Looking after someone | Leicestershire County Council

Find advice, practical and financial help if you're a carer looking after someone

Are you a carer?

You're a carer if you look after, help or support someone who wouldn’t be able to manage everyday life without your help, and you’re not employed to do it.
Help for working carers

Being a carer doesn’t mean that you have to give up work.
Help for young carers

If you're 18 and under and you look after someone at home, you can get help with care and your school work.
Find someone to talk to about caring

There are organisations and support groups that can support you in your caring role.
What to do if a child or young person is looking after you

What to do if a child or young person is looking after you
Benefits and financial support for carers

Find out about financial help you can get as a carer.
Planning for emergencies and the future if you're a carer

If you're a carer, it's important to plan what will happen if you're unable to provide care.
Looking after yourself if you're a carer

What you can do to look after yourself if you're caring for someone else
Breaks for carers

Caring can be exhausting, so it's important to have some time for you. This will help you and the person you care for.
What is a carer's assessment?

If you look after someone who lives in Leicestershire and you’re both over 18, you may be entitled to some support with your caring role through a carer’s assessment.
Carer's personal budgets

You may be entitled to a carer's one-off or regular personal budget if you’re eligible for the carer’s assessment.

News

Plan aims to support thousands of unpaid carers

08 October 2018

Cabinet to consider Carers' Strategy
New leaflet for carers available from GPs in Leicestershire

01 August 2018

GP surgeries across the county to stock free leaflets for carers
Are you looking after someone?

08 June 2018

The theme for Carers Week 2018 (11-17 June) is supporting carers to be healthy and connected.