Are You a Carer?
If you are please let us know by completing the form below – we may be able to help you
Let us know you’re a carer
It is important that we know if you are a carer so that we can make sure you receive information, services and the help that is available. If you are a carer please complete this form.
There is a wealth of information on the NHS website about carers and caring. Below are some links into the site that we hope you will find useful.
- A guide to care and support
Information for carers and people who have care & support needs. - Caring for someone
Advice on providing care, medicines etc. - Care after hospital
Providing care for people who have been recently discharged from hospital. - Taking a break
Caring for someone can be a full-time job – find out about accessing breaks and respite care. - Support and benefits for carers
Caring for someone can be a full-time job – find out about accessing breaks and respite care. - Work and Disability
Guidance, support and help with employment issues. - Being a Young carer
Advice for carers 18 or under and their entitlement to support
Contact Carers Direct
Carers can get information, advice and support by contacting the Carers Hub on 0808 802 1777, lines are open Monday to Friday 9am until 5pm or message via Text or WhatsApp on 07814678460.
You can also make contact using the following methods:
Website: https://carershub.carersfederation.co.uk/
Email: carershubinfo@carersfederation.co.uk
Information and support for Carers provided byNottingham City Councilcan be found at:
https://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/information-for-residents/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/support-if-you-care-or-look-after-someone/ or by contacting the Customer Service Centre on 0300 131 0300.
Finance and Law
Help claiming benefits, looking after your bank balance and understanding the legal issues of caring.
- Benefits for carers
Directing carers to the benefits that can help them in their caring role - Benefits for the under-65s
Advice and information on helping the person you look after get the benefits that they are entitled to. - Benefits for the over-65s
Advice and information on financial support for older people with a disability or illness. - Carer’s Assement
How your benefits maybe affected after the death of the person you look after and what happens to their benefits - Other 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