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Who is considered a carer?
NHS England defines a carer as;
“Anyone, including children and adults, who looks after a family member, partner or friend who needs help because of their illness, frailty, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction and cannot cope without their support. The care they give is unpaid."
Am I eligible for further support?
You maybe eligible for financial support in the form of Carer’s Allowance or Carer’s Credit.
Are you a carer?
If you are a carer, please let us know, and let us know who you care for.
We will then be able to keep your records up to date, and provide you with further advice and information relevant to you.
We also run a Carers Coffee Morning on the first Monday of every month between 10.30am and 12 noon. Why not pop in for a chat with other carers or speak to Carers Count who will also be there to provide any advice or information that you may need? Refreshments are provided.
Local Support
Gloucestershire Carers Hub
Provides a person-centred approach to carers who register or are referred.
Gloucestershire Young Carers
Empowering young carers to find support, connection, and a voice of their own
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.
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.