If you're a carer, a carer's assessment is a chance to discuss your needs with your local council. The assessment is free and your local council will use it to decide what support to give you. Don't be put off by the word 'assessment'. It is not a test about how good...

Many carers juggle paid work alongside unpaid caring. Find out about support for carers, flexible working, finding work, getting work experience, applications and interviews, and benefits you can claim if you are working or looking for work. If you are a carer and...

Finding time now to sort out your legal and financial affairs, and those of the person you care for, can make financial and legal issues a lot easier to manage in the future. You, and the person you care for, may want to write a will to make sure you have your say...

Find out about initiatives making it easier for schools to support young carers. Young Carers in Schools is a free initiative making it easy for schools to support young carers. Young Carers Awareness Day raises awareness of the challenges faced by young carers and...

There are lots of organisations that can help you if you are a young carer or young adult carer. Find young carer services near you Carers Trust's local Network Partners are carer services in England, Scotland and Wales, offering information, advice, practical support...

Whether you are doing some shopping, going to a hospital appointment or having a day out there is lots of support to help you, and the person you care for, get about. There are national schemes that can help with: Accessible toilets Parking (Blue Badge Parking Scheme)...

Get information about managing the changes to your life when your caring role comes to an end. Caring for someone who is in a care home Find out more about caring for someone who is in a care home. Coping with grief when the person you care for dies We have...

You might find that special equipment and adaptations to your home can help you and the person you care for with day-to-day tasks. You might want to: Make adaptions to the home (such as installing grab rails, ramps or a creating a wet room). Buy equipment and aids....

You may find that looking after someone can put a strain on your relationships with the people who are important to you, whether that's a partner, family, friends or somebody else. There are organisations which can provide support and advice to help you manage your...

If you're a carer and feeling lonely, find out about support you can get to help you tackle loneliness. For more information go to: https://carers.org/health-and-wellbeing/tackling-loneliness

If you, or the person you care for, need extra help to pay for something there are many grants, funds, and charities that may be able to help. You can search online for grants and other financial help: If you are a carer you may be able to receive a Carers Fund grant...

You may be able to claim Carer's Allowance if you spend at least 35 hours a week caring. You could get Carer's Allowance if you care for someone at least 35 hours a week and they get certain benefits. You don’t have to be related to, or live with, the person you care...