Who Are Carers?
Carers are people who provide unpaid care and support to family
members and friends who are living with a disability, mental health issue,
chronic condition, terminal illness, an addiction or who are elderly and frail.
Not all caring is 24/7
Caring comes in many forms. It doesn’t have to be a full-time role
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You could be looking after somebody who doesn’t live with you.
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Your relative or friend could be in a hospital or residential home.
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You could be responsible just for their finances
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You could do their shopping once or twice a week
These are just some examples to show that not all carers will be providing around the clock care - although many do - but by helping somebody who couldn't manage without your help means that you are a Carer
They may be in a home? Visiting, ensuring their needs are met, dealing with finances,
That the care is appropriate to their needs.
What Does A Carer Do?
Caring may include help and support with any daily activities the person being cared for. These may include physical and personal care such as dressing, showering, toileting, feeding or providing transport.
Commonly, carers are responsible for the management of medications, and also provide emotional and social support. Caring may also involve help with organising and attending appointments, banking and dealing with emergencies.
You don’t have to care alone
Looking after someone can be a rewarding experience. It can also be tough, lonely and bewildering. But you’re not on your own. Swansea Carers Centre is here to listen, to give you information and guidance, and support you in finding new ways to manage your caring role.
Swansea Carers Centre are a fantastic organisation. I first became aware of them through their newsletter which I saw in the Swansea civic centre around 2015. My mother was 83/84 then, but I still didn't associate myself as being a carer and stored the information for a future time. Fast forward 10 years to 2025, this is the year I finally accessed them for assistance. Unfortunately, my mother passed away in September 2025 aged 93. My point is that some people don't realise they are carers or caring for a person, I just thought I was being a son - as a family relative put it.
But I was essentially her carer and that shocked me to learn this at this late stage.
Male Carer
