CARERS
Information and Support
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 on this page connect to local and national organisations dedicated to helping carers.
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
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
BACK TO GENERAL INFORMATION
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 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