Every outside organisation we point carers to, in one place. Each link opens in a new tab.
Looking for discounts, or the Bridgit app? See Discounts and offers for carers and The Bridgit app.
Work
Your rights at work as a carer, flexible working, and what to do if an employer challenges them.
The statutory right to a week's unpaid carer's leave, explained by the workplace advice service.
Emergency time off for dependants and how to ask for it.
The government's own page on carer's leave entitlement.
Practical guidance on holding down a job while caring for someone with cancer.
Money
Check what benefits you and the person you care for could claim.
Eligibility and how to claim.
- Council tax support where you liveLocal
- Advice PlymouthLocal
Free, confidential advice on money, benefits and housing from our own advice service.
Health, care and respite
Integrated health and social care services providers across Plymouth
See information relating to hospital caring, caring near the end of life, and much more compassionate information.
Not-for-profit organisation, offering a range of services to support people living in the community with early to moderate dementia, as well as their families and carers.
Shared Lives South West connects adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health problems, and dementia to trained Shared Lives Carers.
Respite care is a form of short-term care that provides a much-needed break for regular carers. See your respite care options here.
Carers organisations and guides
- Carers UK (opens in a new tab)National
The national charity for carers: advice, rights and a helpline.
Support, grants and local carer services across the UK.
Carer's assessments, benefits and support, from the NHS.
Advice and support for parents of disabled children.
Where to start as the parent of a disabled child in Plymouth.
Local directories and networks
The city's directory of care, support and community services.
Find other locations in the Plymouth Wellbeing Hubs Network
Partner Organisations
Home care provider and the Carers Emergency Response Service.
Befriending and companionship for older people in Plymouth.
Free, confidential advice on money, benefits, housing, work and legal problems.
Community trust running services, activities and community spaces in Plymouth.
Information, advice and services for older people and those who care for them.
Help at home after a hospital stay, mobility aid hire and support in a crisis.
Derriford Hospital and the trust's community services, where our hospital carers service is based.
Vetted local helpers for everyday tasks at home, from cleaning and shopping to companionship.
