Telephone Support and Information for Carers
- Carers UK is a charity set up to help the millions of people who care for family or friends. Their advice line number is 0808 808 7777.
- Carers Direct is a government provided free national service offering information, advice and support for carers. Their number is 0808 802 0202.
- The Benefit Enquiry Line is a government provided phoneline that deals with Carer’s Allowance and benefits for disabled people. The number is 0800 88 22 00.
Website information for carers:
| Organisation | Website |
| NHS Carers Direct | www.nhs.uk/CarersDirect |
| Government site for carers | www.carers.gov.uk |
| Carers UK | www.carersuk.org |
| Princess Royal Trust for Carers | www.carers.org |
| Information for young carers | www.youngcarers.net |
| General information for carers | www.carerscentre.com |
| National Health Regulators | www.dh.gov.uk |
| Benefits and employment issues | www.dwp.gov.uk |
| National goverment services site | www.direct.gov.uk |
