Information for Carers of Friends and Family

Who is a carer?

Supporting someone else is sometimes called caring. You are a carer if you provide (unpaid) support and care for someone who has an illness, disability, mental health problem or addiction. Carers can provide all sorts of emotional and practical support.

If you're over 18 and look after a partner, family member, or friend with an illness or disability, you can ask for a carer's assessment to look at how caring affects you and the sort of help you need.

Further information and support for carers

Caring for Carers - Improving Lives Plymouth
Carers UK

If you have any comments or questions, please let us know via the Carers Voice feedback form.

If you are under 18 please view the Plymouth Young Carers Support Hub

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