Information for Carers

A carer is someone who helps a family member, friend, neighbour with day to day living activities.

There is no "job description or minimum requirements" for being a carer and the level of care given varies and depends on the needs to the person receiving the care and what the person providing the care can do.

It can be helping with shopping, cooking or just popping in to make sure everything is okay to having someone completely dependent on you for all their needs, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and everything else inbetween.

Being a carer can last for a few weeks while someone is recuperating from an operation or illness to long term caring for someone with an ongoing condition.

Helping someone you care for can be a rewarding experience but it can at times be stressful, mentally and physically exhausting and sometimes isolating.

The doctors, nurses and support staff are committed to supporting carers in the vital role that they undertake.

If you are currently a carer or undertake a carers role please let us know and let us help you access the services available to support you.