A carer is anyone, including children and adults who looks after a family member, partner or friend who needs help because of their illness, frailty, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction and cannot cope without their support. The care they give is unpaid. (NHS England)
Carers, family and friends play a vital role in supporting their loved ones, which in turn supports the NHS.
At The Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, we recognise the unquestionable value carers bring; but we also recognise that being a carer can at times be difficult, lonely and underappreciated.
This page contains resources and advice to help you manage in your caring role.
For any further information please contact the Patient Experience and Involvement team on bchft.getinvolved@nhs.net