Get support as an adult carer
If you care for an adult, you can get advice and practical help online and in your local area.
This includes:
- emotional support
- financial guidance
- assessments to make life easier
Online support and advice
Mobilise offers unpaid carers free online support to make caring easier.
You can:
- get help and guidance anytime, day or night
- book a 1-to-1 support call with their Carer Support Team
- join free coaching sessions to help with challenges
- access practical tips on caring tasks and benefits
- take part in live online events and workshops
- get personalised resources tailored to your caring role
Local support
Cumberland Carers offers free, friendly support to unpaid adult carers. They provide:
- information and advice on caring and local services
- support from Adult Carer Support Workers
- emotional and peer support
- counselling services in person or by phone
- help with contingency planning
- respite breaks for your wellbeing
- occupational therapy, equipment and adaptations
- financial advice including Carer’s Allowance
- guidance on the Carers Leave Act 2024
Carer’s assessment
If you provide unpaid care and are over 18, you can have a Carer’s Assessment.
This is a chance to talk about what support might make things easier for you. You can:
- have your needs assessed even if the person you care for does not receive council support
- request a combined assessment with the person you care for
Carer support referral form on the People First website
Adult social care
To request a combined assessment with the person you provide care for, contact the Single Point of Access (SPA) team.
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0300 373 3732