Online support for carers and their employers
Carers UK provides online support for unpaid carers and businesses that employee them.
Carers UK Digital Resource for Carers
Carers UK's Digital Resources for Carers provides online support to unpaid carers looking after a loved one who is older, disabled or seriously ill.
The website is free to access. You will need to create an account using a free access code that can be provided by your employer. If you are an unpaid carer in Thurrock and either don't have an employer or your employer does not have an access code, you can use the access code DGTL1974.
Carers UK's Digital Resources for Carers
Employers for Carers (EfC) Digital
Employers for Carers (EfC) Digital is for businesses that are members of Carers UK's EfC forum. It can help employers fulfil their duty to support employees who have a caring responsibility
It should be used by staff who either:
- are line managers
- have responsibility for employee well-being – for example, HR, equality and inclusion teams
The site provides access to:
- case studies
- legislation and model policies
- good practice
- online learning
- essential guides for employers, line managers and working carers
You will need your organisation's Carers UK membership code to access the site. If your organisation is a small or medium-sized organisation in Thurrock, you can access this service using our membership details. Email our commissioning team below for details.
Employers for Carers (EfC) Digital
Contact us
For any further advice, contact Thurrock First.
: 01375 511 000
: thurrock.first@thurrock.gov.uk
Main opening hours are Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm.
Limited service on Monday to Friday from 7am to 9am and 5pm to 7pm, and on weekends and bank holidays from 7am to 7pm.
Read more about Thurrock First.