Are You a Carer?

Carers' Support and Information

Download our information leaflet HERE
Download the referral form HERE

Who is a carer?
A carer is someone who is looking after another person/people who because of
long term illness, disability or old age, is not able to care for him or herself. A
carer is someone who is not paid for the care they provide. A carer can be a:

• parent - a parent carer is a parent or guardian who supports an ill or
disabled child including a child or young person who is misusing or
abusing substances and/or alcohol, to a degree greater that normal
parenting
• partner or spouse
• friend or neighbour
• son or daughter
• brother or sister

A young carer is someone under the age of 18 who is caring for a disabled or ill
member of their family including those who are misusing or abusing substances
and/or alcohol. They will be taking on responsibilities that an adult would usually
have and as a result, they may not have as many social, personal and
educational opportunities as other young people.

The Hawthorn Centre's Carer Support Service produces information, support and holds meetings for carers in the Leicester area.

Download the Hawthorn Centre's Carers' Support Pack HERE