Information & Advice

Advice and support for your caring role

Being a carer can feel overwhelming, and it’s not always clear what support is available.
We’re here to provide clear, practical information and advice to help you understand your options and feel more confident in your caring role.

Our team can support you with any questions you have and help you access the right services at the right time.

What do you need help with?

Choose a topic below to find the information and support you need.

Support with benefits and financial help

Find information on benefits, grants and financial support available to carers, including help to understand what you may be entitled to.

You may be able to access:
  • Carer’s Allowance
  • Carer’s Allowance Supplement
  • Attendance Allowance
  • Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
  • Universal Credit
Additional support:
  • Grants and funding
  • Help with energy and living costs
  • Money and budgeting advice

Our team can help you understand what support is right for you.

Understanding your rights and support

As a carer, you have rights to support. Understanding these can help you access the help you need and ensure your voice is heard.
Your rights include:
  • The right to a Carer’s Assessment
  • Being involved in decisions about care
  • Access to information and support services
  • Support to help you continue in your caring role
We can support you with:
  • Understanding your rights
  • Support through assessments
  • Advocacy and speaking up for your needs
  • Accessing local services
We’re here to help you feel confident and supported in your role.

Looking after your wellbeing

Caring can take a toll on your physical and emotional wellbeing. It’s important to take time to look after yourself.
Support available includes:
  • Emotional one-to-one support
  • Peer support groups
  • Wellbeing activities and workshops
  • Stress management and relaxation
You can also access:
  • Information on maintaining your health
  • Opportunities to connect with other carers
  • Support to reduce stress and isolation
Looking after yourself can make a positive difference to your caring role.

Taking time away from caring

Taking a break from caring is important for your wellbeing. There are options available to help you take time for yourself.
This may include:
  • Short breaks from caring
  • Time to Live Fund
  • Access to respite services
We can help you with:
  • Finding suitable break options
  • Applying for funding
  • Planning time away from your caring role
We can support you in finding the right balance.

Support for young carers

We provide dedicated support for young carers to help them balance caring with school, social life and wellbeing.
Support includes:
  • One-to-one support
  • Group activities and trips
  • Help with school and education
  • A safe space to talk and connect
We also provide:
  • Opportunities to meet other young carers
  • Support to build confidence and skills
  • Activities to take a break from caring

We’re here to support young carers and help them feel less alone.

Benefits & Financial Support

Support with benefits and financial help

Find information on benefits, grants and financial support available to carers, including help to understand what you may be entitled to.

You may be able to access:
  • Carer’s Allowance
  • Carer’s Allowance Supplement
  • Attendance Allowance
  • Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
  • Universal Credit
Additional support:
  • Grants and funding
  • Help with energy and living costs
  • Money and budgeting advice

Our team can help you understand what support is right for you.

Your Rights as a Carer

Understanding your rights and support

As a carer, you have rights to support. Understanding these can help you access the help you need and ensure your voice is heard.

Your rights include:
  • The right to a Carer’s Assessment
  • Being involved in decisions about care
  • Access to information and support services
  • Support to help you continue in your caring role
We can support you with:
  • Understanding your rights
  • Support through assessments
  • Advocacy and speaking up for your needs
  • Accessing local services

We’re here to help you feel confident and supported in your role.

Health & Wellbeing

Looking after your wellbeing

Caring can take a toll on your physical and emotional wellbeing. It’s important to take time to look after yourself.
Support available includes:
  • Emotional one-to-one support
  • Peer support groups
  • Wellbeing activities and workshops
  • Stress management and relaxation
You can also access:
  • Information on maintaining your health
  • Opportunities to connect with other carers
  • Support to reduce stress and isolation
Looking after yourself can make a positive difference to your caring role.
Breaks & Respite

Taking time away from caring

Taking a break from caring is important for your wellbeing. There are options available to help you take time for yourself.
This may include:
  • Short breaks from caring
  • Time to Live Fund
  • Access to respite services
We can help you with:
  • Finding suitable break options
  • Applying for funding
  • Planning time away from your caring role

We can support you in finding the right balance.

Young Carers

Support for young carers

We provide dedicated support for young carers to help them balance caring with school, social life and wellbeing.

Support includes:
  • One-to-one support
  • Group activities and trips
  • Help with school and education
  • A safe space to talk and connect
We also provide:
  • Opportunities to meet other young carers
  • Support to build confidence and skills
  • Activities to take a break from caring

We’re here to support young carers and help them feel less alone.