GOOD ADVICE FOR CARERS

EVERY day, another 6,000 people take on a caring responsibility and, by 2037, it’s anticipated that the number of carers in the UK will increase to nine million.

To coincide with Carers Week 2018, Independent Age, the older people’s charity, has launched a new, free advice guide to help people identify as carers, and access the practical, financial and emotional support available to them.

The guide, called ‘Caring For someone: How to get the support you need’, is suitable for anyone who might be a carer.

It explains carers rights, and the benefits, services and support available to help look after someone else. It also looks at what happens when a caring role ends.

Caring can be a positive experience but can also be emotionally and physically challenging.

Many older carers have long-term health problems or a disability themselves. ‘Caring for someone’ contains information and advice for everyone, regardless of how much care they provide, including how to apply for a carer’s assessment, which can assess the impact of a caring role on your wellbeing.

‘Caring for someone’ is free to order and download from www.independentage.org/ caring-for-someone

Alternatively, it can be ordered for free by calling 0800 319 6789.

To make a donation or find out more about how you can support the work of Independent Age and help older people stay independent, please visit www.independentage.org