Carers

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 NHS Choices about carers and caring. Below are some links into the site that we hope you will find useful.

• Telling people

  Caring responsibilities can make it difficult to maintain friendships or develop new ones. Telling your friends you’re a carer is important so they understand and can support you.

• Taking a break

  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.

• Care Services and Care homes

  Are you aware of all your care at home options? Do you need extra support? Are you aware of care home options?

Finance and Law

Help claiming benefits, looking after your bank balance and understanding the legal issues of caring.

• Benefits for carers

  Directing carers to the benefits that can help them in their caring role

• Benefits for the person you care for

  Advice and information on helping the person you look after get the benefits that they are entitled to

• Help for young carers

  Advice for young carers aged 13-19 and the suppport available to them

• Personal Budgets 
• Tax credits

  Information on claiming tax credits and whether you might be eligible