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Are You a Carer?
A carer is someone who provides support in various ways, to a relative, friend or neighbour who could not manage otherwise because of some form of illness, frailty or disability. Caring can be a very traumatic experience and calls for commitment to see you through times of frustration, anxiety and anger. However it can also be a very life-enhancing experience given the right support and advice. So if you look after someone else then you are a CARER!
Are You a Former Carer?
Have you in some way been involved in a caring role or supported a family member. Perhaps the one who you were caring for is no longer with you and you now face a new road, a road of 'recovery' and 'rebuilding' of your life. You have had the experience of what it is like being a carer and gained much knowledge from such a journey. Then you are known as a 'Former Carer'.