3C Identify and respond to issues that may impact on the carer

Caring for another person can be very rewarding, but it can also be demanding and exhausting. Some carers’ health and wellbeing will deteriorate because they are reluctant to ask for support. This is often because the caring role is an act of giving and many carers have been socialised into thinking that giving is better than receiving. You need to understand how the carer feels and why they may at times seem unwilling or unable to accept support.