A Carer is a parent, a child, a partner, a neighbour or a friend. But what makes them a Carer too is down to how much more than the 'norm' they are doing for someone else.
A Carer is someone who, without payment, provides help and support to someone who could not manage without their help. This could be due to age, disability, physical or mental illness, substance misuse or eating disorder.
They might be helping with everyday household tasks, preparing their meals, making appointments for them, helping with tablets or other treatments. Perhaps they have to help them get dressed and carry out day to day things that most of us take for granted.
They may even be giving them this care and support 24/7.
Then you might be interested in the support, information, advice and opportunities for breaks that Carer Support Wiltshire offers.
We are a Wiltshire-wide charity supporting people who care for family members and friends. Caring can be difficult and frustrating and we understand that sometimes Carers need to tell someone about these feelings.
All the services we offer are both free and confidential.
This website is Carer Support Wiltshire's online home. It's a way for you to find out more about the free services that are available to help Carers.
There is a news page which gets updated regularly with articles which may be of interest as well as lots of information relating to your caring role.
You can also find out about the groups and activities we have going on across Wiltshire.
If you would like to access any of our free services, all you have to do is register with us and we'll do the rest.