
Understanding the legal rights and protections available to you as an unpaid carer.
If you're a carer then you have certain rights. These include employment rights, the right to request a Carer's Assessment, and access to financial support. Understanding your rights can help you get the support you need.
As a carer you have legal rights at work including:
Find out more about caring and working and support at work.
You have a legal right to a Carer's Assessment from your local council. This looks at how caring affects your life and what support could help you. You can request one regardless of whether the person you care for has had their own assessment.
You may be entitled to financial help including:
Our team can help you understand your rights and access the support you are entitled to.