | 0115 9934542, Website |
| Rethink | General Enquiries: 0121 522 7007 Advice/Information: 0300 500 0927, Website |
| Nottinghamshire Mind Network | 07733 841744, Website |
| Samaritans | 116 123 |
| Wellness in Mind | 0800 5610 072, Website |
| Nottingham Co-production Network | 0115 8043816, Website |
| Smokefree Life | 0800 2465343, Website |
| Trent Psychological Therapies Service | 0115 896 3160, Website |
| Nottinghamshire Customer Services Centre | 0300 500 80 80, Website |
| Nottingham City Council | 0115 9155555, Website |
| Self help UK, 21-23 Pelham Road, Nottingham NG5 1AP | 0115 911 1662, Website TIP – use search for your locality for care support |
Carers groups & other groups of interest
CARER GROUPS – where main focus is Mental Health Carers
| Nottingham City Carer Support MH | Jude / Emma 0115 844 0525, Website |
| Rushcliffe Mental Health Carers Group | Colin / Diana 0115 923 2357 |
| Mansfield & Ashfield Carers | Cleo 07824 838574 Joy 01623 459681 Peter 01623 512607 |
| Beeston Carers in Mental Health | Judith 0115 9179025 David 0115 9284725 |
| Bassetlaw Carer Support Group | Franscesca 0115 9691300 Ext 12062 |
| Bassetlaw Mind Coffee Morning, Bassetlaw Mind | 01909 476075 (Admin) |
| Bassetlaw Mind Dave’s Advice Clinic, Bassetlaw Mind | 01909 476075 (Admin) |
| Nottingham Rethink Group (Carers & Service users) | Bob Aston 01823 365308, Website |
| Black Carers Group | Colleen / Scott 0115 969 1300 Ext 16024 |
| Radford Care Group | 0115 9786133, Website |
| Time To Talk | 0115 8760120, Website |
| Nottinghamshire Mind | 0800 470 0203, Website |
OTHER MENTAL HEALTH GROUPS
| Arnold Methodist Church MH Befriending & Support Group | 07514 775514 |
GENERIC CARER GROUPS
| Carers in Hucknall | Jim Radburn 0115 9530746 |
For information on numerous Carer Support Groups, Drop-ins and other services throughout the Nottinghamshire County and City phone:
The Carers Hub (Carers’ Trust) 0115 8248824
The Carers Federation 0115 962 9310 or 962 9369
Summer Carers Roadshows provided by Trevor Clower – his Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/2346985612204025/?fref=mentions