Carers Direct

Definition of a Carer:

Anyone who cares, unpaid, for a friend or family member who due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction cannot cope without their support.

Adult/Young Carer – An adult who provides or intends to provide care for another adult (adult needing care).

Young Carer – a person under 18 who provides or intends to provide care for another person.

If you are a carer, please let us know so we can make a note of it on your medical record.

Contact Carers Support

Visit the website- Lincolnshire | Carers First

Telephone them at- 01522 782224

Caring for someone can be a full-time job, but it’s essential that you take time out for yourself too. Read our guide to accessing breaks and respite.

Additional In Information

There is a wealth of information on Support for Carer’s. Below are some links into the site that we hope you will find useful.

• Help for young carers

  Are you a young carer? If so, here is some useful information and links

• Carers’ breaks and respite care

  Sometimes it is ok to take a break while knowing the person you care for is looked after

• Practical tips if you care for someone

  Here are some practical tips to help you when caring for someone.

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 if you’re under State Pension age 

  You can get a range of benefits if you are between 16 and state pension age and you have an illness or disability

• Benefits if you’re over State Pension age

  You can get a range of benefits if you are over the state pension age and you have an illness or disability.

• Carer’s assessments

  If you care for someone, you can have an assessment to see what might help make your life easier.

• Personal budgets and direct payments – Social care and support guide

  Advice on keeping a tight rein on household and personal finance

• Carer’s Credit: Overview

  Information on Care’s Credits