You've just become a carer. Here's what to do next.
A clear, plain-English plan based on your situation - sorted into what to do now, this month and later. Free, no account needed, and built for the UK.
The first weeks are the hardest. Here's a clear place to start.
The pathways we cover
Which condition are you caring for?
Care Journey covers eight of the most common situations. Below is an example of how a plan looks for one of them - dementia.
Stroke
Hospital discharge, rehab, mobility, fatigue
Dementia
Memory clinic, LPA, day-to-day support
Parkinson's
Medication, falls, progression planning
Mobility loss
Aids, adaptations, home assessment
Terminal illness
Palliative, hospice, end-of-life wishes
Mental health
GP, IAPT, mental capacity, crisis
Disability
PIP, accessible housing, education
Frailty
Falls, nutrition, social isolation
Week 1 - your first seven days.
Four things worth getting done in the first week. Tick them off as you go.
Week 1 plan
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Register for a needs assessment
Call your council. Every adult in England has a right to a free assessment.
Get a memory clinic referral from the GP
Ask for a diagnosis and ongoing dementia support.
Apply for Attendance Allowance
If they're over 65 and need help with daily care.
Set up a Lasting Power of Attorney
Health and finances. Easier to do now than later.
Funding is a big part of the early weeks.
The Care Funding Guide gives you the full picture - every benefit and allowance you could be entitled to - in about 15 minutes.
Care Journey is live - and it's free.
Answer a few questions and get your own plan, sorted into what to do now, this month and later. A couple of minutes, no account needed.
Get in touch
Questions about caring? We're here.
Tell us what you're facing, or send us a thought on how Care Journey could help more. We read every message.
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