Guidance for those who provide unpaid care to friends or family

The government have issued guidance  for anyone in England who cares, unpaid, for a friend or family member who, due to a lifelong condition, illness, disability, serious injury, a mental health condition or an addiction, cannot cope without their support. 

If everyone is well and you cannot deliver care while social distancing, you can continue to provide essential care and travel to deliver this care. Click here  for information on what to do if someone has symptoms or a positive test for coronavirus.

If you're a carer in another part of the UK you should check the information relevant to your area: Scotland , Northern Ireland, Wales