Resources

Information For Carers

Access to high quality and timely information is vital for unpaid carers in overcoming some of the challenges associated with caring.

We provide a wide range of information for unpaid carers and those working with them. This includes a factsheets, referral forms, guides and links to other digital locations.

However, should you be unable to find the information, notice something missing or a broken link, contact us and let us know.

Factsheets for carers

Title	Content	Link
Factsheet 1 – Looking after someone	Essential information for carers, focusing on self-care, managing stress, and accessing support. It emphasises the …	Download
Factsheet 10 – Personal Independence Payment (PIP)	A benefit that helps with some of the extra costs caused by long term ill-health …	Download
Factsheet 11 – Direct Payments	A payment that can be made to people who are eligible to receive community care …	Download
Factsheet 2 – How to get help	Information of where to go for help, information and support. Including benefits, assessment and other …	Download
Factsheet 3 – Carer’s Assessments	Guidance and information about the assessment process for you (as a carer) and the cared …	Download
Factsheet 5 – Welfare Benefits Factsheet	A brief list of the various welfare benefits that may be available to you as …	Download
Factsheet 6 – Disability Living Allowance (Adults)	DLA is a tax-free benefit for disabled people who need help with mobility or care …	Download
Factsheet 8 – Attendance Allowance	Attendance Allowance is a state benefit that helps with the extra costs of long-term illness …	Download
Factsheet 9 – Carers Allowance	Carer’s Allowance is a non-means tested payment to help you look after someone. Carer’s Allowance …	Download

Refer to one of our services online

Title	Content	Link
Money Matters	Our specialist team offer a range of one-to-one information, guidance and support to help keep you and your family on your feet. Let us help put you in control of your household finances through our specialist and comprehensive guidance.	Link
Catch Up	We are here to provide specialist and comprehensive benefits advice tailored to your unique situation	Link
Young Carers	We are a dedicated project for Young and Young Adult Carers in Carmarthenshire providing support for 5 -25 year olds, regardless of where they live in the county.	Link
Hospital Discharge Service	Helping you to be involved in discharge planning arrangements and supporting you at discharge planning meetings.	Link
Community Discharge Service	Access to carer specific support, including Carers Needs Assessments, carer breaks, support groups, etc. to help maintain your caring role and prevent further hospital admissions.	Link
Carers Support Pembrokeshire	We can provide support to help you manage your caring role and work towards improved wellbeing. To help you access this service, we can visit you at home and provide flexible, time limited support to meet your individual needs.	Link

Young Carers (5-16 years) and Young Adult Carers (16-25 years)

Title	Content	Link
Young & Young Adult Carer factsheet	A handy guide of the support available to carers between the age of 5 years …	Download
Young Carers Service leaflet	A trifold leaflet, available to share. You are welcome to share a link, send by …	Download

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Resources

Information For Carers

Factsheets for carers

Refer to one of our services online

Links to other information

Link to Carers Wales information resources:

Links to Carmarthenshire County Council guidance:

Young Carers (5-16 years) and Young Adult Carers (16-25 years)

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