Carers

A carer is someone who looks after a family member, partner or friend who needs help because of illness, disability, mental health or addiction.

Being a carer can be challenging, and support is available.

Are you a carer?

If you care for someone, please let us know.

We can:

Many carers do not realise they are entitled to support – registering helps us support you better.

There are a range of local and national services that can support you with:

Carers UK
National support and advice for carers. They’re here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don’t have to care alone.

Phone
0808 808 7777

Website
Carers UK

Email
info@carersuk.org
NHS social care and support guide
If you or someone you know needs help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability, this guide explains your options and where you can get support.

Website
NHS: Social care and support guide
Carers Trust East Midlands
Carers Trust East Midlands Carers Services support over 800 family carers and the people they care for across Derbyshire. They offer a flexible, professional care service to people of all ages with a range of health conditions and disabilities.

Phone
0115 9628920

Website
www.carerstrustem.org

Email
hello@carerstrustem.org
Creative Carers
Supports adults in Derby who care for someone informally.

Phone
01332 22 77 11

Website
www.creative-carers.org

Email
creativecarers@gmail.com
Derbyshire Carers Association
Provides support for people caring for someone at home.

Phone
01773 833833

Website
derbyshirecarers.co.uk

Email
info@derbyshirecarers.co.uk

If you are struggling to cope or need urgent help:

• Contact us
• Call NHS 111
• In an emergency, call 999

You are not alone — help is available.