What can I do for myself?
This is a list of things that could help you in your role as a carer.
The list includes tips from other carers of things that have helped them.
This is a list of things that could help you in your role as a carer.
The list includes tips from other carers of things that have helped them.
You could get a weekly Carer’s Allowance if you care for someone at least 35 hours a week and they get certain benefits.
Find out more about Carer's Allowance on the government's Easy Read information document
You could get a weekly Carer’s Allowance if you care for someone at least 35 hours a week and they get certain benefits.
Find out more about Carer's Allowance on the government's Easy Read information document
Look after yourself
Being a carer can be very tiring.
It is important to take time for yourself.
Look after yourself
Being a carer can be very tiring.
It is important to take time for yourself.
Get online
The internet is full of information, support and places for carers to talk to each other.
Care for the Carers has more information about online support.
Get online
The internet is full of information, support and places for carers to talk to each other.
Care for the Carers has more information about online support.
Tell your GP
Tell your GP that you are a carer.
They can help you with things like health checks and if you are feeling worried or stressed.
Tell your GP
Tell your GP that you are a carer.
They can help you with things like health checks and if you are feeling worried or stressed.
Register for online services with your GP
so you can
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book and cancel appointments
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order medicines
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look at your medical notes.
Register for online services with your GP
so you can
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book and cancel appointments
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order medicines
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look at your medical notes.
Include your family and friends
Coping alone can make things more difficult for you.
Many carers get support from their family and friends.
Include your family and friends
Coping alone can make things more difficult for you.
Many carers get support from their family and friends.
If you have a job
If you have worked somewhere for more than 26 weeks, you can ask for flexible working.
This is when your work hours or work place changes to help you.
For more information go to carersuk.org
If you have a job
If you have worked somewhere for more than 26 weeks, you can ask for flexible working.
This is when your work hours or work place changes to help you.
For more information go to carersuk.org
If you have a job
If you have worked somewhere for more than 26 weeks, you can ask for flexible working.
This is when your work hours or work place changes to help you.
For more information go to carersuk.org
If you have a job
If you have worked somewhere for more than 26 weeks, you can ask for flexible working.
This is when your work hours or work place changes to help you.
For more information go to carersuk.org
Make sure you and the person you care for are getting the right benefits
If you are finding it difficult to pay bills or need help with benefits, you can get free support and advice.
Contact the Hastings Advice and Representation Centre (HARC)
Phone 0333 344 0681
Open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Make sure you and the person you care for are getting the right benefits
If you are finding it difficult to pay bills or need help with benefits, you can get free support and advice.
Contact the Hastings Advice and Representation Centre (HARC)
Phone 0333 344 0681
Open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Connect with the East Sussex Carers Centre
Care for the Carers support unpaid carers.
You can get information and advice, counselling and friendship.
Website cftc.org.uk
Email info@cftc.org.uk
Phone 01232 738 390
Text 07860 077 300
Facebook and Instagram careforthecarers
X (Twitter) @Care4theCarers
Connect with the East Sussex Carers Centre
Care for the Carers support unpaid carers.
You can get information and advice, counselling and friendship.
Website cftc.org.uk
Email info@cftc.org.uk
Phone 01232 738 390
Text 07860 077 300
Facebook and Instagram careforthecarers
X (Twitter) @Care4theCarers