A carer is anyone who cares for a family member or friend who, due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction, cannot cope without their support. The care they provide is unpaid.
As a first step it is important that you recognise that you are a carer. Even though you will see yourself as a wife, husband, son, daughter, mother or father, you are still caring for someone.
By recognising you have a caring role, it can open up the doors to information, support and advice that can help. Caring for someone can affect your own health and wellbeing so getting help early is important.
how we can assist you
Sharing information between all those involved in a person’s care and support can be extremely helpful to health professionals, carers and the cared for.
There is a lot of support available for carers both locally and nationally. We have pulled together a variety of useful resources you can access.
We are committed to involving patients, families and carers in the continual improvement of the quality of the services we provide.
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Family circumstances mean that from an early age some children and young people provide regular care and support to another family member. Young carers often take on practical and/or emotional caring responsibilities that would normally be expected of an adult.
We know that carers are fundamental to mental health care. We realise that caring might involve looking after someone one who may be at risk of self-harm or be experiencing suicidal thoughts. Read on to learn strategies for managing risks and concerns.
Contact us at this email address if you have an enquiry. Someone will get back to you with any help you may need.
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