The funding from the Department of Health will be used by Derbyshire Carers Association to find methods of identifying and supporting carers as soon as the person they look after is diagnosed.

This will involve working in partnership with community hospitals and GP practices throughout Derbyshire.

Helen Robinson, chief executive of the association, said she was delighted with the funding, which will come from a £6.8 million national fund for the work.

She said: “The concept at the heart of this project is that if carers are identified earlier and offered support, the health and wellbeing of both carers and those they care for, will be improved.

“We are grateful to the Department of Health.”

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