Carers
Wellbeing Guide 2024
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Are you a carer?
We're here to help
Adult Carers Referral Form
Young Carers Self Referral Form
Young Carers Professional Referral Form
telford and wrekin
all age carers centre
we care because you care
Who are carers?
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It is estimated there are around 7 million carers in the UK providing unpaid help and support to a partner, relative, friend or neighbour who is frail, ill or disabled.
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There are an estimated 18,000 unpaid carers in Telford and Wrekin.
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Carers can be of any age, from any cultural or social background.
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Many people do not consider themselves to be a carer as they may just be looking after one or both parents, their adult child, or best friend - simply getting on with it and doing what anyone would in the same situation.
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A lot of people who are carers don't recognise themselves as such because they live with the person they are caring for.
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Carers may think they can't be carers because they don't live with the person they support.
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Did you know?
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The term carer should not be confused with a care worker or care assistant, who receives payment for looking after someone.
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A carer doesn't have to be someone who lives with the person they care for or be related to them.
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Carers often live with the person they care for but this isn't always the case.
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Carers provide care because of the relationship they have with the cared-for person. Most do it willingly but some feel they have no choice.
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The physical and emotional wellbeing of a carer can be compromised by their caring role.
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Caring for someone can be a rewarding experience but it can also be lonely, boring frustrating and stressful.
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As a carer you are entitled to support in your caring role, by law.