Carers information
A carer looks after a family member, friend, partner or neighbour who needs support due to illness, disability or old age. The help carers give is unpaid, though you may still receive Carer’s Allowance or other benefits. You do not have to care full time to receive Carer’s Allowance or live with the person you care for to be a carer.
I don’t live in the same borough/county as the person I care for – where do I go for help?
It is the duty of the local authority (council) where the person you care for lives to assess their care and support needs and your needs as a carer. For example, if the person you care for lives in Sutton, the London Borough of Sutton would be responsible for assessing their support needs and offering you a Carer’s Assessment.
What is Carer's Allowance and how do I claim it?
Where could I receive more details on Carer Support?
Here are some local resources which may help you:
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Adult Health & Community Services Directorate of Warwickshire County Council (first point of contact for a Carers Assessment).
Tel 01926 410410 -
Carers Trust Heart of England
Tel 02476 101040 or www.carerstrusthofe.org.uk -
Carers UK
Tel 0808 808 777 or www.carersuk.org -
NHS Carers Direct
Tel 0808 802 0202 or www.NHS.uk/carersdirect
Other Links
What is Warwickshire Carer Wellbeing Service?
Warwickshire County Council commissions a Warwickshire Carer Wellbeing Service that is delivered close to and within communities ensuring the support offered is tailored to local needs, builds upon local assets, and is integrated with local health and community services. The service is provided by Carers Trust Heart of England.
If you are a carer you can contact the service by calling 024 7610 1040 – Option 4;
