Support for carers

Find out if you're a carer and what support you can get as an adult who looks after another adult

Find out about benefits, allowances and help from the Council if you're an unpaid carer

Get urgent help from the Council, or find out how to create an emergency care plan

Get support if you're a parent or guardian looking after a child with disabilities or a long term health condition

Find out about your rights at work, taking time off and protection against discrimination if you look after someone

Get information about mental wellbeing, local support groups for carers, and taking a break if you look after someone

Find out about making decisions on another adult's behalf if they're unable to communicate decisions themselves

If you're under 18 and look after someone, find out what help is available