Caring can be a lonely but rewarding endeavour. It’s a lot of responsibility, bringing with it added pressures. While it sometimes leaves you with less time for yourself, it can also teach you a lot about your strengths.
It’s challenging to know who to ask for advice, and where to get the assistance you need. In this section, we have guides on all aspects of caring. You’ll find advice about our practical, financial and emotional support for carers and the people they care for.
Whatever your situation is, we're here to support you, for as long as you need us to.
we can support you with
- advice about carer and disability benefits, council tax discounts and reductions
- choosing residential care and care at home
- guidance about care funded by your local authority and the NHS
- emotional support through professional counselling
- possible contribution towards residential care third-party top-up fees
- financial support for the cost of occupational therapy assessments
- possible donations for aids, adaptations and other equipment
- financial help with expenses or items you might struggle to afford
- resolving problems and disputes with the Department for Work and Pensions, local authority or hospital
- accessing services from our partners at Dementia UK and the National Autistic Society
Our carer support officers can provide a listening, non-judgemental ear for anyone who wishes to talk about anything care-related. You can click on the button below to talk to one of our team.