Who Cares...
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Caring for a Child
When expecting a baby you look forward to having a healthy and happy child. You know that for the first few years, you will be responsible for all of its needs but...
Caring for a Friend or Neighbour
It is usually the case that if you care for someone on a regular basis that person is a member of your family – often a parent or spouse. However, not everyone lives...
Caring for a Sibling
Some siblings may grow up expecting to care for one another, for example if one sibling has special needs, but other siblings may step in to help after an unexpected...
Caring for a Spouse
If your spouse or partner falls seriously ill perhaps as the result of an accident or neurological disease such as multiple sclerosis, they may require care for many...
Caring For Someone and Work
It can be very difficult to look after someone at home and work at the same time. However, if you stop working, not only will you suffer financially but the social...
Concerns of Young Carers
Young carers shoulder a lot of responsibility at relatively young ages, but often they do so without anyone outside of their families really knowing what they have...
Dealing With The Emotions Involved With Caring
Caring is an arduous task that few people recognise unless they personally become involved. Four out of five carers have to give up their paid...
Family Rotas When Caring for Relatives
Caring for relatives can be a huge responsibility for a family, and many families choose to meet this responsibility by organising a rota of...
Questionnaire: Are You Suited to Being a Carer?
Carers are individuals who provide unpaid care to friends and family members. This care can be day-to-day, personal or even some forms of health...
The Government's New Deal for Carers
Since the late 1990’s, the British government has pledged to help and recognise carers more effectively. Many carers feel that to date, little has changed and being a...
Tips & Advice For Caring for a Parent
The relationship between a parent and child is quite particular. As a general rule your parents are the first people with whom you build a relationship and during...
What Does Being A Carer Involve?
Being a member of a functioning family or even a good neighbour probably means that to some extent you are already a carer. If you are concerned with the well-being of...
Your Choices as a Carer
In Britain today, it can be argued that carers have little choice. Community services across the country vary tremendously and if you are looking after someone you...
