If you are looking after your spouse, civil partner, partner, child, friend or other relative because of age, illness or disability, you have probably taken on the role of "family carer."
Caring for someone can be very stressful and you might want to find out what support is available.
You can find lots of information for carers in our health and social care section.
There are carers organisations that can offer counselling and emotional support, use the links on the right for further information about what help each organisation can provide.
Benefits
If you are caring for somebody full time you may be entitled to benefits, find out more in our benefits and grants section.