Carers Week is an annual and national campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK.
It also helps people who don't think of themselves as having caring responsibilities to identify as carers and access much-needed support.
Caring can be hugely rewarding but it can also have an impact on all aspects of your life. Having the right information and support for you and those you care for can make all the difference.
Taking care of your health and wellbeing is essential when you are caring for someone, but it can be hard to find the time to meet your own needs. You may struggle to eat and sleep well, find the time to exercise and manage your stress levels. Rethink Mental Illness has resources on their website that can help you if you are worried about your own mental health.
It’s common to feel lonely or isolated as a carer, especially as friends and family might not understand how tough it can be. All the supporter charities involved in Carers Week provide opportunities to get in touch, through online forums and social networks, helplines and local support groups. Carers Trust and Carers UK have online directories where you can find out about services near you.
Emotional support, listening ear, information & guidance around your caring role, access or signposting to other organisations and more can be found by contacting Northamptonshire Carers,
Carers Support Line on 01933 677907, option 2
[email protected]
You're not alone