Are You a Carer?
If you are please let us know – we may be able to help you.
There is a wealth of information on NHS Choices about carers and caring. Below are some links to the site that we hope you will find useful.
- Caring for a parent
Watch this video on caring for a parent at home - Telling people
Caring responsibilities can make it difficult to maintain friendships or develop new ones. Telling your friends you’re a carer is important so they understand and can support you. - Taking a break
Caring for someone can be a full-time job, but it’s essential that you take time out for yourself too. Read our guide to accessing breaks and respite. - Housing and carers
Do you know your tenancy rights as a carer? Are you aware of all your care at home options? Do you need tips on moving someone around the home?
Contact Carers Direct
Tel: 0808 802 0202
Web: Helpline Information
Email: CarersDirect@nhschoices.nhs.uk
Office Hours: Lines are open 8:00 am to 9:00 pm Monday to Friday, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at weekends. Calls are free from UK landlines.
Contact Carers Local Team
Tel: 01942 705959
Web: www.wiganandleighcarerscentre.org.uk
Address: Carers Registration Scheme, 3-5 Frederick Street, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3BD
Finance and Law
Help to claim benefits, looking after your bank balance and understanding the legal issues of caring.
- Benefits for carers
Directing carers to the benefits that can help them in their caring role - Benefits for the person you care for
Advice and information on helping the person you look after get the benefits that they are entitled to - Death and benefits
How your benefits maybe affected after the death of the person you look after and what happens to their benefits - Managing someone’s legal affairs
Advice for when carers find they have to take over the legal affairs of the person they are looking after - Other benefits
Advice for carers and the people they are looking after on claiming a whole host of other benefits unrelated to their disability or caring - Personal and household finance
Advice on keeping a tight rein on household and personal finance for carers - Social fund
- Tax credits
Information on claiming tax credits and whether you might be eligible
