I want to know about my rights as a carer

Did you know?

A carer is a person who is unpaid and looks after or supports someone who needs help with their day-to-day life due to reasons such as:

  • their age
  • a long-term illness
  • disability
  • mental health
  • substance misuse
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What the Care Act says

From April 2015, care and support in England changed for the better.

What the Care Act says
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Free carer health checks

Get a free NHS Health Check to maintain and improve your health.

NHS health checks
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Free leisure pass for carers

You could be entitled to a free leisure pass to access discounts on a range of activities.

Free leisure pass for carers
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Support for carers in an emergency

Apply for a Barnet Emergency Card to keep the people you are caring for safe in the event something happens to you.

Support for carers in an emergency
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Carers allowance

Find out if you are eligible for an allowance to help you look after someone who needs to be cared for.

Carer's allowance
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Carer's assessment

We can review your needs as a carer and help you find out what additional support you are entitled to.

Assessing your needs