Finding what you need to help you with your caring role
For comprehensive information about being a carer, and the advice, help and support available visit the website Connect Somerset – Information and advice for carers
Or select from the topics below. The links will take you to the relevant pages of the Connect Somerset website.
Carers Emergency Contact Details
Caring for someone with Dementia
Carers Academy – Information, guidance and training courses
A – Z of health conditions – condition related groups and support
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