A family carer is someone who looks after a relative or friend who needs help.
Family carers are not paid staff.
They care because they want to help someone they love.
Many people with a learning disability live with their families and get most of their support from them.
A person with a learning disability may also care for a friend or relative who needs help.
Here are some places that can help you as a carer in Surrey:
Connect to Support Surrey is a website with information and local services for carers.
It is good for finding help quickly.
Surrey County Council gives information about carers’ assessments, benefits and breaks from caring.
It helps you to understand your rights as a carer.
Action for Carers Surrey has free, independent support for unpaid carers aged 5 to 105 in Surrey. It offers advice, events, groups and lots of information.
Mencap supports people with a learning disability and their families. It helps with information, advice and services.
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