The legal definition of an ‘unpaid carer’ is a person of any age who provides care for an adult or disabled child, but does not receive payment except for carer related allowances. Another term that is often used to describe these circumstances is ‘informal care.’
There is no ‘typical carer’. In reality, carers can include young people; young adults, parents, working age adults or older people. Essentially, a person is a carer if they look after family, partners or friends in need of help because they are ill, frail or have a disability.
Being an unpaid carer can be challenging. That’s why it’s important they feel listened to and understood, and have access to up-to-date information, advice and services such as support groups.
My name is Kay Tyler and I have been carer representative on the RPB for over two years.
My personal experiences have helped me to understand and appreciate how important it is for unpaid carers to be involved in the work of our RPB.
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Here you can find information and experiences that we hope will help carers.
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Being a young carer comes with many challenges. Barnardo’s ‘Hyder Project’ has supported these young people in many ways.
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