Help for Carers
Welcome to The Trust's Help for Carers directory page. Here you will find links through to all the key topics and articles about caring, which in turn will signpost you to the best information available on the internet. If you can't find what you're looking for, then simply email support@carers.org.
I care for someone with…
Physical Disabilities and Illnesses
Mental Illness
Old Age
Learning Disabilities
Respite Care
Respite Care (Introduction)
Permanent Care
Holidays and Days Out
Taking a holiday
Booking a holiday
Travelling by air or sea
Travelling with equipment and medicine
Days out together
Transport and Mobility
Transport and Mobility (Introduction)
Public transport
Driving Licenses
Financial Help with Travel
Personal Mobility
Blue Badge Parking Scheme
Taking care of yourself…
Taking care of yourself... (Introduction)
Sexual Relationships
Managing stress
Eating healthily
Money and Benefits
Money and Benefits (Introduction)
Carer's Assessment
Carer's Allowance
Disability Living Allowance/Attendance Allowance
Housing/Council Tax Benefits
Income Support and Tax Credits
Benefits Top Tips
Employment
Carers and Employment
Dealing with change
Organisations
Organisations (Introduction)
Physical Disabilities - Links
Mental Health - Links
Learning Disabilities - Links
Health Conditions - Links
Old Age - Links
Government and Statutory Bodies - Links
Getting the most from your…
Getting the most from your... (Introduction)
Getting the most from your GP
Getting the most from your Occupational Therapist
Getting the most from your Counsellor
Bereavement
Bereavement (Introduction)
Practical issues following a death
Learning
Carers into Education - a chance to learn
Books and guides
The Essential Carer’s Guide
The Carer’s Handbook
Carers in the City - a collection of stories and poems by carers in Manchester
Family Doctor - health books on a range of conditions
