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?

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.

• 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