Carers

Anybody who helps a friend or relative who is too ill, frail or disabled to manage alone is a carer. Most people don't think of themselves as carers.

Carers are entitled to a carers assessment this is an assessment of your needs and can include advice, support and training.

To find out more about carers assessments please follow the link on this page.

The Community Council of Shropshire is an independent charity set up over 40 years ago to improve the quality of life in Shropshire. They run an initiative to support, inform and advise carers. For further details of the services and support available to carers through the Community Council of Shropshire visit their website.

You can find out more about the Family Carers Support Service by following the link on this page.

For national information about support, training and payments to carers visit the carers website.

For local and national information for carers visit the Community Directory by following the link on this page.

A Guide to Information for Carers is available for you to download on this page. The Guide to Preventive Services is currently under review and a new copy will be available shortly.

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