Who is a carer
If you look after, help or support someone who would not be able to manage everyday life without your help, you are a carer.
If you look after, help or support someone who would not be able to manage everyday life without your help, you are a carer.
You might be caring for
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a partner
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a family member
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a friend or neighbour.
You might be caring for
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a partner
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a family member
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a friend or neighbour.
You might be a young carer looking after an adult family member.
You might be a young carer looking after an adult family member.
You do not have to live with the person to be their carer.
You do not have to live with the person to be their carer.
The person you look after, help or support may:
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be an older person
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have a physical disability
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have a learning disability or autism
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have a mental health condition
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have a long-term health condition.
The person you look after, help or support may:
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be an older person
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have a physical disability
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have a learning disability or autism
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have a mental health condition
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have a long-term health condition.
If you do this and are not paid for it, then this leaflet is for you.
If you do this and are not paid for it, then this leaflet is for you.