Support for carers
This section has information for anyone caring for someone else with cancer.
Many cancer charities also provide help, information and support for carers visit our Cancer types section to find out what is available to you.
Link:Carers Direct
Produced by:NHS Choices
Carers Direct provides details of support available for carers, including assessments, benefits, direct payments, individual budgets and time off
There is also information on how to access information about, and support from, health and social care services for the person being cared for.
You can read the information on the site or contact Carers direct via their helpline or by email.
Contact: Carers direct Hotline
Telephone: 0808 802 0202
Link:Carers UK
Produced by:Carers UK
Carers UK is the voice of carers. They campaign for recognition of the value of carers’ contribution to society. They provide practical and emotional support for carers.
Through their websites, helpline, booklets and fact sheets.
Link:Crossroads Care
Produced by:Crossroads
Crossroads provide information and respite care (care for the patients away from home for a short period to give carers a break).
Link:If someone else has cancer
Produced by:Macmillan Cancer Support
This is the carers section of the Macmillan Cancer Support website. It contains links to sources of support and advice on the practical and emotional aspects of caring for someone with cancer.
Link:Riprap
Produced by:RipRap
This site is developed especially for 12-16 year olds who have a parent with cancer. In riprap, you can learn more about cancer and its treatment and through individual stories you can see how this might affect you and your family.
Link:The Willow Foundation
Produced by:The Willow Foundation
The Willow Foundation arrange and pay for special days for people with life threatening illnesses. It's not means tested, is for 16-40year olds . It could be a concert, a break at Centerparcs meet a celebrity - special days to create some lasting memories. Carers and family members can also be covered.
Telephone: 01707 259777
Link:What can I do to help: 75 practical Ideas for family and friends from cancer's frontline
Produced by:Amazon
Written by Deborah Huton who was herself diagnosed with advanced lung cancer. This book identifies specific things to do for cancer patients and their carers that will help them through what might be a very tough time. You can find out more and read reviews of this book by visiting amazon.
Link:Working while caring for someone with cancer
Produced by:Macmillan Cancer Support
This section is for anyone who is working, either full or part-time, while also caring for an adult partner, relative or friend with cancer. It aims to help you cope with work issues you may face because of the impact of your caring role on your working life.
Page last edited: 25 November 2011
