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The Targeta Cuidadora, or Carer’s Card, is a tool provided by the Espai Barcelona Cuida (Barcelona Care Centre) that recognises and gives visibility to those who care for people who are elderly, sick, dependent or have disabilities, whether the caregivers are family members or professional domestic and care workers. This card aims to recognise and provide support to caregivers, recognising the essential contribution they make and offering them services and benefits that can help to make their work easier and improve their quality of life.

The main services offered to Carer’s cardholders are the following:

• Counselling helpline: family caregivers and domestic and care workers have access to a free and anonymous helpline: 900 505 805. Caregivers who feel overwhelmed, anxious, stressed or worried can call the helpline 24/7/365 to speak with professional psychologists.
• Advice and support with domestic and care work employment contracts: care workers can book an appointment with the Contract Advice and Support Service at the Espai Barcelona Cuida. Family caregivers can request advice on hiring a home care worker, and domestic and care workers can ask questions and receive information on their employment rights and contracts.
• Personalised information, guidance and advice: the team of care specialists at the Espai Barcelona Cuida provides personalised assistance, information, guidance and advice to caregivers, either in person on a drop-in basis, or by telephone. 
• Catalogue of activities: a detailed, organised list presenting a wide range of free activities specifically designed to attend to the needs and improve the quality of life of caregivers (whether family members or domestic/care work professionals) for people who are sick, dependent, elderly or have disabilities. The activities are divided into four strategic categories: self-care, skills acquisition for care work or professional development, knowledge and awareness-raising regarding rights, and leisure and recreation.
• Infocures newsletter: this email newsletter features care-related news, information and activities of interest. 
   

Further information:
Carer’s Card