• Breaks for carers

  Taking a break from your caring role lets you rest, catch up with other tasks or take part in activities that you may not normally be able to do. You will have peace of mind that the person you care for is safe and well.

• Carer Aware – online training for carers

  Try this online tool to help you in your vital role as a carer. Find support in your area and make sure your needs are being met, as well as those of the person you are caring for.

• Concessions for carers

  We want you to get the best out of your break. If you’re not sure what you want to do, or what you can afford to do, then you might want to check out the promotions and offers for carers in Warwickshire on this page. Some of the offers are for carers to enjoy by themselves, others can be enjoyed with the person you care for.

• Emotional support for you

  Guideposts Trust employs experienced Carer Support Workers who will give you a chance to talk and be heard. Carer Support Workers are non-judgemental and take pride in being a ‘listening ear’ for carers.

• Employment, finance and benefit information and advice for carers

  Information and advice on employment, finance and benefits.

• Training to help you care

  Guideposts runs a number of innovative supported training projects.

• What help is available for the person you care for?

  Information on services, eligibility and having an assessment.

• What is a carers assessment?

  A carer’s assessment is your chance to discuss the effect that caring has on you. You will be asked about how this impacts on your ability to have a break, pursue social or leisure activities, continue or begin in employment or undertake training opportunities.

• Young carers

  Information about the young carers project.

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Video – support for carers

In this short film you’ll see three examples of people who have benefited from the support services available to carers in Warwickshire.

Watch on YouTube