Hi Sally,
wel222 Welcome to Chill and congratulations on your very first post on Chill4us.
As you are new to caring I don’t want to overload you with info to start with but this might be a good place to start if you haven’t already checked the site out .. it gives the basics about what you should be entitled to such as Carers Assessments, Carers Rights, and practical support, carers wellbeing.
http://www.nhs.uk/CarersDirect/guide/Pa ... ghome.aspxIf there is anything you specifically want to know about please post/ask – if you could tell us a bit more about who you look after such as what is up with the person you care for, if they are old or young - only as much as you feel comfy with until you get to know us better, then we can offer specific suggestions for you.
I have been a member of Chill for several years now and I found it a huge help when I was looking after my dear late Dad who had a series of strokes, now I still stay with Chill still for a bit of support, and as before when I was a family Carer to offer support and advice if it is something I have had personal experience of …
Liz xx gpr wo3