Let us know that you are an unpaid carer so we can record this and consider your caring responsibilities when supporting your health. If caring is affecting your physical or mental wellbeing, please contact us.

This is about your needs, not a test of how well you care. It may identify help with breaks, equipment, adaptations, emotional support, benefits or emergency planning.

Salford’s carers emergency scheme helps arrange support for the person you care for if something unexpected happens to you. Registered carers receive an identification card.

You may qualify for Carer’s Allowance, Carer’s Credit or other help. Eligibility rules and earnings limits can change, and claiming can affect other benefits, so check the current official guidance.

Caring can affect sleep, mood and physical health. Please seek support before things reach crisis point. Main carers may also be eligible for a free seasonal flu vaccination under current NHS criteria.

Read clear NHS guidance about carer’s assessments, respite care, benefits, practical help and support for young carers.

National information and advice about your rights, benefits, work, assessments, health and practical issues connected with caring.

Helpline: 0808 808 7777

Respite care means the person you support is looked after by someone else while you take a break. A carer’s assessment is an important first step if you need the council to consider support with this.