Carers

A carer spends a significant proportion of their life providing unpaid support to family or friends. This could be caring for a relative, partner or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or substance misuse problems.

Carer's assessment

If you care for someone then a Carer's assessment can find out what help you and the person who you care for may need.

Support for Carers

There are projects and organisations providing support to carers across the county.

Breaks for Carers

If you are a Carer then there is support available to help you take a break

Other areas of interest

• Nationally

  Details of national organisations and events for Carers.

• Carers and Legislation

  Carers Services and Recognition Act (1995), Carers and Disabled Children’s Act (2000), Carers (Equal Opportunities) Act (2004)

• Partners and providers

  Information for partners and providers.

• Young carers

  Dedicated website for young carers in Lancashire