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Introduction

Carer Information

 

'Carer' is a word used to describe what lots of us have always done: look after someone we care about when they need support to live at home. This person may be your wife, husband, partner, son, daughter, parent, friend or relative.

If your wife, husband, partner, child, relative or friend is about to leave hospital they may need support and care when they get home. You may be about to be a carer for the first time.

If you were caring for that person before, you may now face changes to your caring role. Either way, this can feel like a confusing and difficult time. On these pages you can find the following useful information to help you:

• what you should expect to happen when a person is discharged from hospital
• services that can support you and the person you care for
• contact points where you can get more detailed information and further support.