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Carers

Older woman playing a game with her carer in North Yorkshire.
Older woman playing a game with her carer in North Yorkshire.

Adult carers

Help and advice for people who look after a relative, friend or neighbour but are not employed to do so; they are classed as a carer.

Teenage boy helping young boy in North Yorkshire.
Teenage boy helping young boy in North Yorkshire.

Young carers - support and advice

Young carers are people under 18 who offer substantial, regular, help to a family member who has a disability, mental health, drug or alcohol issue.

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Counsellor talking to a man in North Yorkshire.

Carer assessment

A carer assessment helps you to think about your caring role, how it affects your life and what support you may need.

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Carer support groups and organisations

Information about carer support groups and local support available from one of the five carers' centres in North Yorkshire.

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Carer's emergency card

The carer's emergency card identifies you as a carer if you have an accident or cannot identify yourself. It is the size of a credit card.

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Eligible needs of carers

We have a duty to meet the eligible needs of carers who are providing necessary care and support for an adult.

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