Useful resources, tools and information
Am I a carer?
Questions to help you recognise if you’re a carer.
Carer's assessment
Carers Health and Wellbeing Check, which will usually be done through Devon Carers.
The carers offer
A guide to the services on offer to carers in Devon and how to access these through a Carers Conversation (assessment).
Carer's Allowance and financial help
Find out about Carer’s Allowance, how to apply for it and other benefits.
Training courses
Free training courses available to carers through Carers UK Digital Resource.
Taking a break
Information about how to get a break from your caring role (respite care).
Supporting carers in work
Advice about what you should expect from your employer if you are a carer.
Technology and care
A range of resources from Carers UK about how technology can support care and caring.
Upfront guide to caring
A simple questionnaire to direct you to the information you need most.
Your rights and advocacy
Helping you to understand your rights, where to go for practical help and getting your voice heard.
Parent carers
Find support for you if you are a parent carer.
Young carers
Find support for you if you are a young carer (under 18) caring for an adult or another child.
Our commitment to carers
Our commitment to carers is that “In everything we do, we will take carers into account.”
Connecting people to their community and promoting social action.
Information on safeguarding adults at risk from abuse.
