A carer is anyone including children and adults who provide unpaid support with day to day living tasks or personal care to a family member, partner or friend.
The person they care for could be ill, frail, suffer from a physical or mental health condition or impairment, autistic, living with dementia, or drug or alcohol dependent.
Carers support service
Our carers support service – which is delivered by Derbyshire Carers Association (DCA) on our behalf – includes:
- information and advice helpline
- face-to-face, home visits and telephone support
- planning for emergencies
- support groups
- carer’s assessments and support planning
- skills for caring
- financial and legal advice
- social activities and events
- transitional support for parent carers
- carers in employment programme
- health and GP liaison
- Carers Voice
- volunteering and more
Find out more about help, advice and support or call Derbyshire Carers Association on telephone: 01773 833 833. Follow Derbyshire Carers Association on Facebook and X for news, updates, and events.