Advice & Support for Carers

Definition of ‘carer’
A carer is someone who looks after and supports a friend, relative or neighbour who could not manage without their help. This could be due to age, physical or mental illness or disability.
It does not mean a professional care-worker or personal assistant who gets paid for their work.

Financial support for carers and those you carer for
If you care for someone, there is a range of financial benefits available to you and also to the person you care for. Do not be afraid to ask for help and claim what you are entitled to.

Carer's assessments
If you provide care for someone aged 18 or over, your local social services should carry out an assessment to see if you are entitled to any services that could make caring easier for you. A carer's assessment is about your needs as a carer.

Example of help available
1. Help with household tasks
2. Help with caring tasks during the day and night
3. Respite care
4. Activities for the ‘cared-for’ person
5. Benefits advice
6. Contact details for Chiropodist, Community Dentist, Health Visitor or Optician

Useful Contacts:

District Nurses - 029 2044 4501

Macmillan Nurse – Please discuss with GP or Practice Nurse

Cardiff City County Council – Social Services - 029 2053 6444 - Website: http://www.cardiff.gov.uk (external link)

Direct Gov Carers Allowance - 01253 85 61 23 - Website: www.direct.gov.uk/en/CaringForSomeone (external link)

Carer’s UK - 0808 808 7777 - Website: www.carersuk.org (external link)

The Princess Royal Trust for Carers- 02920 221788 - Websites: www.carers.org (external link) or www.youngcarers.net (external link)

Contact a Family – For families with disabled children - 0808 808 3555 - Website: www.cafamily.org.uk (external link)

Carer’s Direct (by NHS Choices) - 0808 802 0202 - Website: www.nhs.uk/carersdirect (external link)

Alzheimers Society - 020 7423 3500 – Website: www.alzheimers.org.uk (external link)

Age UK - 029 20431555 – Website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/ (external link)

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