Unpaid carers
"An unpaid carer provides support or looks after a family member, partner or friend who needs help because of frailty, physical or mental illness, addiction or disability.”
This includes those who receive a Carer’s Allowance and/or care for someone who receives an Attendance Allowance. However, it does not include someone who is paid to provide care or who is a volunteer.
If you are supporting someone, whether it's emotionally, physically or both, you are an unpaid carer - even if you don’t think of yourself as one. The person you care for could be your husband, wife or partner, family member, friend or neighbour.
Being a carer can be rewarding but also overwhelming. We want you to know that support is available for you and that you’re not alone. It is important to remember that as an unpaid carer you have the same rights to support as the people you care for.
You can find information and resources to help you in the sections below.
