What might a caring role look like?
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“I take my neighbour out shopping and check in on her after work.”
“I help my dad to remember things and prepare his meals.”
“I help my wife to wash and dress as she can’t stand unaided anymore”
“I worry about my son when he’s feeling down and I help him to manage his money”
“I call my nan on
my lunch breaks to make sure she’s remembered to eat today.”
“I administer my mum’s medications and do her housework.”
It’s important to remember that responsibilities such as these indicate someone may have an unpaid caring role, even if they haven’t identified themselves as their loved-one’s ‘unpaid/ informal carer’ on forms or to staff.