The aim of our Information Hub is to provide carers and healthcare professionals with easy access to a range of useful information and links to resources offered by local and national organisations. This should in turn to increase awareness, knowledge and understanding of support services for carers. Please click on the ‘blue title’ for more information related to each topic.

The Care Act 2014 (your rights as a carer)
A significant Act that aims to put people and their carers in control of their care and support.

Alarms
An outline of alarms available to help carers via an operation rub by Sheffield City Council.

Caring and studying
Information about specialist support that may be available to students with caring responsibilities.

Caring and working
Links to websites with information that can help carers find a balance between caring and working.

Caring for someone with dementia
Information about resources that can help anyone who is caring for a person with dementia.

Caring for someone coming out of hospital
Information to help anyone caring for a person during and after a stay in hospital.

Online resources
Links to various local and national organisations that provide practical information for carers.

Planning ahead for emergency support
Ways to find information to help carers plan ahead if financial and/or emergency support is needed.

Respites or holidays for carers
Links to organisations that specialise in offering breaks for carers and/or those they care for.

Travel and transport
Information on ways a carer can access support to help with transport in their role as a carer.

When caring comes to an end
This outlines how we can help directly or signpost carers to other supporting organisations.

Your wellbeing as a carer
The importance for carers to take time to look after themselves as well as the person they care for.