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Caring About Carers
Department of Health site with news, publications, policy and guidance. Includes benefits information.

Contact a Family
Charity supporting families with disabled children. Information on specific conditions and rare disorders, family contact service, campaigns and publications.

The Princess Royal Trust for Carers
Information, advice, discussion and support for carers.

Crossroads - Caring for Carers
Charity providing short term breaks to carers in their own homes. Guide to local schemes, newsletter, fundraising events and information for volunteers.

Brighton Crossroads
Helps and supports people who care for a disabled, ill or elderly person at home. How to ask for help, area covered and services provided.

BBC - Ring Around Carers
Offers a weekly telephone meeting for carers. How the service works and how to join plus stories and videos.

CarersNet
The Coalition of Carers in Scotland. Includes local groups, young carers' groups, statistics and information for professional and home carers.

Birmingham Carers
Birmingham Carers Support Services offer forums, news, advice and information about advocacy, befriending, support, money, free phones and voluntary work.

Birmingham Carers Association, BCA
Campaigns for carers rights and gives information and support to carers. Support letters requested following budget slash by the council.

Carers Information - Carers Association Southern Staffordshire
Information for carers and professionals supporting carers. Legislation, legal issues, carers' issues, national plans and strategies, benefits and finances.


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