Information for Carers
A carer is a person who is unpaid and looks after or supports someone else who needs help with their day-to-day life, because of their age, a long-term illness, disability, mental health problems or substance misuse.
In this section you can find information and advice for people who are carers in Camden.
- Definition of a 'Carer'
- About the Camden Carers' Strategy 2004 - 2006
- Camden Carers' support organisations
- Support groups and meeting other carers
- Carer's assessments
- Breaks from caring
- Young carers
- How to contact social care services in Camden
- What to do when the person you care for goes into or comes out of hospital
- Carers - looking after your own health
- Employment issues for carers
- Returning to employment and training - information for carers
- Welfare benefits and finances for Carers
- Carers' legislation
- Useful contacts for Carers
- Crossroads (Camden) Caring For Carers
- Carers Emergency Card Scheme
- Training for carers