Carers Direct

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.

• A guide to care and supportInformation for carers and people who have care & support needs.
• Caring for someoneAdvice on providing care, medicines etc.
• Care after hospitalProviding care for people who have been recently discharged from hospital.
• Taking a breakCaring for someone can be a full-time job – find out about accessing breaks and respite care.
• Support and benefits for carers
  Caring for someone can be a full-time job – find out about accessing breaks and respite care.
• Work and Disability
  Guidance, support and help with employment issues.Being a Young carerAdvice for carers 18 or under and their entitlement to support

Finance and Law

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

• Benefits for carersDirecting carers to the benefits that can help them in their caring role
• Benefits for the under-65sAdvice and information on helping the person you look after get the benefits that they are entitled to.Benefits for the over-65sAdvice and information on financial support for older people with a disability or illness.
• Carer’s Assement
  How your benefits maybe affected after the death of the person you look after and what happens to their benefits
• Other benefitsAdvice for carers and the people they are looking after on claiming a whole host of other benefits unrelated to their disability or caring