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.

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.