3D Provide carers and families with information about carer support services

Some carers you support will have to deal with an array of issues. For example, they may have had to give up work to take on the caring role. This may have led to the carer having less disposable income and they may then experience financial difficulties. They may have become socially isolated due to the amount of time it takes to care for the person with care needs or the costs of socialising. All the issues impacting the carer will have a detrimental effect on their health and wellbeing. It is not surprising to find that some carers will die before the person they care for, due to the stress related illnesses they develop in their caring role. It is essential that you provide the carer with information that will support them in their role and assist in maintaining a standard of health and wellbeing.