Understanding carers

Everything you need to know if you know carers, work with carers or deal with carers in your daily life.

Carers come from all walks of life, and the caring role can be thrust upon anyone at a moment's notice. Find out how you can help carers you know.

One in ten of your colleagues may be carers. Find out about their rights and where help is available for them to be healthy productive employees.

Although carers look after ill or disabled people, they are often ill themselves and struggle to look after their health.

Many pupils and college students are carers but may not discuss their caring role. Read how you can help and what their rights are.

What to do if you come into contact with carers or the people they are looking after within the criminal justice system.

Information about how your work may bring you into contact with carers. Find out about their rights and how to support them.

Last reviewed: 01/10/2024

Next review due: 01/10/2024

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