Additional support for carers

Support and resources for individuals

While you are waiting for your needs assessment, you might be thinking about other important matters like finances, employment, and personal relationships.

There are understanding and compassionate services that can support you.

Local support

Adult social care and wellbeing - the services help people live independently, stay healthy, and support carers. They provide daily living assistance, care services, and mental health support
Health and wellbeing - help residents stay healthy, support mental health, and promote healthy lifestyles
Age UK Northamptonshire - supports older people to live independently and improve their quality of life. They offer services like home help, advice, social activities, and health support

National resources

Care Choices - a guide to over 3000 care and nursing homes and any other care providers within the UK
Mind UK - mental health charity that provides support, information and campaigns for individuals with mental health problems
Dementia UK - a free charity that provides support and advice to people with dementia and their families
Alzheimer's Society - a charity that supports people with dementia and their carers
Dementia care and support NHS - NHS information about care homes, NHS care, social services and financial support
MND Association - a charity focused on improving access to care, researching and campaigning
Parkinson's UK - supports people affected by Parkinson's disease. They provide information, fund research, and offer support services to improve quality of life
MS Society - a charitable organisation that supports people with multiple sclerosis (MS)
Huntington's Disease Association - a charity that supports individuals with the disease and their families. They aim to improve care and support services
Headway - a UK charity that supports people affected by brain injury. They provide vital support, information, and services to help improve life after brain injury
Change Grow Live - a charity that helps people improve their lives by tackling drug and alcohol misuse, homelessness, and abuse

Government support

For information on government support and to access a range of government services, see:

Last updated 21 February 2025