Get more information and advice

If you are a carer, the following organisations and charities provide information, advice and support with your caring role.

Caring for someone with dementia

The Dementia Care Advisory Service provides advice and support to people diagnosed with dementia, their carers, families and friends. 

The Dementia Care Advisory Service for Younger People offers support to individuals affected by Young Onset Dementia, their carers, family and friends.

Find out more about local dementia support.

Care in a person's home

Home care services provide help for someone to live at home as independently as possible.

Home carers can help with essential tasks including:

• Getting in and out of bed
• Bathing
• Personal care
• Dressing
• Meal and drink preparation
• Assistance with medication
• Attending appointments

To find local home care services and where to go for guidance read our support at home page.

Help with money

There are many costs associated with looking after someone. Read our page on financial help for carers for information on what benefits you maybe entitled to.

If you are a parent caring for a disabled child

If you are a parent or guardian who looks after a child with disabilities, a long-term health condition, or learning difficulties, you may be entitled to support from one of our social care teams.

Information, advice and guidance

The Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust have created a handbook for carers which gives practical information and financial, and emotional support available to carers from a range of local and national organisations. 

Explore our community directory to find a variety of services and organisations offering support to carers, including:

• Local day care and short breaks services
• Support groups for carers
• Information, advice and guidance services for carers
• Safety products such as personal alarms, fall detectors, GPS tracker

The Carers Trust website has information for carers who are caring for someone with:

• Dementia or Alzheimer's
• Learning disability
• Alcohol or substance misuse issues