Are you an unpaid carer aged 18 or over? If you spend time looking after someone who depends on you because they are ill, frail, or disabled, Carers Plus Yorkshire is here to help.
Our Adult Carer Service offers free and confidential advice for unpaid carers across Scarborough, Whitby, Ryedale, Hambleton, and Richmondshire. We support those caring for friends or relatives with disabilities, illnesses, mental health conditions, or drug/alcohol problems. Specialist workers are also available for parent carers.
What we offer:
- Impartial information and guidance
- Support to maximise your income
- A listening ear and emotional support
- Signposting and referrals to other services
- Help navigating obstacles and challenges
- Opportunities for social connection
- Family and bubble support
- Advocacy – giving you a voice
We understand the impact caring can have on your emotional and physical health. Whether you need practical help, emotional support, or advice on managing finances and family life, our team is here for you.
Hear from our carers: Nasr, aged 71, shares: “The mindfulness course I did with Carers Plus Yorkshire was really useful as I provide care 24/7. Joining a carers support service is really important, and a very positive step for me and my wife. I feel a sense of belonging.”
All support is free and confidential. We welcome carers from all backgrounds and communities.
To find out more or make a referral, please contact us or complete our online referral form.
Who is the Adult Carers Service for?
Unpaid Carers aged over 18 years;
- Who have a significant caring role, including looking after a friend or relative with a disability, illness, mental health condition, or drug/alcohol problem.
- Who are experiencing an impact of care such as excessive or inappropriate caring that affects emotional health & physical health.
- Who provide support with practical tasks, emotional support, family management, financial support, physical & personal care or those who are parent carers.