Carers UK
They’re here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don’t have to care alone.
Phone
0808 808 7777
Website
Carers UK
Email
info@carersuk.orgSocial care and support guide
If you or someone you know needs help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability, this guide explains your options and where you can get support.
Website
NHS: Social care and support guideAre You A Carer?
If you are a carer, please let us know. We may be able to help you.
Register a carer formCaring For Someone
Advice on providing care, medicines etc.
Website
www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/practical-tips-if-you-care-for-someone/Care After Hospital
Providing care for people who have been recently discharged from hospital.
Website
www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/care-after-a-hospital-stay/Taking A Break
Caring for someone can be a full-time job – find out about accessing breaks and respite care.
Website
www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/support-and-benefits-for-carers/carer-breaks-and-respite-care/Support and Benefits
Caring for someone can be a full-time job – find out about accessing breaks and respite care.
Website
www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/support-and-benefits-for-carers/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 under-65s
Advice and information on helping the person you look after get the benefits that they are entitled to.
Benefits for the over-65s
Advice and information on financial support for older people with a disability or illness.
Carer’s Assessment
How your benefits maybe affected after the death of the person you look after and what happens to their benefits
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 caringCheshire Young Carers
Young carers are defined as a child aged between 6 to 18 who cares for a family member they live with.
Cheshire Young Carers helps to give them a childhood.
Website
www.cheshireyoungcarers.orgCrossroads Together
Crossroads Together provide professional support to carers and those with care needs.
Website
www.crossroadstogether.org.uk
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Page published: 9 May 2023
Last updated: 4 February 2025