Support for Adult Carers

Find out about support for adult carers, Carer’s Assessments, local services, taking a break and planning for emergencies.

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Support you can get as an adult carer

There is support available to help you in your caring role and look after your own wellbeing. You can get information and advice, connect with other carers, get help with money and benefits, learn new skills and get support to take a break.

Stay connected

  • Tell your GP that you are a carer and ask what support may be available to you
  • Find local carers groups, activities and support through Staffordshire Connects
  • Connect with other carers through local groups and online communities

Money, benefits and advice

  • Staffordshire Together for Carers can provide information and advice about money and benefits
  • Carers UK provides information about benefits, financial support and your rights as a carer
  • You can also get advice about balancing work and caring

Taking a break from caring

Taking a break can help you look after your own wellbeing and continue in your caring role.

  • Staffordshire Together for Carers offers activities, groups and support for carers
  • If you are eligible, a Carers Direct Payment may help support your wellbeing
  • If the person you care for needs support while you take a break, this can be discussed as part of your Carer’s Assessment

Training and practical support

Staffordshire Together for Carers provides training and support to help you in your caring role.

You can also find practical information and advice about:

  • taking medicines safely
  • eating and drinking well
  • preventing falls
  • managing paperwork and finances
  • personal care
  • equipment and technology for daily living

Digital tools and apps

Online tools and apps can help you find information and support for your health and wellbeing.

Work and caring

You may be balancing your caring responsibilities with paid work, education or training.

  • Carers UK provides information about your rights at work and flexible working
  • You can get advice about money and benefits if your caring responsibilities affect your work
  • A Carer’s Assessment can look at how caring affects your work, education, training and personal goals

Need to speak to someone?

Staffordshire Together for Carers

Get information, advice and support with your caring role.

Telephone: 0300 303 0621
Text: 07786 201226
Email: enquiries@staffordshiretogetherforcarers.org.uk 

Ask for a Carer’s Assessment

Contact the All Age Carers Team:

Telephone: 0300 111 8010
Email: firstcontactcarers@staffordshire.gov.uk 

If you need help in an emergency outside normal working hours

Call the Emergency Duty Team on 0345 604 2886.