Support for informal carers
Are you an informal carer for someone close to you? At Helan, we know that role can be demanding at times. Luckily, you don’t have to do it alone. Our Social Work department supports you with practical solutions and emotional support.
What is informal care?
If you provide long-term, unpaid support to someone in need of care within your close circle, you are an informal carer. This could mean helping a partner, parent or child, but also another family member, friend or acquaintance. In other words, you support someone in your environment who is chronically ill, has a disability or needs care.
Make sure you register as the contact person for the person you care for. That way, we can quickly reach you with any questions or updates regarding the care file.
Official recognition as an informal carer
You can apply for official recognition as an informal carer through your health insurance fund. You will then receive:
- general recognition
- or recognition within the framework of a social right, for example to apply for informal care leave
Extra support for informal carers
As an informal carer, you deserve the best support. That’s why our social workers are here to guide you and help you apply for specific benefits and services.
Leave schemes for informal carers
Do you care for a family member or someone close to you? Various leave schemes allow you to take the time you need to provide that care.
Financial support
There are many premiums, reimbursements and financial allowances available for informal carers and people in need of care. Find out which financial support you are entitled to.
Helan support for informal carers
Home care, temporary respite care, patient transport and much more. Helan’s services are there to support you as an informal carer.
Aids and tips to help you live independently at home for longer
Want to reduce the risk of falls? Looking for smart and safe ways to organise your home? Our occupational therapists share practical tips to help you. That way, you can work step by step towards an even safer home.
Take care of yourself as an informal carer
To be able to care well for someone else, you first need to take good care of yourself. Fortunately, as an informal carer, you don’t have to do that alone.
Helan Healthcare Shop
Whether you’re looking for products to help you stay healthy and fit or a wheelchair for your rehabilitation, you’ll find high-quality medical and healthcare equipment at the Helan Healthcare Shop.