Organisations for carers

Carers Trust is a new charity which was formed by the merger of The Princess Royal Trust for Carers and Crossroads Care in April 2012. They work to improve support, services and recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or addiction problems

Carers Direct is a national information, advice and support service for carers in England.

Carers Information is a website which provides resources to support informal carers.

Carers UK is charity set up to help the millions of people who care for families or friends.

Carers Week is a partnership of nine national charities that organise an annual carers week.

DirectGov is the government's website for carers.

Family Lives is a national charity providing help and support in all aspects of family life.

Young Carers is an innovative, online service for Young Carers from The Princess Royal Trust for Carers.

Mumsnet - product reviews, parenting tips and advice for parents

The New Maudsley Approach - a resource for professionals and carers of people with eating disorders

See also the Looking After Yourself and Useful Information pages on the Beat Carers' Forum.