You can receive support for yourself if you provide unpaid care for someone who is ill, frail, disabled, has a mental health problem or has an addiction. You don’t have to live with the person you care for to be a carer.
You can access
- one-to-one advice and ongoing support: 91¸£ÀûÉç Carer Support Team
 - support while the person you care for is in hospital:
 - an emergency card: Carer’s Emergency Card
 - support from other carers: Carer Support Groups
 - a support plan for yourself: Adult Carer Support Plans
 - short breaks from caring: Short Breaks for Carers