Are you a carer?
If you are, please let us know and we may be able to help you.
A guide to care and support – Information for carers and people who have care and support needs.
Caring for someone – Advice on providing care, medicines etc.
Care after hospital – Providing care for people who have been recently discharged from hospital.
Taking a break – 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.
Support and benefits for carers – Caring for someone can be a full-time job – find out about accessing breaks and respite care.
Work and disability – Guidance, support and help with employment issues.
Being a young carer – Advice for carers 18 or under and their entitlement to support.
Finance and Law
Help claiming benefits, looking after your bank balance and understanding the legal issues of caring.
Benefits for the under 65s – Advice and information on helping the person you look after get the benefits that they are entitled to.
Benefits for the over 65s – Advice and information on financial support for older people with a disability or illness.
Carer’s assessment – How your benefits maybe affected after the death of the person you look after and what happens to their benefits.
Other benefits – Advice for carers and the people they are looking after on claiming a whole host of other benefits unrelated to their disability or caring.Additional Help
Carers UK
They’re here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don’t have to care alone.
Phone
0808 808 7777
Website
Carers UK
Email
info@carersuk.orgSocial care and support guide
If you or someone you know needs help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability, this guide explains your options and where you can get support.
Website
NHS: Social care and support guideRegister as a Carer
It is important that we know if you are a carer so that we can make sure you receive information, services and the help that is available.
If you are a carer, please complete a carer registration form (either by printing it or requesting a hard copy from any of our branches) and return it to us so that we may update your records.Age UK Norwich
Age UK Norwich trained advisors offer free information and advice to older people and their families. Age UK Norwich volunteer befrienders visit lonely older people in the community who have no one to talk to.
Phone
01603 496333
Website
www.ageuk.org.uk
Email
enquiries@ageuknorwich.org.ukCarers Matter Norfolk
Drawing on the expertise and experience of Carers Matter Norfolk teams, they seek to offer services which are tailored to meet what matters to you as a carer. You can access support online, on the telephone or in person.
Phone
0800 083 1148
Website
www.carersmatternorfolk.org.uk
Email
info@carersmatternorfolk.org.ukChill4us Carers
Chill4us Carers is the social network community for family carers and is about, information, humour, fantasy and fun, chat with carers and finding help when the caring ends.
Phone
01603 340193
Website
www.chill4uscarers.co.uk
Email
support@chill4us.comCarers Direct
If you care for someone else.
Phone
0300 123 1053
Get help by email
Ask your question using webchat
Helpline and webchat open: Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm and weekends, 11am to 4pm. Ask if you need a translator.