Carers

This guide brings together information for carers.

A carer is someone who helps another person, usually a relative or friend, in their day to day life.

This is not the same as someone who provides care as a job, or through a voluntary organisation.

Help and advice services

You can get more help and advice from:

• Carers UK
• Carers Trust
• Citizens Advice
• NHS: Carers Direct helpline
• Age UK Leiceste Shire and Rutland

You can also find services for carers on the Rutland Information Service.