Kinds of caring

Every carer is different, but there are some concerns that affect most carers. The pages in this section will guide you to other sections of Carers Direct to provide you with the information that you may need.

We have pages that can help if you are:

• Caring for more than one person.
• Caring for more than 50 hours a week.
• Caring for someone who is terminally ill.
• Caring while going through a major life change, such as divorce or retirement.
• Caring for someone with special educational needs.

Each page contains links to sections of the Carers Direct website that may be relevant to you. They are a good way to navigate your way around the site.

We also have pages that can help if you're caring for someone with a specific condition, such as dementia or mental illness.

Once you have explored these sections there's plenty of other information available in Carers Direct, including money and benefits, working or studying while caring for someone, and your wellbeing. Alternatively, you can pick up the phone and talk to someone at the Carers Direct helpline on 0808 802 02 02.