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Information for Carers

If you are a Carer or have a carer, please inform reception so we can update your records. For further information and advice for carers contact Carers NI on 028 9043 9843 or visit www.carersuk.org/ni.

Carers Website

The Northern Trust Carer Hub has a designated Carer Website hosted by Carers UK.

The Carers Website has a host of information for carers including e-learning, downloadable resources and guides and the ‘Jointly’ app which can be downloaded for free. All anyone needs to do is create an account to access it all.

The website link is www.carersdigital.org and the access code is DGTL2770 to create an account.

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Building resilience

Designed to help carers access advice and information relevant to their situation, find resources and identify sources of support including technology, as well as promote carers’ own health and wellbeing.

Jointly Care co-ordination app

A central place to store and share important information about the person you are caring for. Set up appointments, allocate tasks, save files and notes, manage medication and lots more.

Free publications Carers UK guides

Essential reading for carers including: Upfront guide to caring, Looking after someone – Carers Rights Guide and Being heard: A self-advocacy guide for carers

More resources and info

Links to workplace resources. Access links to further resources and sources of information and support for people who are looking after a loved one.

Last Updated 1 Dec 2025

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