Factsheets for carers

At the end of the caring role

For many carers, the time when you are no longer a carer can be the most difficult.

Care charges

Advice on care charges.

Choosing a care home

Choosing a care home - carers' fact sheet

Claiming benefits

Claiming benefits - carers' fact sheet

Courses to support carers

Advice for carers on short courses that may help them in their caring role.

Emergency back-up

Advice for carers on planning for a crisis and help in an emergency.

Emotional support

Where to go for emotional support - advice for carers.

Employment and self-employment

Guidance for carers who are combining caring with work.

Housing

Practical support for carers, at home and in the community.

Information and advice

Organisations in Oxfordshire that offer information, advice and advocacy for carers.

Managing money

Advice on managing money and debts.

New to caring

Information and advice to support your caring role.

New to caring: your rights

Advice on your rights as a carer.

Parent carers

Advice for carers about support for disabled children and their families in Oxfordshire.

Rest, wellbeing and leisure

Rest, wellbeing and leisure - taking care of yourself.

Someone to help

There are a number of services to help you look after yourself.

Someone to speak for you

Sometimes it helps to have someone who can speak on your behalf and represent your interests.

Support in the workplace

Getting support from your employer - factsheet.

Time out or a short break

Everyone needs a change and time off occasionally.

Training and learning

Learning for leisure and gaining new skills can help you while you are caring.

Transport

How to get about - transport and parking information.

Volunteering

Volunteering can offer a wide range of opportunities to use and improve your skills.

Young carers

Services to support children and young people who provide care to relatives.

Young boy and elderly woman
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