Care, Carers and Support

Being or having a carer

If you care for a partner, relative, friend or neighbour, or if someone cares for you, we want to know. Please speak to the receptionist or ask to speak to our carer's champion, Sue Bostwick.

Useful information for Carers or being cared for

Information from the NHS website

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There is a wealth of information on the NHS website about carers and caring. Below are some links into the site that we hope you will find useful.

Caring responsibilities can make it difficult to maintain friendships or develop new ones. Telling your friends you're a carer is important so they understand and can support you.

• 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.
• Housing and carers
  Do you know your tenancy rights as a carer? Are you aware of all your care at home options? Do you need tips on moving someone around the home?

Carers Direct

Telephone: 0808 802 0202

Email: CarersDirect@nhschoices.nhs.uk

Office Hours

Lines are open 8am to 9pm Monday to Friday,
11am to 4pm at weekends.
Calls are free from UK landlines.

Finance and Legal

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 for the person you care for
  Advice and information on helping the person you look after get the benefits that they are entitled to
• Death Benefits
  How your benefits maybe affected after the death of the person you look after and what happens to their benefits
• Personal and household finance
  Advice on keeping a tight rein on household and personal finance for carers
• Social Fund
• Tax Credits
  Information on claiming tax credits and whether you might be eligible

Social Services

For adult health and social care in Kirklees, contact Gateway to care.