Information for carers

Request a carers assessment

A carer is someone who looks after a partner, relative, friend, an older person or someone who has a disability or long term illness.

Rotherham currently has in excess 31,000 carers.

We have carers Support Officers who will assess your needs to support your role as a Carer.

They will provide further information on: 

  • Carers Forum
  • Carers Emergency Scheme 
  • Rotherham Parent Carers Forum 
  • Useful information for carers
  • Shared Lives scheme

If you or someone you know cares for somebody you are entitled to have a carers needs assessment.

Make a care assessment enquiry

Telephone: 01709 822330

For more information about Carers, check out The Borough that Cares Strategic Framework 2022-2025