Unpaid Carers

An unpaid carer is anyone who provides unpaid care for someone who is disabled, physically or mentally ill, or affected by substance misuse.

Are you a young carer, young adult carer or a parent carer?

You may be a working carer and want some information about what you can do to help your situation and things to consider.

Has your caring role ended/or changed? Are you thinking about returning to work?

As an employer what should you do?

Advice and support for carers, family and friends.

Being a carer can lead to additional costs so it is important to understand what benefits and financial support might be available to you.

This is a card that carers can carry with them at all times. Why not apply for a Carers Recognition Card today?

ID: 14192, revised 12/12/2025