My caring role has changed or ended
A caring role can change gradually or very suddenly. Whatever has happened, you can find information and support here, at your own pace.
What's happening for you?
Choose the option that feels closest. We'll only show you information that may be useful for that situation.
Your role may feel different now
You might still be closely involved, even if the amount or type of support you provide has changed. Choose what feels closest.
If they've moved into residential care
A move into residential care can bring relief, worry, sadness, guilt or a mixture of feelings. Your relationship hasn't ended just because your caring role has changed.
You may want to ask the care home how you can stay involved, review any benefits or practical arrangements that have changed, and give yourself time to adjust to a different routine.
If they need less support from you now
Having fewer caring responsibilities can be positive and still take some getting used to. You may have more time while still feeling responsible or finding it difficult to switch off.
It can be useful to review any benefits or services affected by the change and think, in your own time, about what you would like more space for.
You don't have to manage this alone
This can be an extremely difficult time. You may be continuing to care while also dealing with uncertainty, difficult conversations and practical decisions.
Practical information can reduce some uncertainty
Ask the health or care team what to expect and who you should contact if something changes. You are allowed to ask questions and say when something isn't clear.
Our resources directory can also help you find relevant local and national services.
Your needs still matter too
It can be difficult to think about yourself when your focus is on someone you care about. If you need to talk, ask for help or simply tell someone how you're coping, support is available.
We're sorry that the person you cared for has died
There may be practical things to deal with alongside everything you're feeling. You don't need to look at all of this now. Choose what would be most useful today.
Practical things after someone dies
You may need information about registering a death, Tell Us Once, benefits and other practical arrangements. You do not have to work through everything at once.
If you'd like support with bereavement
Grief affects people in different ways and there is no timetable for how you should feel. You may want support now, later, or not at all.
There is no rush to decide what's next
Caring may have shaped your routines, relationships and day-to-day life for a long time. You don't need to fill that space immediately. When you're ready, you might want to reconnect with people, activities, work or learning — but there is no expectation to do so.
Whatever the reason, it's still a significant change
Caring can end because circumstances, relationships, services or living arrangements change. You don't need a particular reason for that change to affect you.
Check what may need updating
If your caring role has ended, changes to benefits, services or employment arrangements may need to be reported. Our information and resources can help you work out where to start.
Give yourself time to adjust
A routine built around caring can take time to change. If you're unsure what support is still available or simply want to talk through what's happened, contact us.
I'm thinking about what comes next for me
If caring has reduced or ended and you're ready to think about yourself again, we can help you find groups, activities, information and other support.
Start wherever feels manageable
You might want to reconnect with people, make time for your health, return to something you enjoyed, or think about work or learning. There is no order you need to do these things in.
Would you rather talk to someone?
If your caring role has changed or ended and you're not sure what support or information may still be useful, contact us and tell us what's happening.
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
212H Boaler Street, Liverpool L6 6AE
Need urgent help?
Liverpool Carers Centre is not an emergency service. If you or the person you care for needs urgent help, use the appropriate service below.
You need urgent health advice
Call NHS 111 if you need medical help right now and it is not a life-threatening emergency.
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