![Older person getting help from carer](/contentassets/fcb1f69c2a68455f9ed7b259cb6403ae/helping-carers-look-after-a-loved-one_1400x458.jpg)
Caring for carers
If you look after a partner, relative or friend who's disabled or ill due to physical or mental health, you're a carer – even if you don’t think of yourself as one. Here you can find out about the emotional, practical and financial support available to you.