For Carers

Brian, who has MND, with his wife IreneIn this section we tell you about some of the services and support available to you. We advise you on how to make the most of your health and social care team, the common reactions carers have and most important of all, give you some ideas on how to keep well yourself.

Benefits and Finance

This section explains some of the benefits that may be available to you.


Carers UK

Carers UK is the national voice for carers, with over 40 years of experience.


Carers Direct

Visit Carers' Direct on the NHS choices website.


Caring with Confidence Programme

If you are looking after a friend or relative, Caring with Confidence can help you to make a positive difference to your life and that of the person you look after.

Caring with confidence is part of the Government's 'New Deal for Carers' - an initiative aimed at improving support for carers aged 18 and over in England.


Caring Made Easier

A Boots website offering advice, information and support for carers.


Connecting for Care

Connecting for Care is a website dedicated to connecting all carers, health professionals, healthcare assistants, social workers, family carers, or anyone, professional or unpaid who is caring for someone.


A Helping Hand

Ideas and advice on making life a little bit easier.


Looking after you

As a carer it is vital you consider your own needs as well as those of the person you care for.


The Princess Royal Trust for Carers

The Princess Royal Trust for Carers is the largest provider of comprehensive carers support services in the UK.


Specialised Respite Support

The MND Association and Crossroads Care Agency have joined forces to provide specialised respite support for carers of people living with MND.


The Work and Families Act 2006

This act comes into effect in April 2007 and gives carers the right to request flexible working.


Working Families

Carers who need help with negotiating new working hours can contact Working Families for advice and information.