Carers First
Carers First provide the below support to carers aged 18+:
- Information, advice and wellbeing support
- Carer support groups
- Workshops and training
- Support to access and prepare for a Carer’s Assessment
- The Carers Discount Card for discounts in local shops and leisure centres
- Carer’s Emergency Card and support to complete a “what if…” plan
- Regular e-news and what’s on guides full of information about events coming up and the services different partner and local organizations can offer
- Support planning including signposting and referral to a range of local services such as benefits advice, counselling and health condition specific organisations
Eligibility
Inclusion
- Aged 18+
- Providing unpaid care to an adult (excluding any welfare benefits)
Exclusion
- Aged under 18