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Being a carer
Carers come in all shapes and sizes, and everyone’s individual circumstances are different, but there are hundreds of thousands of people in the country relied on by others and not paid for their care.
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Am I a carer?
The word ‘carer’ can be associated with feelings of resentment or a loss of identity, but if someone with dementia relies on your help you’re covered by our use of the term – and you’re still lots of other things too.
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The word ‘carer’ can be associated with feelings of resentment or a loss of identity, but if someone with dementia relies on your help you’re covered by our use of the term – and you’re still lots of other things too.
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The word ‘carer’ can be associated with feelings of resentment or a loss of identity, but if someone with dementia relies on your help you’re covered by our use of the term – and you’re still lots of other things too.
Am I a carer?
The word ‘carer’ can be associated with feelings of resentment or a loss of identity, but if someone with dementia relies on your help you’re covered by our use of the term – and you’re still lots of other things too.
Do words matter?
The language we use when talking about dementia and caring can have a big impact, not only on those we care for, but also on how we see ourselves.
Support
No one should face the challenges of caring for someone with dementia alone. Help is available from a range of sources, including other carers, charities and government.
Benefits
A range of financial supports and benefits are available to carers. Find out here which ones might be right for you, whether you could be eligible, and how to apply.
The term
‘carer’
Feelings of guilt are common among The term carer is not embraced by all, but if someone depends on your care, then it applies to you.
