Connect with other carers: carersuk.org/forum
the same boat can make
you feel a lot less isolated at
work. If there isn’t a group,
you could start one! If this
isn’t possible, look for groups
that meet in your local area,
or online support groups like
our Forum.
Get organised
Whatever helps you best
– keeping a diary, writing
a list or using an app. If
you work flexible hours or
have to keep track of when
appointments are, some
kind of organisational tool
can help. Online ordering
can also save time and help
you get organised. Carers UK
has developed its own app,
called Jointly, designed to
make caring less stressful
and more organised.
www.jointlyapp.com
@carersuk
/carersuk
Find support
If work and care is
becoming too challenging,
look at all your options and
where you might be able to
go for support. Everyone’s
circumstances are different
and there is no right or
wrong answer, just what
will work for you. This could
mean going to your GP,
looking at the hours you
work, getting some
(or more) outside help.
“Jointly was an
excellent way of
making sure we had
all the information
we needed in one
place. We only had to
enter the information
once and all of us had
access to it.”
You can find out
more on our website
Carersuk.org/work
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