If you look after an adult who couldn’t manage without your support, we are here for you

We’re here to support you and help make things easier where we can. There’s a great deal of information and knowledge we have at Devon Carers, which we use to save you time and provide support tailored to your needs.

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Am I a carer?

  • Do you look after someone?
  • Do they have a medical condition, mental health illness or drug/alcohol addiction?
  • Would they struggle to cope without your support?

If yes – you are an unpaid carer!

Find out more about caring below or register for support now.

I am new to caring

Becoming a carer can happen gradually, or it may have been a sudden change in circumstances, we’re here to guide you.

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Read our latest Autumn 2024 Magazine, which is packed full of carers stories, information and news.

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Young carers

A young carer is someone aged 18 or under who helps look after a relative with a disability, illness, mental health condition, or drug or alcohol problem.

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Read our latest Autumn 2024 Magazine, which is packed full of carers stories, information and news.

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Registering with us

We’re here to support you and help make things easier where we can. There’s a great deal of information and knowledge we have at Devon Carers, which we use to save you time and provide support tailored to your needs.

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What if I care for someone outside of the Devon County Council area?

Devon Carers covers most of the county of Devon except Torbay and Plymouth. Cornwall, Plymouth, Torbay, Somerset and Dorset provide their own services. Still not sure? Use the postcode finder to check which local authority supports you.

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Carers UK Free Digital Resource

Carers UK have a range of digital resources available to support carers which offers support with The resources also give you access to the Jointly App which aims to help make caring easier and less stressful. As an unpaid carer in Devon you can get free access to all of Carers UK Digital Resources and… Find out more

Top Tips for the Festive Season!

The festive season for carers takes a little more planning. However, some of these top tips should help to make the festivities run more smoothly. If you become stressed, the chances are that the person you are caring for will become stressed and vice versa. Similarly, if the atmosphere in the house is calm, relaxed… Find out more
A covering image reads: DCC's update statement on personal assistants and direct payment

Devon County Council’s Update Statement on Personal Assistants and Direct Payments

This update statement provides information regarding recruiting a Personal Assistant (PA), PA quality/standards, PA conduct, contingency planning, support with managing a Direct Payment, problems in contacting DCC teams and the Direct Payments surplus reclaim process. We are aware that recruitment of PAs can be difficult. For this reason, we have had, until very recently, a… Find out more