If you help another person who needs support to live in their home then you may be a Carer. The person you care for could be mentally or physically disabled, ill or elderly and frail. They could be your parent, child, partner, relative or friend
How Lewisham Adult Social Care assess the support and help you might be eligible for.
Tel: 020 8314 7777Email: Gateway@lewisham.gov.ukOpening hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Tel: 020 8699 8686Email: info@carerslewisham.org.uk
If you're finding it difficult to navigate the mind field of jargon that can often be used by professionals in the care and support occupations Think Local Act Personal have a useful Jargon Buster that can help carers understand the language that is commonly used in care and support work.
More information can be found on the Carers UK website: Help and Advice