Carers Direct

Are You a Carer?

Let us know if you are a carer, and we may be able to assist you. Visit the NHS carers direct website for comprehensive information about carers and caring. Below are some useful links:

Carers Resources

• A guide to care and support

  A guide to care and support, including information for carers and individuals with care & support needs.

• Caring for someone

  Advice on providing care, managing medications, and more.

• Care after hospital

  Providing support and care for people who have been recently discharged from the hospital.

• Taking a break

  Caring for someone can be a full-time job. Learn about accessing breaks and respite care to take care of yourself as a carer.

• Support and benefits for carers

  Caring for someone can be a full-time job – find out about available support and benefits for carers.

• Work and Disability
  

          Guidance, support and assistance with employment issues.

• Being a Young carer

          Advice for carers aged 18 or under and their entitlement to support.

• Dementia Support Groups For Carers 

          Providing advice for those who care for someone who suffers from dementia and              how to manage the stress.

Contact Carers Direct

Telephone

You can call carers direct on: 0808 802 0202.

Helpline Information

Visit the Carers Direct Helpline website.

Email

Reach them at: CarersDirect@nhschoices.nhs.uk.

Office Hours

Lines are open and available to talk from 8am to 9pm Monday to Friday and 11am to 4pm at weekends. Calls are free from UK landlines.

Finance and Law

Carers direct provide assistance in claiming benefits, managing your finances and understanding the legal aspects of caring.

• Benefits for carers

  Find information about benefits available to support carers in their caring role.

• Benefits for the under-65s

  Learn how to help the person you care for access the benefits they are entitled to.

  Benefits for the over-65s

  Find information on financial support for older individuals with a disability or illness.

• Carer’s Assessment

  Understand how your benefits may be affected after the death of the person you care for and what happens to their benefits.

• Other benefits

  Discover a variety of benefits unrelated to a disability or caring that carers and the individuals they care for may be eligible for.

If you have any questions about our carers resources or the services provided by Carers Direct, please contact The Brooke Surgery where we can provide extra support and advice.