Carers UK
Carers UK provides a range of information and support for unpaid carers including.
A Helpline and expert support service
Advice on financial and practical matters related to caring
A website with a varied range of information about specific aspects of caring
Up to date COVID-19 guidance for carer
Online meetup sessions with fellow carers
You can contact their helpline 0808 808 7777 Monday to Friday, 9am – 6pm or contact Carers UK by email advice@carersuk.org at any time Alternatively you can also find guidance on their website www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice
If you are an unpaid carer or know someone who is please sign up or encourage the person you know to sign up to be a Carers UK member here: www.carersuk.org/how-you-canhelp/join-us
Membership is free and it will provide a range of services, including access to the Carers UK Forum, where carers can ask questions and share their experience with fellow carers.
When signing up, please tick the “Other” box on the application in response to “Where did you hear about joining Carers UK?” and enter “Rotary” in the box below it. You will then receive your membership details which will allow you to log into the Carers UK Forum.
If you know of local organisations that might help unpaid carers, please email their details to:
Chris Stone
Rotary Club of Gravesend & Meopham Ambassador
May 2021