Carers Support

If you help look after a relative, friend or neighbour and are not employed to do so, then you qualify as a carer. Carer's make a vital contribution by giving their time and energy to caring for a relative, friend or neighbour. Many people with care and support needs rely on the person caring for them to help keep them independent in their own homes for as long as possible.

You may be caring for the person in a home, or their home for a few hours a week, or you offer support every day. However much you care about the person you are looking after, it is important that you look after yourself too. There are likely to be times when you need a break or need some additional help and support from elsewhere to reduce the strain on you. The council can offer a number of services to help support you in your caring role. 

There are a range of support services available to you as a carer. These include

• A Carer's Assessment
• Benefits and tax credits
• Financial Support
• Carer Support Groups
• Carer's Emergency Card

Please visit the Carer's Centre website using the link below, here you can find more information on what is able.

Alternatively, please call 01744 676767 to speak to a member of the Contact Cares Team who will be able to advise you further and and arrange an assessment for you.