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