NHS Practical Guide for Caring is for those who take unpaid responsibility for the physical and/or mental well-being of someone who cannot perform the task of daily living unaided, because of age, disability, or mental distress. A Carer is anyone of any age 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.

At times this can be quite a challenge and it may be having an impact on your life, you may have financial problems, you may feel lonely and isolated and worried about the person you are looking after. If you are the main carer for someone please let us know so that we may register this on your record. We will also give you information about support available through Tower Hamlets Council.

If you know of any adult or child who cares for another member of their family, and you believe they may not be aware that help is available, please ask at reception for further details.

Local Support

Carers Centre Tower Hamlets

Providing quality services for unpaid carers in Tower Hamlets – for all carers (16+) who care for someone (16+) living in Tower Hamlets

Visit the Carers Centre Tower Hamlets website

National Support

Carers UK

Caring will affect us all at some point in our lives. With your help, they can be there for the 6,000 people who start looking after someone each day.

Visit the Carers UK website

Carers Trust

Carers Trust is a major charity for, with and about carers. They work to improve support, services and recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or addiction problems. Their vision is that unpaid carers count and can access the help they need to live their lives.

Visit the Carers Trust website