The COVID-19 crisis has had a huge impact on adult carers shielding with the person they care for. Carers may be caring for relatives experiencing a range of conditions some of which will be exacerbated by the current situation. Whilst this crisis continues, it is likely that adult carers health and wellbeing will be increasingly impacted by their caring roles and lack of respite and support. Identifying adult carers is the first step towards ensuring they are supported.
Whilst this crisis continues, it is likely that the health and wellbeing of carers will be increasingly impacted by their caring roles and lack of respite and support. Identifying adult carers’ is the first step towards ensuring they are supported.
“Prior to this outbreak, I could rely on other family members getting involved in taking my wife’s shopping, or out for coffee, etc, giving me a break and some free time to do activities just for myself. Coronavirus now means I have that responsibility for 100% of the time.”
Click the link below to view and download our COVID-19 fact sheet to learn more about how you can support and identify adult carers during COVID-19.