Carer Direct

Carer Direct

Are You a Carer?

If you are please let us know – we may be able to help you

There is a wealth of information on NHS Choices about carers and caring. Below are some links into the site that we hope you will find useful.

  • Caring for a parent: Watch this video on: caring for a parent at home
  • Telling people: Caring responsibilities can make it difficult to maintain friendships or develop new ones. Telling your friends you’re a carer is important so they understand and can support you.
  • Taking a break: Caring for someone can be a full-time job, but it’s essential that you take time out for yourself too. Read our guide to accessing breaks and respite.
  • Housing and carers: Do you know your tenancy rights as a carer? Are you aware of all your care at home options? Do you need tips on moving someone around the home?

Contact Carers Direct

Telephone
0808 802 0202


Helpline Information
http://www.nhs.uk/carersdirect/carerslives/updates/pages/carersdirecthelpline.aspx

Email
CarersDirect@nhschoices.nhs.uk

Office Hours
Lines are open 8 AM to 9 PM Monday to Friday, 11 AM to 4 PM at weekends. Calls are free from UK landlines.

Finance and Law

  • Help claiming benefits, looking after your bank balance and understanding the legal issues of caring.
  • Benefits for carers
    Directing carers to the benefits that can help them in their caring role
  • Benefits for the person you care for
    Advice and information on helping the person you look after get the benefits that they are entitled to
  • Death and benefits
    How your benefits maybe affected after the death of the person you look after and what happens to their benefits
  • Managing someone’s legal affairs
    Advice for when carers find they have to take over the legal affairs of the person they are looking after
  • Other benefits
    Advice for carers and the people they are looking after on claiming a whole host of other benefits unrelated to their disability or caring
  • Personal and household finance
    Advice on keeping a tight rein on household and personal finance for carers
  • Social fund
  • Tax credits
    Information on claiming tax credits and whether you might be eligible
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