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Carers UK
Caring will affect us all at some point in our lives. We’ll be here for you when that happens. With your help, we can be there for the 6,000 people who start looking after someone each day.
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.
Carers Direct (NHS Advice)
Caring for someone can be very difficult and many people find that they need extra help with the care they provide.
Free, confidential information and advice for carers. Lines are open 8am to 9pm Monday to Friday, 11am to 4pm at weekends. Calls are free from UK landlines or you can request a free call back. You can also ask for a call back in one of more than 170 languages.
Reading & West Berkshire Carers' Partnership
Offering support to Carers in Reading and West Berkshire.