Do You Care for Someone?

Are You a Carer?

A carer is someone who cares, unpaid, for a friend or family member who,  due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or addiction cannot cope without their support.

Your Rights as a Carer

As a carer, you have certain basic rights;

• A carer's assessment
• Request flexible working from your employer
• Receive financial support through Carer's Allowance
• Have your views taken into consideration by social services when they are deciding how best to meet the needs of the person you care for

You may also;

• Receive assistance with practical help at home, counselling to deal with stress and information about local support groups
• Arrange respite care to give you a break

If you are a carer, would you kindly register with the receptionist and we can add your contact details to our records. Contact:

Lincolnshire Carers Service
Lincolnshire County Council's Customer Service Centre and Carers FIRST working in partnership to deliver the Lincolnshire Carers Service
Tel: 01522 782 224
CarersService@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Every-One - making wellbeing personal
Tel: 01522 811582
hello@every-one.org.uk

Carers First
Tel: 0300 303 1555
info@carersfirst.org.uk

Lincolnshire County Council Young Carers Team
Tel: 01522 553 275
(Young Carers under 18)
youngcarers@lincolnshire.gcsx.gov.uk

Out of Hours Duty Team
Tel: 01522 782 333