Carers are people who provide or intend to provide care for an adult or disabled child. Caring can be rewarding but it can also affect your homelife, worklife, free time and your relationship with the person you care for. You don’t have to live in the same house as that person to be their carer. Carers are not paid a wage to provide support and are sometimes referred to as unpaid or informal carers.
Below is a list of resources for carers including organisations, support and advice available:
NHS 111 Wales – Advice on rights as a carer and how to access help.
Carers Wales – Expert help and advice including a dedicated helpline for carers, covering all aspects of caring.
Carers UK – Upfront – Simple tool from Carers UK for carers who are new to the maze of benefits and entitlements.
Newport City Council – Link to NCC’s dedicated Carers page. Also see their useful Carers’ Handbook.
Gwent Parent Carer Forum – A forum for parents of children with Additional Learning Needs.
Carers Trust South East Wales – Largest charity for carers in Wales, providing practical services for unpaid carers and people with care needs across South East Wales.
Newport Carers Forum – Facebook page for carers support group in Newport.
Taking Care – Video library for Carers offering support on practical matters, understanding emotions, and how to keep your own life in balance whilst caring for someone else.
Dewis Cymru – Advice and guidance for Carers and index for local and national support agencies.
Direct.Gov – Link to apply for Carers Allowance.
Carers Trust – Young Carers – Support for young carers including activities and breaks, emotional support, and peer and community support.
NHS Young Carers – Guide to accessing help for young people and children who are carers.