There is a wealth of information on the NHS website about carers and caring. Below are some links into the site that we hope you will find useful:
- A guide to care and support
Introduction to care and support – Social care and support guide - Caring for someone
Practical tips if you care for someone – Social care and support guide - Care after hospital
Care after a hospital stay – Social care and support guide - Taking a break
Carers’ breaks and respite care – Social care and support guide - Support and benefits for carers
Support and benefits for carers – Social care and support guide - Work and Disability
Work and disability – Social care and support guide - Being a Young carer
Support and benefits for carers – Social care and support guide
Finance and Law
Help claiming benefits, looking after your bank balance and understanding the legal issues of caring
- Benefits for carers – Social care and support guide
- Benefits if you’re under State Pension age – Social care and support guide
- Benefits if you’re over State Pension age – Social care and support guide
- Carer’s assessments – Social care and support guide
- Other benefits: Money, work, benefits and social care – Social care and support guide