Carer's rights

Part of: Support for carers

Carers are legally entitled to protection, support, and recognition.

Your rights as a carer include:

The right to a Carer’s Assessment (if eligible)
Needs Assessment for the person you care for, accessed through a request for social care support
Access to local information and advice, even if you self-fund or haven’t had a formal assessment
Certain health rights
Employment rights, including flexible working and unpaid emergency leave
Access to support services, including financial help, respite care and training to support your role
Protection against discrimination or harassment because of caring responsibilities

Carers UK offers free confidential advice on your rights as a carer. They also publish self-advocacy guides for carers.

Call 0808 808 7777 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm) or email advice@carersuk.org.

Carers Trust has information to help unpaid carers receive the support they are entitled to, including support for working carers.

Acas provides free employment advice, including help with workplace discrimination.

Call 0300 123 1100 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm) or use text relay 18001 0300 123 1100 if you cannot hear or speak on the phone.

Trafford Carers Centre provides support services, information, and advocacy for carers.

Call 0161 848 2400 (Monday to Thursday, 9am to 8pm, Friday 9am to 4pm) or email info@traffordcarerscentre.org.uk.

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