New to Caring

Every year more than two million people in the UK become Carers. Becoming a Carer can be bewildering, confusing and frightening. No one is super human and all Carers need some support and back-up.

Recognising yourself as a Carer is the first step to getting the support you need. Many of us do not see ourselves as Carers: we are mums and dads, husbands, wives, partners, brothers, sisters, friends and neighbours. We are simply doing what anyone would, caring unpaid for a loved one or friend, helping them through when they are unable to do things for themselves. The fact is that you are also a Carer and there are things that you need to know. No one likes to be labelled, but recognising yourself as a Carer can be the gateway to getting a range of help and support.

Here are some of the issues you need to think about:

contacting your local Carers' Centre - Carers Bucks
getting a Carer’s assessment
applying for benefits
juggling caring with paid employment
how best to support the person you care for
supporting someone coming out of hospital

Carers UK is the national campaigning organisation for Carers.
Click here to read their quick guide to caring.

Carers Bucks is not responsible for the content of external web sites.

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