Practical support when you look after someone

Find out about the different types of support available if you are a carer for someone who is living with cancer.

Find out about the different ways you can help someone at home who is going through cancer treatment. Get tips and advice.

You may sometimes need a break from caring. Help is available to support you with looking after the person with cancer.

Carer’s Allowance is the main benefit for carers. Find out what financial help you may be able to get if you are caring for someone with cancer.

Carer’s Credit may help you to build up your entitlement to State Pension if you are caring for someone with cancer.

Find out more about the plans and decision you may need to be involved in if you are caring for someone with cancer. This can include advance care planning.

In school or college, there is lots of help and support to make sure young people do not go through everything alone. As a young carer, you have important rights that protect you at work.

Find out more about talking to medical professionals, as well as managing medicines when you are a young carer.

Find out about legal guidelines and the rights you have as a young carer looking after someone with cancer.

When you stop being someone’s carer, it can be a big change and you may need time to adjust. It is important to bring some routine back into your life and look after your mental health.