Help and support for carers

Help and advice for carers who look after a relative, friend or neighbour but are not employed to provide care.

Find out about local organisations offering support and advice for carers.

A carer assessment allows you to tell us about your caring role, how your caring responsibilities affect your life and what support you may need.

The carer's emergency card identifies you as a carer who has someone that relies on you for support should you be involved in an emergency.

Carers need time for themselves. Explore some of the options that are available if you need a short break from caring.

Information and advice to support people living with dementia and their carers.

Become a paid carer and provide temporary or longer term family based support in your own home. This is known as our Shared Lives service.