Looking after yourself: family

Family, friends and carers might need support too while you are moving

Parents, carers, family and other people you know might find it a hard time when you move.

It’s normal to feel stressed at points.

Being a carer

Being a carer can take a lot of time and effort. It can take lots of hard work.

The Challenging Behaviour Foundation have information about what it is like to be a carer.

Being a carer can be a challenging job. They also have information on making sure you look after your own wellbeing and support available to you as a carer.

They also have an email network that family carers can access for support, to share experiences and information. You can access information email network below.

To be a carer, family and friends need practical support as well as emotional support. There is lots more information about this by following these links.

Carer’s UK website.

Find help and advice about being a carer in the UK, including local support groups, advice about looking after your health, and how being a carer affects work.

Carers UK.

An information guide with practical advice on what practical and financial supports are available to carers in England.

UK Government Factsheets about the Care Act 2014

Find out more information about, for example, how the law protects people from abuse; how needs and eligibility for support are assessed; and who is entitled to support under the Care Act (2014).