What Is Carers Direct?
Carers Direct is a national information, advice and support service for carers in England. Available online and as a free, confidential helpline seven days a week on 0808 802 0202, it provides accurate, relevant information for carers and those who support them. Please click on the link below to take you to the website.
www.nhs.uk/carersdirect
Website Information
All information on Carers Direct is information standard accredited and was developed in conjunction with carers and national organisations.
Since its launch in Jan 2009, Carers Direct has grown to become a substantial online resource for carers and those who support them. It now has more than 1,000 articles, 12 videos and web tools available on the site.
Visitors to the website are regularly surveyed to ensure Carers Direct offers the information they need.
Carers Direct provides online blogs and forums for carers. It also has an active Facebook fan page with over 7,000 carers available and a twitter account with nearly 3,000 followers.
www.facebook.com/carersdirect
www.twitter.com/carersdirect
Telephone Enquiries
The Carers Direct helpline number is 0808 802 0202. Lines are open seven days a week, from 8am to 9pm on weekdays and 11am until 4pm on weekends and bank holidays. All calls, including mobiles are free.
