You'll find everything you need to know about caring right here, from expert advice and real life stories to practical guidance on health, money, accommodation and getting the support you deserve. Our experienced team understands what matters most to carers and creates trusted content to help you navigate every aspect of your caring journey. The Carer is here to help.
Could I Be Exempt from Paying Car Tax?
You might not have to pay car tax if you're disabled, claiming certain benefits, or have an invalid carriage registered in your name.
Carer's Allowance
Most carers juggle work with unpaid caring, but giving up employment leaves you with little financial support except Carer's Allowance at £86.45 weekly.
Health Benefits for Carer's
Carers on low incomes may qualify for free NHS prescriptions, dental care, eye tests and other health benefits depending on their circumstances.
How I Found the Best Care Home for My Mother: Case Study
One woman's experience finding the right care home for her mother, from location to costs and what really mattered.
Concerns of Young Carers
Young carers often hide their responsibilities from outsiders, which means they miss out on support and normal childhood experiences.
Fostering Infants
Infant foster carers need to be ready to take in babies at short notice, often for emergency or temporary care while permanent plans are arranged.
Questionnaire: Are You Getting Enough Support as a Carer?
Check if you're getting enough support as a carer with this simple questionnaire to assess your safety net and wellbeing.
Discussing a Loved One's Needs with Others
How to respectfully discuss your loved one's needs with doctors, family and authorities.
Fostering Sibling Groups
Fostering sibling groups together requires careful planning around space, money and logistics, but keeps brothers and sisters from being separated.
A Loved One's DNR (Do Not Resuscitate)
Understanding DNR orders and what they mean for your loved one's medical care and wishes.
Do You Lead a Healthy Lifestyle as a Carer?
Assess whether your health habits as a carer are sustainable with this honest questionnaire covering diet, sleep, exercise and stress management.
Keeping Up with Dietary Requirements
Help carers manage changing dietary needs by understanding requirements, keeping good records and adapting meals to medications and health conditions.
Questionnaire: Are You Suited to Being a Carer?
Take this quick questionnaire to see if you have what it takes to be an unpaid carer for family or friends.