Carers
A carer is someone who looks after a friend or loved one who cannot manage alone and needs help because of their illness. A carer is unpaid and can be a child or an adult. Caring responsibilities and challenges are different for everyone and it is important that carers look after their own health and wellbeing too. It can be confusing to know where to go for advice and support so we have listed some organisations below to help.
Online Resources...
Cancer Research UK
Get information and advice on how best to help and support someone with cancer.
Cancer Research UK
Supporting and helping someone with cancer can be rewarding and challenging. But it can be easy to forget to take care of yourself. By taking time to look after yourself both physically and emotionally it will help you both.
Cancer Research UK
Caring for someone with cancer can be as difficult as it is rewarding and it is important to balance your own mental health needs aswell as the needs of the person you are caring for.
Macmillan Carers' Support
Balancing work and caring can be demanding. If you're finding it difficult to juggle work and support your loved one, you're not alone.
Carers UK
Caring for a family member or someone else close to you? Carers Association offers expert information, advice and support to unpaid carers and also campaign to make life better for carers.
Marie Curie
Caring for a friend or family member with a terminal illness can be both rewarding and challenging. Marie Curie can help you know what to expect – from day-to-day caring to looking after your own needs.
Age UK
If you look after a partner, relative or friend who is disabled or ill due to physical or mental health, you are a carer, even if you don’t think of yourself as one. Find out about the emotional, practical and financial support available to you.
Mind
Learn how to manage your own wellbeing while caring for someone else. Get information and tips on looking after your mental health and finding support.
Carers Trust
Find carer support and replacement care services near you through our network of partners.
Cancer Care Map
To find other services or support on this topic, visit Cancer Care Map and enter your postcode to find what is available near you.