They’re here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don’t have to care alone.

Telephone: 020 7378 4999

Website: www.carersuk.org

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. Please click on the relevant link below:

• Information for carers and people who have care & support needs

• Practical tips if you care for someone

• Providing care for people who have been recently discharged from hospital

• Carers' breaks and respire care

• Support and benefits for carers

• Guidance on work and disability
  

• Help for young carers

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 under-65 - Advice and information on financial support for older people with a disability or illness

• Carer's Assement - If you care for someone, you can have an assessment to see what might help make your life easier

• Other benefits - Advice for carers and the people they are looking after on claiming a whole host of other benefits unrelated to their disability or caring