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Helpful Links for the Sandwich Generation: Caring in Both Directions

  • Writer: Sonia Sandhu
    Sonia Sandhu
  • Apr 14
  • 2 min read

Being part of the sandwich generation – caring for ageing parents and raising children, is a powerful and often invisible role. It’s a life of love, loyalty, and logistics… and it can be exhausting.

At Care Finder Assist (CFA), we see you. We know the emotional toll of juggling care responsibilities with work, parenting, and daily life. And while we provide free expert help to families seeking private care, we also want to connect you to wider support that can help you breathe a little easier.

Below is a list of carefully selected, trustworthy links to help you care for your loved ones – and yourself.


Support with Caring for Older Adults

  1. NHS Social Care Guide A comprehensive overview of adult social care, assessments, and funding. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support/

  2. Age UK – Advice for Carers Guidance for anyone caring for older parents or relatives, including legal and financial considerations. https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/care/

  3. Carers UK – Support for Unpaid Carers Everything from carer rights and benefits to emotional well-being and community support. https://www.carersuk.org/

  4. SOLLA – Society of Later Life Advisers Search for accredited financial advisers who specialise in later life planning. https://societyoflaterlifeadvisers.co.uk/

  5. Which? Elderly Care Hub Neutral, detailed advice on care options, funding, and what to expect. https://www.which.co.uk/later-life-care


Parenting While Supporting Ageing Parents

  1. Family Lives – Parenting Support Expert tips and emotional support for parents managing family challenges. https://www.familylives.org.uk/

  2. Young Minds – Support for Children in Caring Families Resources to help children understand caregiving, illness, and emotional resilience. https://youngminds.org.uk/


Mental Health & Self-Care for You

  1. Mind UK – Mental Health Support for Carers Practical tools and guidance for managing stress, burnout, and anxiety. https://www.mind.org.uk/

  2. The Sleep Charity – Rest Support for Busy Carers & Parents Tips and routines to improve sleep quality when you’re running on empty. https://thesleepcharity.org.uk/


Private Care Support — From CFA

  1. Care Finder Assist (CFA) We help self-funding families explore care options with confidence, compassion, and clarity – for free. Whether you're looking for home care, residential care, or supported living, we’ll help you find the right solution for your loved one and your life.


Final Thought

Being pulled in multiple directions doesn’t mean you have to carry it all. Help exists – and you deserve it.


Stay Informed and Supported

Let’s find the right care and support together. Book your free consultation here.

Looking for more helpful guidance? Visit our Resources Page for downloadable tools and checklists, and browse the Blog for expert tips and real-life stories to support your care journey.

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If you’re feeling stretched, uncertain, or overwhelmed, CFA is here to help lighten the load. You don’t have to do this alone.


Please note: This article provides links to external organisations and resources that offer support for carers and families. Care Finder Assist is a care referral service and does not directly provide the services or advice offered by these external websites. We encourage you to explore these resources for information and support relevant to your specific situation.

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