Are You a Carer?

If you are please let us know - we may be able to help you.

Local Support

Carers Northumberland

If you care for someone who is ill or disabled, you are a Carer, and Carers Northumberland can help you. They offer free support for carers of all ages, including those caring for someone with dementia, disabilities, serious illness, or mental health conditions. Their services include:

  • Information and advice on benefits and caring issues
  • Respite care options
  • Training for carers
  • An In Case of Emergency (ICE) service
  • Confidential support and advice for working carers
  • A Young Carer service for children and teens
  • An online community to connect with other carers.

Visit the Carers Northumberland website

National Support

Carers UK

Caring will affect us all at some point in our lives. With your help, they can be there for the 6,000 people who start looking after someone each day.

Visit the Carers UK website

Carers Trust

Carers Trust is a major charity for, with and about carers. They work to improve support, services and recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or addiction problems. Their vision is that unpaid carers count and can access the help they need to live their lives.

Visit the Carers Trust website