Spotlight on the NHS

Carers’ experience of the health system is often poor. Neglected and ignored by professionals their own health can suffer. Yet with the right approach and a bit of support carers can become a valuable partners in caring for the sick or disabled person. Our guide shows what can be done to help carers get the recognition they deserve, and highlights what different areas have done to help carers.

What's the issue?
Carers play a crucial role in the healthcare of the person they look after. However they are often overlooked by the NHS which is bad for the carer, their own health and the wellbeing of the cared for person.
What can be done?
There are several ways the NHS can proactively support and involve carers to make sure they are able to continue caring. These things do not have to be costly or difficult to put in place.
Good practice
There are lots of examples of carers campaigning for improvements to health services and helping to get more personalised services.
Take action
Find out what carer campaigners can do to make sure local NHS organisations recognise carers properly.
Finding out more
There are lots of resources you can look at to find out information about the NHS and your rights as a carer.

Page Last Modified: 03/06/2008

Spotlight on the NHS

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