Local Carer's Support Services

A carer is someone who looks after a friend, partner or relative and provides them with emotional support or practical help. The links below connect to local and national organisations dedicated to helping carers.

Carers & Support for Adults

If you spend time caring for someone, either a family member or someone else, please let us know as we may be able to help you

What you are doing is important and the NHS has a number of services to support carers, including:

Stay Independent
Access adult care
Caring for someone
Local services & activities
Contacting adult social care

EAST RIDING COUNCIL WEBSITE

Social Care & Support Guide

If you or someone you know needs help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability, click the link below for more information about support options and where you can get support.
Social care & support guide

Help for Carers

How to

> MENTAL HEALTH AFTERCARE > HOW TO DEAL WITH CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR IN ADULTS > HOW TO FEED SOMEONE YOU CARE FOR > HOW TO CARE > MEDICINES: TIPS FOR CARERS > HOW TO FEED SOMEONE YOU CARE FOR > HOW TO HELP SOMEONE YOU CARE FOR KEEP CLEAN > HOW TO CARE FOR SOMEONE WITH COMMUNICATION DIFFICULTIES > HOW TO MOVE LIFT AND HANDLE SOMEONE ELSE > CARE AFTER ILLNESS OR HOSPITAL DISCHARGE > HOW TO FEED SOMEONE YOU CARE FOR > HOW TO HELP SOMEONE YOU CARE FOR KEEP CLEAN > HOW TO CARE FOR SOMEONE WITH COMMUNICATION DIFFICULTIES > HOW TO MOVE LIFT AND HANDLE SOMEONE ELSE > CARE AFTER ILLNESS OR HOSPITAL DISCHARGE

Organisations

> work & disability > CARERS TRUST > CARERS GOV.UK > CARERS UK > HELP FROM SOCIAL SERVICES & CHARITIES > CARE SERVICES, EQUIPMENT & CARE HOMES >HELP AT HOME FROM A PAID CARER

About being a Carer

> introduction to care & support > CARERS ASSESSMENTS > SHARING YOUR HOME: ADVICE FOR CARERS > carers breaks & respite care > BEING A YOUNG CARER - YOUR RIGHTS > HELP FOR YOUNG CARERS

Benefits

> BENEFITS FOR CARERS > BENEFITS FOR UNDER 65s > BENEFITS FOR OVER 65s > CARE AFTER HOSPITAL > OTHER BENEFITS