Do you look after someone?
Easy read summary - 2025 to 2026
This leaflet will tell you about getting support if you are a carer.
This leaflet will tell you about getting support if you are a carer.
If you need support to understand this leaflet, you could ask
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someone in your family or a friend
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a support worker
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a carer
or
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Health and Social Care Connect
0345 60 80 191
If you need support to understand this leaflet, you could ask
-
someone in your family or a friend
-
a support worker
-
a carer
or
-
Health and Social Care Connect
0345 60 80 191
Who is a carer
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 if you look after, help or support someone who would not be able to manage everyday life without your help.
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 be neurodivergent
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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 be neurodivergent
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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.