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Care Directions
www.caredirections.co.uk
Care directions is an online guide to the rights and care of older people. It aims to empower people to make informed choices about their lives.
Carers Information
www.carersinformation.org.uk
Website providing information, links and other resources to support informal carers.
CarersLine
Telephone 0808 808 7777
CarersLine is Carers UK's free advice line for carers. It is open on Wednesday and Thursday each week between 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm.
Carers UK
www.carersuk.org
Information, advice and policy campaigns for unpaid carers in the UK (separate sites for Ireland, Scotland and Wales).
Crossroads
www.crossroads.org.uk
Crossroads Schemes give carers time to be themselves and have a break from their caring responsibilities. Trained carer support workers provide practical help usually in the home. (England & Wales only).
Directgov - Information for Carers
www.direct.gov.uk/carers
Provides information on services and benefits affecting carers, as well as legislation and guidance from the Department of Health.
The Kiloran Trust
www.kilorantrust.org.uk
An organisation that runs a large house in west London where carers from across the UK can go for a holiday or support break.
Princess Royal Trust for Carers
www.carers.org
Helps carers by giving information, support and practical help through a national network of carers’ centres and interactive website.
Princess Royal Trust for Carers - Young Carers
www.youngcarers.net
YCNet is for young people aged 19 and under (in the UK) who help to look after someone in their family who has an illness, disability, drug/alcohol addiction, or mental health condition.
Young Carer
www.youngcarer.com
A website for young carers, their families and those who work to support them across the UK, providing information and training. Part of The Children’s Society.
