Adult Carers
Am I an Adult or Older Carer?
If you are an adult (over 18) looking after an ill, frail or disabled family member, partner or friend over the age of 18, then you are an adult carer. If you are an adult (over 65) looking after an ill, frail or disabled family member, partner or friend over the age of 18, then you are an older carer.
The person you look after may be elderly, have a physical or mental health condition, a learning disability or a drug or alcohol dependency (diagnosed or undiagnosed).




What we offer
Once registered with our Adult/Older carer services, you can access:
- Carers support line
- 1:1 support
- Benefits advice
- Access to breaks and complementary therapies, training sessions and self-help groups
- Volunteer qualified Counsellor (small donation asked)
- Bereavement support following the death of your dependant.
- Emergency Card scheme
When we receive an Adult/Older/Parent Carer referral, our Adult and Parent Carer Support teams will contact the carer to complete a short registration and assessment process, discuss their caring role and the services that can offer support and assistance.