The Carer: the Practicalities and Emotional Needs of Caring

You'll find everything you need to know about caring right here, from expert advice and real life stories to practical guidance on health, money, accommodation and getting the support you deserve. Our experienced team understands what matters most to carers and creates trusted content to help you navigate every aspect of your caring journey. The Carer is here to help.

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Carer's Allowance

Most carers juggle work with unpaid caring, but giving up employment leaves you with little financial support except Carer's Allowance at £86.45 weekly.

Fostering Infants

Infant foster carers need to be ready to take in babies at short notice, often for emergency or temporary care while permanent plans are arranged.

Health Benefits For Carer's

Carers on low incomes may qualify for free NHS prescriptions, dental care, eye tests and other health benefits depending on their circumstances.

Ensuring Your Loved One Maintains a Healthy Diet

Help your loved one stay healthy while caring for them by understanding nutrition's role in their wellbeing and quality of life.

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How I Found the Best Care Home for My Mother: Case Study

Susan walked through finding the right care home for her mother, sharing what mattered most in her decision.

Concerns of Young Carers

Young carers often hide their responsibilities from outsiders, which means they miss out on support and normal childhood experiences.

Fostering Infants

Infant foster carers need to be ready to take in babies at short notice, often for emergency or temporary care while permanent plans are arranged.

Questionnaire: Are You Getting Enough Support as a Carer?

Check if you're getting enough support as a carer with this simple questionnaire to assess your safety net and wellbeing.

Discussing a Loved One's Needs With Others

How to talk about a loved one's needs with others while respecting their dignity and being heard.

Fostering Sibling Groups

Fostering sibling groups together requires careful planning around space, money and logistics, but keeps brothers and sisters from being separated.

A Loved One's DNR (Do Not Resuscitate)

When a loved one has a DNR order, here's what you need to know about respecting their wishes.

Do You Lead a Healthy Lifestyle as a Carer?

Assess whether your health habits as a carer are sustainable with this honest questionnaire covering diet, sleep, exercise and stress management.

Keeping Up With Dietary Requirements

Help carers manage changing dietary needs by understanding requirements, keeping good records and adapting meals to medications and health conditions.

Questionnaire: Are You Suited to Being a Carer?

Take this questionnaire to figure out whether caring for a family member or friend is right for you.

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