What is a carer?

If someone you know could not cope without your help, then you are a carer. Carers in Hertfordshire is here to support you.

A carer is someone who helps another person with their day-to-day living, unpaid.

The person you support may be an older person or a child. They may have a disability or mental health problems or they might misuse substances.

Anyone can be a carer, whatever their age, background, or lifestyle. As a carer, you might do some of the following things:

• Financial
  Help someone manage their money
• Emotional
  Keep someone company or give them emotional support
• Practical
  Attend appointments, give medicine, or cook meals
• Physical
  Wash and dress someone, help them walk or move around

Caring looks different for everyone, so you might not see your responsibilities listed here. But if someone you know would not cope without your support, then you are a carer.

Not sure whether you’re a carer? Get in touch and we’ll help you figure it out.

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If you are a carer, Carers in Hertfordshire is here for you. Here are just some of the ways we can help:

• Information and advice for carers
  To help answer questions you might have and guide you through the health and social care system
• Workshops and training for carers
  So you can develop skills, some of which will help you with caring
• Breaks for carers
  Breaks come in all shapes and sizes and help you lead a life of your own
• Meet other carers
  For mutual support and shared decision making
• Offers and savings
  At local and national businesses through our Carers Passport Discount Card

Want to know more about how we can support? Drop us a line or give us a bell.