A carer is "a person of any age, adult or child, who provides unpaid support to a partner, child, relative or friend who couldn’t manage to live independently or whose health or wellbeing would deteriorate without this help. This could be due to frailty, disability or serious health condition, mental ill health or substance misuse." -- The Royal College of General Practitioners, 2011.
A lot of people who provide unpaid support do not see themselves as carers as they may feel that is a normal part of life.
In Greenwich we appreciate the immense contribution of unpaid carers to our community – we also know that caring can sometimes be overwhelming and difficult to fit around your other commitments. That’s why we have a range of services that can help and support you to care.
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