Helping an older relative or friend

Advice for carers

• Worried about money

  Caring for someone can lead to money worries, especially if your caring role means you have to give up work.

• Can you get help from social services?

  If you’re finding caring difficult, a little extra help could make a lot of difference.

• Looking after yourself

  If you’re a full-time carer or spend a lot of time caring for someone, it's important to make time for yourself too.

• Juggling work and care

  It may help to know about your rights at work and think about what could help you with managing your work and your caring role.

• When your caring role changes

  If you’re caring for someone and their needs increase, or they move into a care home, or they die, it can be a difficult time.

• Caring for someone with dementia

  Looking after a friend or relative who has dementia is often very challenging.