Information about carers and what support is available.
What does it mean to be a carer?
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
Carer’s needs assessment
- 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.
Carers advice contacts
Local services around the country. You can use the website to find a centre near you.
Tel: 0808 808 7777 | Mondays and Tuesdays from 10am to 4pm
Northern Ireland tel: 028 9043 9843
Email: [email protected]
If you are experiencing difficulties, please contact the Friends, Families and Travellers helpline on 01273 234 777. We are open Monday to Friday, 10am to 4.30pm excluding bank holidays.
Correct as of August 2024.
