About Carers NI

We're here to make life better for carers.

Working as part of Carers UK:

we give expert advice, information and support

we connect carers so no-one has to care alone

we campaign together for lasting change

we innovate to find new ways to reach and support carers

Information

We operate an advice and information service for carers and professionals, dealing with a range of issues such as carers' benefits, community care and services for carers

We provide a wide range of leaflets and booklets and a regular newsletter for carers, members and professionals

Support

We offer carers the chance to meet with other carers through our network of local groups, to share experiences and reduce the feeling of isolation.

We help new and existing carers' groups

Campaigning

We raise awareness of the role of carers and inform Government and policy makers of their needs

We help carers make their own voices heard where it counts

Tailored training

We provide training to front line staff in the voluntary and statutory sector on carers' issues and carers assessments

We provide training on The Carers and Direct Payments Act (Northern Ireland) 2002, in partnership with Health and Social Services Trusts

We provide training and consultancy work on Supporting carers in the workplace for Managers and HR representatives, as well as information sessions to their staff who are balancing work with caring responsibilities