What do carers do?
Anyone can be a carer.
Many people don’t see themselves as carers. They are just children, parents, partners, relatives or friends who care for someone close to them.
You may be a carer if you are looking after someone with disability, a medical condition, mental illness or who is frail due to age.
If you are a carer, you can get help and support from the government and other organisations.
What do carers do?
Carers provide support and help with daily activities such as preparing meals, bathing, dressing, going to the toilet, moving around and taking medicine.
Some people provide care all the time, while others do so only occasionally. Some carers look after people who are mostly independent but might need help with tasks such as banking, transport, shopping or housework.
You might not be the only person who cares for someone and you might not provide care every day. Every situation is different.
Carer stories
You may be looking after someone who is living with disability, mental illness or dementia. You might be young or old. You might be caring full-time or also working. Meet some of the people who provide care.