Cost of Living and Welfare Support

Carers

Caring for a loved one can be rewarding, but it can also be emotionally and physically demanding. Whether you look after a partner, child, parent, neighbour, or friend, you are a carer and you can get help.

Some examples of what it means to be a carer include providing unpaid support to someone who could not manage without your help. Carers can be any age, with additional support available for young carers.

Someone could need a Carer for a number of reasons, which could include:

Illness or disability
Mental health conditions
Learning disabilities
Dementia
Addiction or long-term conditions
Age-related needs

You do not need to live with the person or provide care full-time to be recognised as a carer.

As a carer, you have a legal right to aCarers Assessment, even if the person you care for does not receive support themselves.

You may also be entitled to additional financial support, depending on your circumstances. Visit theGovernment Help for Carers webpage.

More information can be found from the following services:

Carers Matter Norfolk - Support, advice and education
Young Carers Matter - Supporting young carers and families
Carers Voice - An independent charity representing Carers in Norfolk and Waveney
Carers Handbook - Information for Carers to help in their caring role
Caring Together - Supporting unpaid carers of all ages