Carers are people who without payment provide help and support to family or friends who cannot manage on their own due to physical or mental illness, disability, substance misuse or frailty brought on by old age.

Caring roles can include helping with medicines; lifting, moving and handling; and personal or emotional care. However, many people do not associate themselves with the term ‘carer’ – they are simply looking after someone else unable to do things for themselves.

In many cases caring can be a hidden issue and many people are unaware that they are carers or that help is available.

If you are in a caring role please let us know. We will try to help you by listening to what you tell us about caring and the needs of the person you look after. We can also make sure that you are offered regular health checks and flu jabs if required.

Please ask for one of our Carer Packs if you would like more information.

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