Commitment to Carers 2024
About
In Somerset you are considered to be a carer if you give up your time without pay, to look after a family member, a friend, or a neighbour who is ill, frail or has a disability. You can be a parent carer, a young carer, or care for an older person or other adult with care needs.
Somerset Carers Service (Part of the Community Council for Somerset)
Caring for another person is very rewarding, but can be overwhelming and lonely at times.
You can receive support from Somerset Carers for free if you are over 18 and you look after someone in an ‘unpaid’ caring capacity (not employed or self employed as a Carer). If you are in receipt of benefits for your caring role you can still be supported by our service.
The person you look after could be a loved one, friend, partner, parent or child (it does not matter if they are under or over 18) on a regular or irregular basis.
We will do our utmost to make sure you receive the right support you need in your day-to-day life, by working with healthcare providers, and other local services to create a tailored, integrated package of care that works for you.
Community Connect
For comprehensive information about being a carer, and the advice, help and support available visit the website Connect Somerset – Information and advice for carers
Carers in employment
Combining work and caring for someone can be a lot to cope with.
- Age UK website – provides information about your rights and entitlements at work.
- People First website – provides useful contacts and information regarding your rights and entitlements at work.
Carers training
You can find information on face to face and online training courses on the Somerset Carers website
Phone: 0800 3168600
Text: ‘Carer’ to 78070