Information for Carers
A carer is anyone who cares, unpaid, for a friend or family member who due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction cannot cope without their support.
Becoming a carer can be a gradual process with some people not recognising the changing nature of their relationship with the person they support.
Sheffield Carers Centre
Sheffield Carers Centre provide support to adults (18+ years old) providing unpaid care to someone else in Sheffield They have trained staff who understand the pressures of caring and can help with any aspect of the caring role. Support includes:
- Carer Advice Line (0114 272 8362)
- Carer Card - This offers discounts on a wide range of services, products and activities.
- Carer Activities & Carers Workshops
- Legal Advice Clinic
- Carer Café & Support Groups
- Carer Connect - A telephone support service providing regular phone calls from volunteers to reduce social isolation and connect carers with their local community.
- Emergency Planning
- Carer's Assessment
- Time for a Break Grant - Small grants for short breaks or activities that support wellbeing and help you take a break from your caring role. They will assess your eligibility as part of a Carers Assessment.
- Information and resources
- Digital Resources for Carers
- Carers News! - Free monthly E-newsletter
You can access information through the dedicated website by clicking on the following link: www.sheffieldcarers.org.uk
Sheffield Health and Social Care - Carers Wellbeing Course
Sheffield Health and Social Care (SHSC) have an online course that has been specifically designed to support people in Sheffield with the demands of being a carer. The course runs over five weeks and to attend the course you need to speak with your GP, Sheffield Carers Centre or mental health worker and they can refer you. You can find more information on their website.
Carers Wellbeing Course | Sheffield Health and Social Care
Sheffield Mencap and Gateway
Sheffield Mencap and Gateway’s carers services supports unpaid/family carers of somebody with a learning disability or autism. They can provide help, advice and practical support. They also offer 1-2-1 support, workshops on common carer issues and a range of social, support and wellbeing groups.
You can access information through the dedicated website by clicking on the following link: Carers Support - Sheffield Mencap & Gateway
Mental Capacity and Lasting Power of Attorney
Being able to make your own decisions about your life is important. When you can’t, there is help available to make decisions for you that are the same as what you would want, or would support you or protect you. For more information about Mental Capacity and Lasting Power of Attorney, take a look at our dedicated webpage.
Sheffield Adult Safeguarding Partnership - Mental Capacity and Lasting Power of Attorney
Other Helpful Websites
UK | Carers UK
Carers Trust | Transforming the lives of carers
Caring for someone - GOV.UK