About Us

Guideposts Carer Support Service

Guideposts provides a free confidential support service for carers. Here are some of the things we do:

Provide information on services and practical help available to carers
Publish a regular quarterly Newsletter to keep in touch and keep carers informed
Facilitate Carer Support Groups so that carers feel less isolated and meet other carers for mutual support
Offer one to one confidential support and a 24 hour helpline for emotional support during difficult times
Provide an emergency card to carry for peace of mind
Employ specialist staff for carers from Ethnic minorities, for carers of people with learning disabilities and parent carers
Provide a drop-in information point at our Community Café in Nuneaton
provide a drop-in information point at several GP Surgeries - check the Events for where and when
provide a bring and share lunch meetings with Guest speakers
forum meeting in each area / social outings
Publish Fact Sheets covering almost every aspect of caring
Maintain a website which is packed with information and links to other agencies.

"The Support that my family and I have received from Guideposts has made the caring responsibility easier to bear. I know that when things get too much I now have somewhere to turn for support and guidance."

Rashida Suleman, who looks after her 73 year old Mother-in-law