East Devon
Council for Voluntary Service


Ridgeway House, Ridgeway, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1DT
T: 01404 549 045                F:  01404 814215
E: admin@edvsa.org.uk W: www.edvsa.org.uk

Projects
Carers Scheme

If you are looking after a relative or friend in need of help because of illness, frailty or disability, we are here to help you.

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  • We have a free, confidential advice and information service for all carers in East Devon
  • We can signpost you to the right services
  • We have a full information pack. If you would like more details click here  
  • we can support you on a one-to-one basis or by inviting you to attend monthly group meetings
  • We can also offer you specialist or general training to help you  develop your skills
  • We are the voice you need with the services you need, involved in policy development, lobbying across the statutory sector, helping to shape better services on your behalf.

For further information please phone:
Trish Whitfield on 01404 44411 or write to her at
The Volunteer Centre, Newholme, Northcote Lane, Honiton, Devon EX14 1LZ
email: carers@edvsa.org.uk

Brigid supports carers of adults with learning disabilities. She can be contacted by
T: 0140443128
M:07974675701
E:brigid@edvsa.org.uk

There are other organisations you may like to contact:

Firstly, a helpline:

  • Carers UK - Tel. 0808808 7777

Or click onto these websites:

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East Devon District Council Logo
East Devon Council for Voluntary Service is a member of NAVCA (National Association for Voluntary and Community Action), VE (Volunteering England) and NCVO ( National Council of Voluntary Organisations)