Are You a Carer?
If you are please let us know - we may be able to help you
There is a wealth of information on the NHS website about carers and caring. Below are some links into the site that we hope you will find useful.
Includes carer's assessments, support from local councils, respite care and help for young carers
Includes advice on challenging behaviour, moving and lifting people and medicines
Providing care for people who have been recently discharged from hospital.
Services, support and tips if you care for someone under 21, and moving to adult social services
Includes home adaptations, help at home from a paid carer, staying safe and housing
Caring for someone can be a full-time job, but it's essential that you take time out for yourself too. Read our guide to accessing breaks and respite.
Includes helplines, needs assessments, Advocacy and reporting abuse.
Finance and Law
Help claiming benefits, looking after your bank balance and understanding the legal issues of caring.
Directing carers to the benefits that can help them in their caring role and helping the person you look after get the benefits that they are entitled to
Advice for when carers find they have to take over the legal affairs of the person they are looking after
Advice for carers and the people they are looking after on claiming a whole host of other benefits unrelated to their disability or caring