cancer care map logo
hero

Support for Carers | Help and Support

05 June 2023 - by David Allen

With an estimated 1.1 million carers in the UK supporting people living with cancer, we know that finding the right help and support can make an incredible difference to both the lives of patients and their carers. You’ll find hundreds of services on our Cancer Care Map that do just that, but to mark Carer’s Week, we’d like to highlight just a few of the organisations that offer help, guidance and respite with carers in mind.

Carers UK

Charity and community group providing advice, support and information to carers through a telephone helpline and digital resources. It also campaigns for carer’s rights and policy change and works with authorities to improve carer support and services.

Carers Trust

Trust providing information, resources and support to carers. People can find information on benefits and finances, being a young carer, sitting and befriending services, respite care, employment, study support and healthcare for carers and their loved ones. It also signposts to other carer support organisations and services nationwide.

Carers First

Charity providing information and advice to unpaid carers of all ages. It supports carers with practical information on employment issues, accessing respite, navigating conversations with medical and social care professionals, benefits and financial advice, training, social activities and finding support groups. The Carers Hub is available daily, where carers can talk with specialised support staff via the telephone helpline and the online forum.

Carers Direct Helpline by NHS

NHS helpline that provides free and confidential advice, information and support to unpaid carers in England. The helpline can put callers in touch with specialist national or local sources of help, including social care departments, respite centres, specialist charities and other carer support groups. Call the helpline on: 0300 123 1053

If you’d like us to feature another organisation that you are involved with, please contact us at hello@cancercaremap.org.


Latest Articles

See all Articles

12 March 2024 — David Allen

Support for Prostate Cancer in the UK | Prostate Cancer Awareness

Each year, more than 50,000 men in the UK are diagnosed with prostate cancer making it the most common cancer in men. That means 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. For this Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we take a look at some of the incredible support organisations specialising in supporting those living with prostate cancer in the UK.

08 March 2024 — Cancer Care Map

IWD 2024 | Meet the Women behind Cancer Care Map

International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women across the world. This year, we'd like to take the opportunity to introduce you to the inspiring women behind Cancer Care Map; our team members and trustees, without whom, we would not be able to do what we do.

Supported by:

NHS England, support organisations and cancer charities across the UK

Maintained by:
Sivoxi

© 2020 Cancer Care Map ®