Help and support is available from many national and local organisations.
Carers Direct Helpline
For advice and support with care issues.
0300 123 1053
CarersUK
Advice, support, and guidance for anyone caring for another person(s). Useful information for professionals.
National Centre for Eating Disorders
We believe that you have the right to get the best help from someone who cares and understands. We believe that therapists deserve the best training and ongoing support to empower their work. This is our mission for people with anorexia, bulimia, binge and compulsive eating, body image issues, weight struggles and for the people who serve them.
0845 838 2040
Learning Disability update
Our Learning Disability update is an ‘easy read’ newsletter. Subscribe to keep up to date with what NHS England is doing for people with a learning disability and/or autism, their families, carers and supporters.
Introduction to care and support
This guide is for people who have care and support needs, their carers, and people who are planning their future care needs.
Help for carers looking after a loved one
If you look after a partner, relative or friend who is disabled or ill due to physical or mental health, you are a carer, even if you don’t think of yourself as one. Find out about the emotional, practical and financial support available to you.
Carers: help and support
You can get help and support if you're responsible for looking after someone who has a disability, is getting old or has become ill. This can range from practical help to make day-to-day life easier to benefits like Carer's Allowance.