Caregiver Support
If you need support, there are many options available to you. Please consider getting in touch with one of the organisations below.
Helplines
Carer’s UK Telephone Helpline |
This helpline provides information and guidance to unpaid carers. This covers a range of subjects including: Benefits and financial support; your rights as a carer in the workplace; Carers' assessments and how to get support in your caring role; services available to carers and the people you care for; how to complain effectively and challenge decisions. You can also find information and advice for carers on their website or advice at carersuk dot org |
Samaritans Tel: 116 123 |
If you need somebody to talk to, Samaritans is available 24 hours a day, 365 days by phone and jo at samaritans dot org and more information can be found on their website. |
Dementia UK - Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline Tel: 0800 888 6678 Mon-Fri 9am - 9pm; Sat-Sun 9am - 5pm |
The Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline is for anyone with a question or concern about dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. They also provide critical emotional and practical support to carers affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19). Advice is available over the telephone, by email helpline at dementiauk dot org or on their website. |
Age UK Advice Line Tel: 0800 678 1602 8am-7pm, 365 days a year |
Age UK's advice line is a free, confidential national phone service for older people, their families, friends, carers, and professionals. You can also find out more about their support services in your area on their website and guidance for carers |
The Silver Line Helpline Tel: 0800 4 70 80 90 - 24 hours a day
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The Silver Line is a confidential, free helpline for older people across the UK open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Their specially trained helpline team can offer conversation and friendship; provide information and advice; link callers to local groups and services; refer people on to receive regular friendship calls; protect and support older people who are suffering abuse and neglect You can find out more information at their website. |
Dementia Connect Line Tel: 0333 150 3456 Mon-Wed, 9am – 8pm; Thu- Fri, 9am – 5pm; Sat-Sun, 10am – 4pm |
Dementia advisers will listen and give you the support and advice you need, including coronavirus advice and connecting you to help you need. |
MIND UK Infoline Tel: 0300 123 3393 Text: 86463 Monday to Friday, 9am-6pm |
The MIND UK Infoline provides an information and signposting service for people with mental health problems. They provide advice about mental health problems, treatment options and advocacy and can signpost help near to you. You can get advice by email info at mind dot org dot uk or on their website. |
Helpful websites
NHS - specific guidance for carers of people with dementia
Dementia Carers Count - a charity that provides training about dementia for carers
Citizens Advice- for legal advice involving dementia
Care Companion - online resources for carers in Warwickshire
Alzheimers Society - information for carers
Alternatively, please contact your GP who can direct you to services in your local area.