Carers
A CARER IS AN UNPAID CARER TO AN ADULT OR CHILD with an illness, disability, frailty, mental health problems or substance misuse issues
We would like to recognise all our patients who are carers and so invite you to let us know so we can add you to our Carers Register. We want to ensure you receive advice, support and information of how to access a range of specialist services.
Sheffield Carers Centre:
Sheffield Carers Service | free support for carers | Sheffield UK
Advice line: 0114 272 8362
Provides information and advice to unpaid carers in Sheffield who provide support – practical and/or emotional – to an adult or child with an illness, disability, frailty, mental health problems or substance misuse issues.
Run support groups, legal advice clinic, emergency planning and access to grants.
Carers can self-refer for carer’s assessment which provides an opportunity to discuss the impact of your caring role with a Carer Advisors, who will discuss the support you might need and help put this in place. Self-Refer here: Carer’s Assessment | Sheffield Carers Service (2026)
Sheffield Young Carers:
Sheffield Young Carers | Dedicated to helping young carers across Sheffield
Provides support to children and young people aged 8-25 who are living in Sheffield and caring for someone at home, usually a family member, with physical or mental illness and/or a disability. Also support children and young people aged 8-25 who live in Sheffield and are affected by drug and alcohol issues in their family (now or in the past).
Sheffield Carer Connect:
Support for carers in Sheffield – Carer Connect
AI-powered digital assistant to get 24/7 expert advice, reminders about local events, and wellbeing advice delivered straight to your WhatsApp. No passwords, no logins, just the help you need, when you need it.
Sheffield Parent Cares Forum:
Peer support for parent or carer of a child or young person with additional needs in Sheffield. Run information sessions, groups and 121 support.
Sheffield City Council:
Information on support is available if you look after someone Information for carers | Sheffield City Council
Carers leave:
Anyone who is legally classed as an employee can take time off to help a dependant who needs long-term care. The law is the Carer’s Leave Act 2023. Find out more here Carer’s leave – Acas
Benefits and financial support if you’re caring for someone:
Gov UK https://www.gov.uk/browse/benefits/help-for-carers
Self-care:
Mind self-care tips How to support yourself while caring for someone else | Mind
Cares UK looking after yourself information Looking after yourself | Carers UK
Carers Digital Well being pack:
https://dementiacarers.org.uk/what-we-do/dementia-carer-support-services/carer-support-line/
Carer Digital Wellbeing Pack-Space to Breathe:
