You've just become a carer.
Here's what to do next.
A clear, week-by-week action plan based on your specific situation - free, practical, and built for the UK.
Choose a pathway
Which condition are you caring for?
Pick the situation that's closest. You can change later - care needs evolve.
This is a sample plan. When you start Care Journey your plan will be fully personalised to your situation.
Sample plan - Dementia
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.
You'll get a full plan when you start.
Twelve weeks of guided actions, local resource lookups, and ready-made scripts for the calls you'll need to make.