Carer Support Dorset

Carer Support Dorset work with us in partnership recognising, supporting and valuing unpaid carers of all ages across the Dorset Council area.

Whether you are new to caring, or if you've been a carer for some time, Carer Support Dorset is your first stop for free independent information, advice, or support. They are the lead carer organisation and main point of contact for carers in Dorset.

They are a listening organisation and act as a community to support you as a carer. They can connect you with all the services Dorset Council offer.

Register as a carer with Carer Support Dorset

If you want help and support, you need to register with Carer Support Dorset.

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All the services are free and will be tailored to your needs. The range of services they provide include:

help in understanding your rights as a carer
access to the Carer Friendly ID Card, offering various discounts across the county
information on support options to give you a break from caring responsibilities
personalised financial support, including benefits and debt advice, energy-saving guidance, and help balancing work or education with your caring role
guidance on hospital admission and discharge, including advice on accessing a 'Carer Passport' for use in hospitals, which provides benefits such as discounts, parking assistance, and more
information about local carers' groups - providing opportunity to compare notes and learn from the experiences of other carers
resources to help manage the impact of your caring role and support your emotional well-being, including access to free counselling services
regular newsletters with updates on local events
support and guidance for when your caring role comes to an end, including help after the loss of the person you care for
help to get a carer's assessment from the council and explain how it will benefit you
information about in-case-of-emergency planning