There’s a wide range of support available, including benefits available to carers and those they provide care for.
The benefits system can be complicated and you may need help making a claim. As well as practical advice, you may also benefit from emotional support from people who understand what being a carer involves.
These resources provide free, reliable information, advice and support.
Carers Trust
Information and support for carers.
Carers UK
Independent information and support for carers.
Helpline: 0808 808 7777
Email: advice@carersuk.org
Choice and medication
An information resource for patients and carers covering commonly prescribed mental health medications.
Citizens Advice
Advice on legal issues, money, and other problems.
NHS Carers Direct
Information from the NHS on support available to carers.
Rethink Mental Illness
Information for carers including a carer’s assessment pack, message board, and sibling support network.
Advice service freephone 0808 801 0525
Turn2Us
Information for carers from a national charity that helps people in financial hardship gain access to welfare benefits, charitable grants, and support services.
Samaritans
24-hour emotional support for anyone struggling to cope.
24-hour helpline: 116 123 (freephone)
Email:jo@samaritans.org