Help and Advice for carers | Caring Together

Advice for carers

At Caring Together we can give you advice and support with your role in helping to look after someone.

We believe no unpaid carer should be in crisis, isolated or struggling alone.

You can easily let us know about your situation, just click here to fill in a simple form, and we can then get in touch with you, to help you get the support you need.

If you are a professional you can also refer someone who is looking after a family member by clicking here to fill in our simple referral form.

You can see details of the support we have available for unpaid carers. And see below for advice on some of the main topics people caring for someone want to know about.

Carers’ rights

Financial support

Carer Money Matters

Managing energy costs and keeping warm

Carer’s assessment

As a carer you are entitled to a carer’s assessment.

Money and benefits

Carer’s Allowance

Carer’s Allowance is paid to help you look after someone with substantial care needs. We are here to answer any questions you might have around Carer’s Allowance.

Care Act

In April 2015, the Care Act 2014 came into effect. The Act brings with it significant improvements for unpaid family carers, whose role in society is becoming more widely recognised.