Information and support for carers in England

Looking after someone?

A guide with tips, advice and support for unpaid carers

Caring for a family member or someone else close to you?

What does it cover?

The Carers UK Looking after someone guide is divided into the following sections: getting help and support, your finances and your work.

The guide features:

  • A carer’s guide: an illustrated introduction to the challenges of caring, from making difficult decisions to looking after your health and wellbeing.
  • Benefits: an overview of which benefits you or the person you care for may be entitled to and information about how to get a benefits check.
  • Other financial help: including help with council tax, fuel costs, pensions and health costs.
  • Practical help: including community care assessment, arranging a carer’s assessment and direct payments.
  • Technology: information about health and care technology that could make life easier for you and those you care for.
  • Your workplace: your rights at work, from flexible working and parental leave to protection from discrimination.
  • Other help: how to find other help nationally and in your local community.

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