Asking for a carer’s assessment in Bromley
To find out more about the support available for carers in Bromley, visit http://bromley.mylifeportal.co.uk/carers
If the person being cared for is under 65 years of age and has a mental health condition, please contact the local Community Mental Health Team by visiting www.oxleas.nhs.uk
Useful contacts
The following organisations can provide support, advice and services to informal carers.
Bromley Mencap
Bromley Mencap works with disabled people, their parents and carers who are residents in the Borough of Bromley and who are not eligible for assistance from Bromley Council.
Helpline: 0208 466 0790 (Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm)
Email: enquiries@bromleymencap.org.uk
Web: www.bromleymencap.org.uk
Organisations that run local carers’ support groups
Alzheimer’s Society: White Gables (dementia)
18 Bromley Common,
Bromley BR2 9PD
Tel: 0208 460 9245
Email: bromley@alzheimers.org.uk
Web: www.alzheimers.org.uk
Bromley Mencap (learning disability)
Rutland House (Head Office)
44 Masons Hill
Bromley BR2 9JG
and
Community House
South Street
Bromley BR1 1RH
Tel: 0208 466 0790
Benefits Support Service: 0208 315 2571
Jobmatch Employment Service: 0208 315 2575
Web: www.bromleymencap.org.uk
Bromley Mind (mental health and dementia)
Tel: 01689 811222
Web: www.blmind.org.uk
Burgess Autistic Trust (autism)
164a Lee High Road
Lewisham, London SE13 5PL
Tel: 0208 464 2897
Email: info@burgessautistictrust.org.uk
Web: www.burgessautistictrust.org.uk
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust Headquarters (mental health)
Pinewood House
Pinewood Place
Dartford, Kent DA2 7WG
Tel: 01322 625700
Email: foundation.trust@oxleas.nhs.uk
Web: www.oxleas.nhs.uk
