Useful links
Explore useful links for carers that provide support, rights information, and resources for balancing care and personal life.
For Young Carers
Young Carers Support
Some children and young people help look after someone at home because of illness, disability, mental health needs, addiction, or age.
For Young Carers
Who to Talk To
Many carers try to manage everything on their own, but talking to someone can make a huge difference.
For Young Carers
School and Wellbeing Support
Caring responsibilities can sometimes affect attendance, homework, concentration, friendships, or emotional wellbeing. Schools and colleges have a responsibility to support young carers and help them succeed.
For Young Adult Carers
Young Adult Carers Support
Young adult carers often face unique challenges as they move into further education, employment, independent living, and adulthood while continuing to provide care for someone close to them.
For Young Adult Carers
Education and Employment Support
Being a carer should not prevent you from achieving your education, training, or career ambitions.
For Parent Carers
Parent Carer Support
Parent carers provide ongoing care and support for a child or young person with additional needs, disabilities, long-term health conditions, or complex needs.
For Parent Carers
Education and EHCP Guidance
An Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) is a legal document that describes a child or young person’s educational, health, and social care needs and the support required to meet those needs.
For Older Carers
Older Carers Support
Parent carers provide ongoing care and support for a child or young person with additional needs, disabilities, long-term health conditions, or complex needs.
For Older Carers
Care Technology and Practical Help
Technology can help carers support loved ones while reducing stress and improving safety.
For Multiple Role Carers
Support for Multiple Caring Roles
Parent carers provide ongoing care and support for a child or young person with additional needs, disabilities, long-term health conditions, or complex needs.
For All Carers
Carer's Assessment Information
A carer’s assessment is an opportunity to discuss how caring affects your life and identify what support may help you maintain your wellbeing.
For All Carers
Financial and Practical Support
Caring for someone can affect your finances as well as your time and wellbeing. You may have extra costs, reduced working hours, or have had to leave work altogether.
For All Carers
Health and Wellbeing Support
Respite means taking a break from your caring role. Breaks can be short or extended, planned or emergency-based.