Practical support for carers

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

The adult social care service at your local council can offer practical and emotional support. They can direct you to many other support services in your local community.

The person you look after may need help with their personal care. You can get help and support from different health and social care professionals.

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.

There are ways for people to list their wishes and choices about their care towards the end of their life. It is sometimes called advance care planning. 

You are a carer if you give any unpaid help or support to someone with cancer who could not manage without your help. Balancing working and caring can be difficult.

Find out about support groups, young carers' projects and other organisations that can help you as a young carer.

Get information and support if you are under the age of 18 and help look 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.