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Online Support for Unpaid Carers

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Carer's assessments

We explain everything you need to know about free carer's assessments conducted by the local authority.

Everyday tasks

We provide advice if you support someone with everyday tasks including household chores and getting out and about.

Financial support

You might be surprised how much financial support is out there for carers including benefits, grants and discounts.

Legal matters

We cover a range of legal matters you may come across as a carer, from setting up a power of attorney to dealing with abuse.

Looking after yourself

As a carer, you may struggle to find the time to look after yourself too. We provide some tips to help you make it a priority.

Planning ahead

It is vital that you plan ahead as a carer, including what would happen in an emergency and future care planning.

You may be entitled to lots of support from the local authority. We discuss how you can access this help.

You may be entitled to lots of support from the local authority. We discuss how you can access this help.

We explain everything you need to know about combining the world of work with being a carer.

We explain everything you need to know about combining the world of work with being a carer.

Young carers

Being a young carer can be challenging but there is a lot of support out there for you. We discuss all the help you can get.

Virtual Wellbeing Programme

As a carer it important to look after yourself, and this programme will give you the opportunity to meet with other carers to identify steps you can take to improve your wellbeing.