Are you a carer?
If you are, please complete a register a carer form and we may be able to help you.
There is a wealth of information on the NHS website about carers and caring.
NHS: Introduction to care and support – information for carers and people who have care and support needs.
NHS: Practical tips if you care for someone – advice on providing care, medicines etc.
NHS: Care after a hospital stay – providing care for people who have been recently discharged from hospital.
NHS: Carers breaks and respite care – caring for someone can be a full-time job – find out about accessing breaks and respite care.
NHS: Support and benefits for carers – caring for someone can be a full time job, find out about accessing breaks and respite care.
NHS: Work and disability – guidance, support and help with employment issues.
NHS: Support and benefit for young carers – advice for carers 18 or under and their entitlement to supportFinance and law
Help claiming benefits, looking after your bank balance and understanding the legal issues of caring.
NHS: Carers benefits – directing carers to the benefits that can help them in their caring role.
NHS: Benefits for the under 65s – advice and information on helping the person you look after get the benefits that they are entitled to.
NHS: Benefits for the over 65s – advice and information on financial support for older people with a disability or illness.
NHS: Carer’s assessment – how your benefits maybe affected after the death of the person you look after and what happens to their benefits.
NHS: Money, work and benefits – advice for carers and the people they are looking after on claiming a whole host of other benefits unrelated to their disability or caring.
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 guideCarers Matter Norfolk
Drawing on the expertise and experience of their teams, they seek to offer services which are tailored to meet what matters to you as a carer. You can access support online, on the telephone or in person.
Phone
0800 083 1148
Website
www.carersmatternorfolk.org.uk
Email
info@carersmatternorfolk.org.ukWest Norfolk Carers
West Norfolk Carers help give unpaid carers of all ages, relief from their overwhelming feelings of loneliness, responsibility and helplessness by providing professional support and advice to help overcome the emotional, financial and physical challenges presented by their caring role.
Phone
01553 768155
Website
www.westnorfolkcarers.org.uk
Email
info@westnorfolkcarers.org.uk