• Virtual cuppa for carers organised by Mobilise: carers having regular supportive chats online
• April 23 Coronavirus guidance from CarersUK
• Coronavirus: Temporary carer’s allowance easements in response to cv-19 outbreak (Disability Rights UK)
• COVID-19: Supporting autistic people and people with learning disabilities (Social Care Institute for Excellence)
• Carers Week June 8-14 2020: Making caring visible
A carer looks after a loved one who needs help with daily living. They don't do this as a paid job. It is important to remember that carers have rights too, including young carers. These pages list links to where you can get lots of information and advice:
- Young Carers
- Power of Attorney and Court of Protection
- Carers Advocacy: Frequently Asked Questions
- Carers' Rights
The Brain Charity delivers the Carers Advocacy service for residents who live within the boundaries of Liverpool City Council. By the way, Liverpool CVS has a free interactive online parenting guides for Liverpool residents.
- About our Carers Advocacy service at our centre in Liverpool
- We can also provide counselling, and specialist legal advice.
- The library at The Brain Charity's centre includes many resources for carers, including
The Carer's Handbook: Essential Information and Support for All Those in a Caring Role.
The Brain Changer Arts Project
Thanks to generous funding from BBC Children in Need, The Brain Charity is providing dance and art workshops for children and young people, with Physiotherapy Through Dance and Occupational Therapy Through Art.
To find out more or suggest a child who might benefit from The Brain Changer Arts Project, fill out the form below and we'll be in touch.
If you would like to also receive general updates about the work The Brain Charity does, tick ' please send me everything'.
