Sheffield Carers Centre provides support, information and advice for adults who provide unpaid care for family and friends who are disabled, ill, frail, have mental health problems or addiction issues. Carers might be caring for more than one person, and doing so for varying amounts of time.

All unpaid carers in Sheffield can access support from Sheffield Carers Centre by registering on their website. Carers then receive a Welcome Pack and the regular Newsletter featuring useful information, key dates, top tips and other advice. Registering also gets you a Carer Card which provides discounts and offers on a range of products and services.

Carer’s needs assessment

All Carers now have the same legal rights as the people they care for, to have their needs assessed. Sheffield Carers Centre is responsible for carrying out Carers Needs Assessments for adult carers on behalf of Sheffield City Council. This process looks at how a caring situation is impacting your life, and the measures that can be taken in order to improve your wellbeing. Carers under the age of 18 can also have a carer’s assessment and Sheffield Young Carers can provide information on this.

Carer’s advice line

Carers can discuss any aspect of their caring role or the impact it is having on their wellbeing by phoning the confidential Carer Advice Line on 0114 272 8362 and speaking to a specialist Carer Adviser.

Other services

• Carer Activities – a range of weekly or monthly activities that are a great opportunity to meet other carers and have a break from caring. This includes: Carers Café (10am second Friday of the month at room G46 of Sheffield Town Hall S1 2HH); book groups; crafts; sports; walking; and a choir. Full details on their website or email events@sheffieldcarers.org.uk
• Carers Support Groups – access to a range of peer-led and social activities
• Carer Connect – an opportunity for carers to speak to one of their team of volunteers on a regular basis
• Plan for an Emergency – resources to help you write an emergency action plan
• Time for a Break – aims to support you to have a break from your caring role