Find out how you can get support if you care for a family member or a friend.
You can get help if you look after a family member, friend or neighbour. If they could not do without your help then you are a Carer, unless it is your paid or voluntary job to care. Parents are parent Carers if their child has additional needs.
You are a Carer if you help someone with:
If you help someone with any of these, there is support available for you. If you are not sure you can check if you are a Carer.
If you care for someone and need urgent help or need to discuss the person you care for call 01803 219700.