We are interested in identifying carers, especially those who may be caring without help or support. Caring for someone is an important and valuable role, which is often a 24-hour job that can be very demanding and isolating.
An unpaid carer is a person of any age, includes young carers, who provide unpaid support to a partner, family member, or friend who could not manage without their help and support due to their illness, frailty, disability, a mental health problem, an addiction, or it could be someone who has dementia or a learning disability.
There is no one size fits all, you can be offering support a few hours a week, or round the clock care, you may be living in the same house with the person you care for, or you maybe be living separately
As a carer, you are entitled to have your needs assessed by Adult Care Services. A carers assessment is a chance to talk about your needs and ways you could receive help. It also looks at the needs of the person you care for. There is no charge for an assessment.
If you think this could apply to you or someone you know, please download a Carers' Identification and Referral Form or ask for one at reception.
