Paul on being a carer
'I probably only realised I was a carer about halfway into Renate’s treatment.'
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More ways to contact usRead our advice about getting support as a young carer.
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If someone in your family is diagnosed with cancer, you might want to know more.
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A young carer is someone under the age of 18 who looks after someone who is ill.
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Any young carer can have a young carer’s assessment to find out what help you and your family might need.
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Being a young carer can sometimes affect school or college.
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There are lots of places you can go to for support as a young carer.
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You may meet lots of health and social care professionals when you are a young carer.
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You might hear lots of medical words and phrases and want to know what they mean.
'I probably only realised I was a carer about halfway into Renate’s treatment.'
'It was a tough blow to deal with. Very tough.'
'We talk about absolutely everything now. Nothing’s off the table anymore.'
'I didn’t really consider myself as his carer.'
Grace, 23, shares her experience of caring for her boyfriend after he was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.
Looking after a loved one with cancer? This is a safe and supportive place to share your worries and emotions. Please remember when posting that this group is for Carers only.
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