Useful resources, tools and information
Am I a carer?
Answer four simple questions to help you recognise if you’re a carer.
Young Carers
Find support for you if you are a Young Carer (under 18) caring for an adult or another child.
Carer’s assessment
Carers Health and Wellbeing Check, which will usually be done through Devon Carers.
Carer’s Allowance and financial help
Find out about Carer’s Allowance, how to apply for it and other benefits.
Training courses
Training courses available to carers.
Taking a break
Information about how to get a break from your caring role.
Supporting carers in work
Advice about what you should expect from your employer if you are a carer.
The carers offer
A guide to the services on offer to carers in Devon and how to access these through Carers Conversation (assessment).
Technology and care
A range of resources from Carers UK about how technology can support care and caring.
Upfront guide to caring
Complete a simple assessment tool 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.
Staying well in summer
For help and information to keep you well in summer.
I need advice…
- keeping my house clean
- getting dressed and undressed
- eating a healthy diet
- as I have a disability
- accessing housing options
- keeping safe from abuse
- maintaining relationships
- with money management
- transitioning to adult services
- with social activities
- with working, learning and volunteering
- moving around safely
Carers assessment
As a carer, you have the right to an assessment of your needs.
Young carers
Find support for you if you are a Young Carer (under 18) caring for an adult or another child.
Find services, groups and clubs in Devon on the Pinpoint website
Find equipment solutions to stay active, safe and independent.