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Every day, another six thousand people take on a caring responsibility. Carers provide unpaid care by looking after an ill, frail or disabled family member, friend or partner. Carers UK provides information on your rights and how to get help.



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Caring for your pocket

Caring can cost. Find out more about the main benefits for carers and the people they look after. more...


Making life easier

There is plenty help out there designed to make your life easier. From continence care to motion alarms, from grab rails to meals-on-wheels. Read our guide to making life easier for you and the person you care for. more...


Who cares for you?

Caring can be rewarding but it can also be very tiring, placing demands on your physical and emotional energy. As a carer you need to be as healthy as possible. Find our more about caring for yourself too. more...




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