Information, advice and links to support
A carer is someone of any age who looks after or intends to look after a child, relative, partner, friend or neighbour in need of help because they have an illness, disability, frailty or a substance misuse problem. The care provided may be personal, emotional, practical or supervisory and is unpaid.
If you support someone who would struggle to manage without your help, you are a carer. Please look at the definitions below and click the link that matches your situation.
“I’m 18 or older and I help to support another adult that would struggle to manage without me.”
You are an adult carer. Click the link to access information on support available to you in North East Lincolnshire.
“I’m a young person under 18 and regularly help to support another adult or child.”
You are a young carer. Click the link to access information on support available to you in North East Lincolnshire.
“I’m 18 or older and I help to support a child with additional needs that would struggle to manage without me.”
You are a parent carer, regardless of whether you are a parent. Click the link to access information on support available to you in North East Lincolnshire.
“I am an individual looking to start supporting, or already supporting, carers as part of my working role.”
You are a professional supporting carers. Click the link to access information on support available to you in North East Lincolnshire.
Page last updated: 17 April 2024