Support for Carers

Many people don’t see themselves as carers, but in reality, they are doing everything a carer does.

They are often children, parents, partners, relatives or friends who look after someone who needs help with their day-to-day living.

Carers can be of any age and give support to a relative or friend who has a disability, mental health problem, medical condition or is frail due to age.

Support for Carers helps care for you while you care for someone by providing you with a break so you can rest and recharge. The service can plan support that best suits your needs and the one you care for and could include:

• short-term respite for a few hours a week so you can go shopping or do an activity
• longer-term respite could be a night, weekend or a week or more so you can take a holiday or well-earned rest
• carer counselling
• being part of a Carer Support Group to connect with other carers (see Groups) • Education and resources
• financial support