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Support for carers: Together we care
We know that supporting someone can be difficult. We want to make sure that you have all the advice and information that you need.
What is a carer?
Anyone who provides support for example a family member, relative, partner, friend, or neighbour is a carer. You could be supporting someone who is ill, frail, disabled, has mental ill-health or substance misuse problems. They might be providing emotional support, medical care, personal care, physical care or doing jobs around the home.
Why it matters
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. It is important to let staff know as soon as possible if you are a carer.
Information for carers
We have published a helpful guide which includes help and advice. It is for relatives and friends who support people within our services.
It also includes a step-by-step guide for people who are new to a caring role, or for those whose role may have changed.
Carer checklists
We have created some checklists to help you feel prepared for a new or changed caring role. They include a series of questions or prompts to help you to know what to expect. They can also help prepare you for the person you support. This is a personal working document that can be printed out and completed at home. It can be discussed with any team or service.
Supporting someone coming home from hospital: Prepared Carer Checklist v1dh1123.pdf [pdf] 501KB
Supporting someone receiving care: Prepared Carer Checklist v1cc1123.pdf [pdf] 502KB
Support for carers
Caring or supporting another person is not an easy role and it is normal to feel a range of emotions. The one thing we don’t want you to feel is alone.
Getting involved
Why get involved?
- To use personal experiences of healthcare to help improve quality
- To give opinions in a measured way
- To use skills to improve healthcare services
- Used lived experiences to empower others and educate staff
- Have a keen interest in bringing about service improvement and being eager to make a difference
Find out more about how you can help make a difference. Visit our volunteering pages.
Your story can make a difference
We want to hear your views about our services. We share your feedback with the staff in this service, so that they know what’s good and what could be improved. Your story will be anonymous meaning your name will not be shared.
Free phone number to tell your story: 0800 122 31 35
www.careopinion.org.uk