Signs that a carer may need help

Be aware of signs that a carer may need help:

When the care role is impacting on their own health.
If they feel they may have to give up work or other activities to care full time.
Emotional signs which can include – stress, depression, irritability, frustration, loneliness and isolation.
Physical signs such as – back pain, poor sleep, cancelling their own health appointments, fatigue.
If the carer has a long-term condition themselves.