Unpaid Carers of People Living with Dementia: Know your rights!

This guide has been written by unpaid carers of people living with dementia. They have drawn on their personal journeys navigating the health and care systems, and hope that by sharing their experiences they can help others in the same situation.

Legislation provides unpaid carers with rights as employees, the right to get support from the local council and the right to be involved in discussions about the provision of care. But many unpaid carers don't know about these rights.

This guide aims to explain your rights and the support you are entitled to. It provides advice on things to think about as a carer of someone living with dementia, and shares the real-life experiences of the carers behind this resource.