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About caring

A carer is someone who looks after a partner, relative, or someone else close who needs support because they are ill, frail or disabled.

You do not have to be looking after someone with a physical health problem to be a carer. You might be looking after someone with a mental health problem, an alcohol or drug dependency, or dementia. There are many different ways of being a carer.

Life as a carer can be very hard work, and it is important to have regular periods of rest, relaxation and ‘me time’. As a carer you should be able to have your own life too.

In this section you will find details on organisations that can help reduce the impacts of having to care for someone else.

• Brighton and Hove City Council information for carers
• Quick Guide for Carers (PDF 203kb)
• Day services
  Day care is available for respite, please see the page for more information.

Equipment for carers

• The Daily Living Centre Back Care Service
  It provides back protection advice, support and, where possible, equipment to carers of adults and children in Brighton and Hove, to assist with the safe moving and handling of the person they care for