Support for carers
Unpaid carer's grant
North Somerset Council Adult Social Services are offering one off grants of up to £3000 to support local, not for profit organisations in projects that support unpaid carers.
Applications open from 1 April 2025.
Deadline for applications in first round is 17 April.
Please see attached information for more details and how to apply.
Please note, the application form does not pass accessibility checks. The main issues are:
- table regularity and merged cells
If you need an accessible version of this document, please email us at digitalteam@n-somerset.gov.uk.
Getting started as a carer
More information about what support is available for carers, if you are eligible for benefits, and the Rally Round service
How to request a carers assessment
A carer’s assessment lets you talk about your caring role, the impact it may have and what support may be available
Your rights as a carer
More information on your rights as a carer, and what you can expect in a caring role
Plan for a crisis and pathways to immediate help
Our tips to be prepared in case an emergency prevents you from carrying out your caring role, and other options available if you need urgent or immediate caring support
Respite breaks and Shared Lives
More information on how carer's can access support to take respite breaks, or join the Shared Lives programme, where a paid carer shares their home to help a person live independently
Carer's strategy
Our Carer’s strategy outlines how organisations in North Somerset will support carers of all ages from 2024-29
Young carers
More information about the support offered to young carers (under the age of 18) from Alliance Homes
Support for unpaid carers in employment or volunteering
More information on the Opportunity North Somerset service, which provides job support to unpaid carers looking to enter the workforce