Caring health centre

Overview & facts

Finding support

Carer tips and tools

Living & managing

Of special interest

Finding help

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Getting started

Sharing the load

Long term care

Carer tips

Carer tools

Coping with stress

Of special interest

Organisations

Finding support

There are sources of help available that can make the job of caring easier. If you want to be a good carer, it is good to know where to find help when you need it. The more support you have, the more successful you are likely to be.

Sharing the load

Being a carer carries lots of responsibilities. Here are tips on sharing the load.

Carer support systems

Support systems for carers are out there. Here's where to find them.

Long term care

Choosing a care home or nursing home

Here’s an overview of what you need to know about choosing long term care for the person you are caring for.

Assisted living

With an assisted living home your loved one will be able to continue to live independently. There are private and council run assisted living schemes.

Residential care home facility

A residential care home may be the best option if the person you are caring for requires round-the-clock care and assistance. Read more here.