Am I a carer?
Lots of people support someone close to them without realising
they are a carer. You might help a parent, partner, family member,
friend or neighbour with everyday things.
Liverpool Carers Centre is here to support unpaid carers across Liverpool.
You are not alone
Whether you need advice, emotional support, wellbeing activities or just someone to talk to, Liverpool Carers Centre is here for you.
You might already support someone if you...
Check on someone every day
Making sure they are safe, okay and have what they need.
Help with appointments
Booking appointments, attending visits or helping manage care.
Support someone emotionally
Being there during difficult times and helping them day to day.
Help with shopping, cooking or bills
Supporting someone with everyday life and practical tasks.
Could you be a carer?
Caring doesn't always look like people expect it to. Answer a couple of quick questions to see whether what you do could mean you're a carer.
Do you regularly support someone?
Tick anything that sounds like you. There are no right or wrong answers. Nothing you select here is stored or sent to us.
Caring can look different for everyone
You don't have to live with someone or provide personal care to be a carer. You might support:
- a partner or parent
- a child who needs additional support
- a brother or sister
- a friend or neighbour
You might also be balancing caring with work, school, college or university.
You don't need to be sure
If you're wondering whether you're a carer, you can still ask for help. You don't need to receive Carer's Allowance or have a formal diagnosis for the person you support before speaking to someone about your situation.
You support someone.
We support you.
If you think you may be supporting someone in a caring role, or you are already caring for someone and would like to know what help is available, contact Liverpool Carers Centre.
You don't need to know which service or type of support to ask for. Tell us what's happening and we'll help you work out what to do next.
Call 0151 705 2307Contact Liverpool Carers Centre
212H Boaler Street, Liverpool, L6 6AE
Need urgent help?
If someone is in immediate danger or there is a medical emergency, call 999.
For urgent medical help that is not a 999 emergency, call NHS 111.
If you need someone to talk to, you can call Samaritans on 116 123, free, 24 hours a day.
If you are under 19 and need support, you can call Childline on 0800 1111.
Liverpool Carers Centre is not an emergency service. For carers support, contact us Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
I just help them every day...
If that sounds familiar, Liverpool Carers Centre is here for you too.
