A carer is someone who looks after a relative or friend who is frail, disabled or ill

 

 

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Definition of a Carer

As stated in
Southwark Councils Carers’ Strategy '05-'08

“A carer is someone of any age who spends significant unpaid time providing care and support for a relative, partner, friend or neighbour who due to frailty, illness or disability would otherwise be unable to live independently.”

If you are 18 or under, click here to find out if you are a carer.

 



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