Am I considered to be a carer?
If you give unpaid support to a partner, family member, friend or neighbour who could not manage without this help, you may be a carer.
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What is a carer?
If you give unpaid support to a partner, family member, friend or neighbour who could not manage without this help, you may be a carer.
Caring can mean many things, including:
- being a good listener
- helping with personal care
- providing transport
- helping with day-to-day tasks
- talking to healthcare professionals on the person’s behalf.
Many partners, family members and friends of people with cancer become their carer.
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Adult carers
We have lots of information for adult carers, including:
- managing everyday needs
- managing symptoms and side effects
- the support available
- the emotional effects of caring
- work and money.
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Reviewed: 31 January 2019
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