A carer is someone who, without payment, provides help and support to a friend, neighbour or relative who could not manage otherwise because of frailty, illness or disability.
Most carers would still not recognise themselves under the term “carer”. They are just people trying to cope as best they can while helping to look after an elderly relative who has developed Alzheimer’s, a partner with Multiple Sclerosis or a young child born with cerebral palsy.
Whether you are a carer, a professional or simply just interested in learning more about carers’ issues, we hope you will find helpful information here.