Information about carers and what support is available.
Carers help people, usually disabled or older people, with everyday tasks such as:
- Washing and dressing
- Travelling around, e.g. to appointments
- Shopping
- Helping with finances
- Being with someone to keep them company
- Providing emotional support
- To apply for a carer's needs assessment, you can contact adult social services at your local council.
- A carer's needs assessment might provide you with extra support, such as someone to assist with caring to give you a break, a gym membership to help relieve stress or help with taxi fares if you don't drive.
- You might also be given advice on benefits for carers. For more information see our advice page on benefits.
Carer’s Trust
- Service: Local services around the country.
- Website: https://carers.org/
Carer’s UK
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- Service: Support and advice for carers.
- Website: https://www.carersuk.org/
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 0808 808 7777Â (England, Scotland & Wales) or 028 9043 9843 (Northern Ireland)
- Open Mondays and Tuesdays
- 10.00am to 4.00pm
If you are having difficulties, please contact the Friends, Families and Travellers helpline on 01273 234 777. We are open:
- Monday to Friday
- From 10.00am to 4.30pm
- Closed on Bank Holidays