Carers Information

Are You a Carer?

Many people do not realise they are carers.

A carer is anyone who provides unpaid support to a family member, partner, friend, or neighbour who could not manage without help due to illness, disability, mental health needs, frailty, or substance misuse.

You may be a carer if you help with:

• Personal care (washing, dressing, medication)
• Attending appointments
• Cooking, cleaning, shopping
• Managing finances or paperwork
• Emotional support or supervision

Even if this feels like part of your normal role, you may still be a carer.

Types of Carers

Carers come from many different backgrounds:

• Adult carers – supporting a partner, relative, or friend
• Parent carers – caring for a child with additional needs or disability
• Young carers – children under 18 helping care for someone
• Young adult carers – aged 18–25 balancing care with education/work
• Working carers – managing employment alongside caring responsibilities
• Hidden carers – those who don’t identify themselves as carers

What Support Can You Get?

If you are a carer in Liverpool, you are entitled to support.

Carer’s Assessment

A Carer’s Assessment looks at how caring affects your life and what support you may need.

This may include:

• Help to reduce stress or workload
• Support with maintaining work, education, or social activities
• Access to respite (a break from caring)
• Advice, training, or equipment

You can request an assessment online:
👉 Complete a Carer’s Assessment

Or contact Adult Social Care:
📞 0151 459 2606

Financial Support for Carers

You may be entitled to financial help, including:

• Carer’s Allowance – if you care for someone 35+ hours per week
• Carer’s Credit – helps protect your pension if caring 20+ hours
• Access to benefits advice and financial assessments

After a Carer’s Assessment, the council may carry out a financial assessment to see if they can help with costs.

Find out more:
👉 Carer’s Allowance and Financial Support

Local Support for Carers

Liverpool offers a range of support services:

Liverpool Carers Centre

• Advice and information
• Support groups and wellbeing activities
• Training and help for carers in employment

📍 99 Edge Lane, Liverpool, L7 2PE
📞 0151 705 2307
📧 carerscentre@localsolutions.org.uk

You can also access support through:
👉 Liverpool Carers Support Services

Carer Passport (Hospital Support)

If the person you care for is admitted to hospital, you may be able to use a Carer Passport, which helps:

• Ensure staff recognise your role
• Support you to stay involved in care
• Improve communication during hospital stays

Accessing Wider Adult Social Care Support

If the person you care for needs additional help, they may be eligible for an Adult Social Care Assessment, which can lead to:

• Home care support
• Equipment or adaptations
• Specialist services or accommodation

👉 Request an Adult Social Care Assessment

Assessments help determine what support is needed to maintain independence and wellbeing.

Your Health and Wellbeing

Caring can affect your:

• Physical health
• Mental wellbeing
• Work and finances
• Relationships and social life

It is important to look after yourself as well as the person you care for.

Let Us Know If You Are a Carer

Please inform the practice if you are a carer. This allows us to:

• Offer appropriate support and advice
• Take your caring role into account when planning care
• Provide relevant health checks, vaccinations, and information

You can update your details at reception or speak to a member of our team.

Further Information

For full details of support available in Liverpool:
👉 Looking After Someone (Liverpool City Council)

Key Message

You are not alone.
If you are caring for someone, support is available—for both you and the person you care for.