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Caring for other people
If you look after someone who couldn’t manage without your help, you may be a carer. Telling us means we can offer you support.
Support for carers
Most care in the community is provided by family, friends and neighbours. We want to make sure carers get the help they need.
Who is a carer
You’re a carer if you provide unpaid care and support to someone who couldn’t manage without your help. This could be a family member, friend, partner or neighbour.
You might not think of yourself as a carer, just someone helping out. But caring is more than that. The person you care for may have:
- a physical or learning disability
- a long-term or life-limiting illness
- mental health difficulties
- difficulties with substance use
What caring involves
Caring can include:
- helping with washing, dressing or eating
- taking someone to appointments
- keeping them company when they feel lonely or anxious
- offering emotional support
It’s important to look after your own wellbeing too. We offer different ways to support carers.