CROSSROADS CARE - FOR CARERS AND THE PEOPLE THEY SUPPORT
It is estimated that one in ten people are Carers. A Carer's life is not always easy, but it can also be rewarding. By caring for someone you are helping to maintain their well-being, good health and independence at home, usually where they are happiest in familiar surroundings. Many people don't recognise themselves as being a Carer, they just assume this is what they do everyday, and wouldn't have it any other way.
If you are a Carer
You will know it can get tough looking after someone, so taking a break is not only sensible, but also essential. You shouldn't feel guilty by having some time to yourself, as it will allow you to relax, recharge, and be better able to care for the person you love or care about. Crossroads can help by providing a personalised service in the Carer's absence allowing them a break.
Crossroads role
Our role is to prevent a breakdown in the health of the Carer. We do this by providing an accessible, local, long term, regular & reliable service. So that Carers gain a meaningful break we do not visit for less than 45 minutes, this affords the Carer real long-term benefits. We are therefore not a crisis intervention service.
Who we are
Our Scheme was established in 1984, and is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. From humble beginnings we now deliver more than 30,000 hours of care cover each year to support Carers in the city. We are fortunate to be backed by a Committee of voluntary Trustees who offer their time, experience, and skills that ensure our service exceeds the legal requirements set by the Charity Commission, the Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) and Statutory Authority standards.
With over 170 other Crossroads Schemes in England & Wales (who are individually registered charities in their own right) we are part of a national service supporting Carers. Separate Crossroads organisations also exist in Scotland & Northern Ireland.
Our Contact Details
Lincoln House
The Paddocks
347 Cherry Hinton Road
Cambridge, CB1 8DH
T:01223 415600
F:01223 415414
enquiries@crossroads-cambridge.org.uk
Crossroads Mission Statement
To promote, offer, support and deliver high quality services for Carers and people with care needs.
Crossroads Core Values
Crossroads considers that Carers should be entitled to practical support to reduce the stress of caring, giving Carers time to be themselves.
