If you are looking after a family member, friend, loved one or neighbour, your role is vital, and we are committed to supporting unpaid carers and helping you look after your own health and wellbeing. If you are a carer, please let us know – we can:
- Add you to our Carers Register, so we can better support your needs.
- Offer you a free annual health check.
- Provide access to local support services and advice.
Please see links below for some services that contain useful resources and have a variety of services, information and guidance on offer.
Carers – Essex Wellbeing Service
Action for Family Carers | Supporting Carers Across Essex
NHS Links
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.
- A guide to care and support – Information for carers and people who have care & 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 – find out about accessing breaks and respite care.
- 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.