Carers
Direct payments for carers
Cash payments made directly to you based on assessment
Carer's assessment
Informal discussion to see what benefits and support you are entitled to
Carer's allowance
Financial benefit to help you look after someone
Young adult carers
Support for those aged 16 to 25 years who care for someone
Emergency help for carers
Urgent support for yourself or the person you care for
Short breaks for carers
Time off for carers and the person they care for
Training events and activities for carers
A range of different training and social opportunities for carers
Support in the workplace for carers
Help for carers who also need paid employment
Young carers
Help for young carers who look after someone in their family home