Information for Carers

Am I a Carer?

Do you look after someone who is ill, frail, disabled or mentally ill? If so, you are a carer. We are interested in identifying carers, especially those people who may be caring without help or support. We know that carers are often 'hidden' looking after a family member or helping a friend or neighbour with day-to-day tasks and may not see themselves as a carer.

Carers are important

Caring for someone is an important and valuable role in the community, which is often a 24-hour job that can be very demanding and isolating. Carers should receive appropriate support by way of access to accurate information on a range of topics such as entitlement to benefits and respite care and not least, a listening ear when things get too much.

Get Help

If you are a carer, please contact Reception for a Carers Identification and Referral Form. This will enable us to update our records and, if you are agreeable, pass on your details to the Carers Service who can provide relevant information and advice regarding local support services and so on.

Also have a look at:

• Princess Royal Association for Carers
• Carers UK
• Carers Association

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