If you don’t get a payment, you can still ask for help

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There is a lot of support available for carers, from payments to home help and respite care.

Some carers think that you have to ‘prove’ that you are a carer before getting help. They think that only people who receive a Carer Payment, Carer Allowance or Carer Supplement can get other help available for carers.

But even if you can’t get a government payment, you can still use many other services to help you and the person you care for.

Getting help

Asking for help is important. We know that carers cope best when they have help and support.

Think about what would help you and the person you care for. You can get many sorts of services and support, such as:

  • help at home – such as help with meals, cleaning or repairs
  • counselling to help you to deal with stress or anxiety
  • online coaching to help you learn new skills
  • financial help to make changes to your home –  to help the person you care for to move around and do things safely
  • equipment – to help with moving, care or communication, such as a wheelchair or walker, oxygen equipment, or alarms and monitors
  • respite care – to let you take a break while someone else takes care of the person you care for

Talk to someone about what would help you and what help is available in your local area. You can call: