- Caring About Carers - http://www.carers.gov.uk/
Department of Health site with news, publications, policy and guidance. Includes benefits information.
- Contact a Family - http://www.cafamily.org.uk/
Charity supporting families with disabled children. Information on specific conditions and rare disorders, family contact service, campaigns and publications.
- Carers Online - http://www.carersonline.org.uk/
Partnership site bringing together information for carers. Includes emergency advice, campaigns, directory, news and publications.
- Carers Christian Fellowship - http://www.carerschristianfellowship.org.uk/
Local groups, fellowship days, personal support, contact with other carers and a newsletter.
- Crossroads - Caring for Carers - http://www.crossroads.org.uk/
Charity providing short term breaks to carers in their own homes. Guide to local schemes, newsletter, fundraising events and information for volunteers.
- Brighton Crossroads - http://www.brightoncrossroads.org.uk/
Helps and supports people who care for a disabled, ill or elderly person at home. How to ask for help, area covered and services provided.
- BBC - Ring Around Carers - http://www.bbc.co.uk/england/ringaroundcarers/
Offers a weekly telephone meeting for carers. How the service works and how to join plus stories and videos.
- CarersNet - http://www.carers.net/
The Coalition of Carers in Scotland. Includes local groups, young carers' groups, statistics and information for professional and home carers.
- Birmingham Carers - http://www.birmingham-carers.org.uk/
Birmingham Carers Support Services offer forums, news, advice and information about advocacy, befriending, support, money, free phones and voluntary work.
- Birmingham Carers Association, BCA - http://www.carer.org.uk/
Campaigns for carers rights and gives information and support to carers. Support letters requested following budget slash by the council.
- Natterjacks Furness Young Carers - http://www.natterjacks.org.uk/
Support, advice and information for young carers in the Furness area. The Natterjacks Project.
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