Looking after someone 2017, Northern Ireland | Seite 3

About this guide
Every year over 70,000 people in Northern
Ireland become carers, looking after family or
friends who are older, disabled or seriously ill.
At times, caring can be profoundly joyful. There’s nothing
more natural and human than helping our loved ones get the
most out of life. 


There’s also nothing more difficult than focusing on someone
else’s needs without neglecting our own. Whether we’re
caring around the clock or balancing caring with work
and family life, it can be exhausting. The ‘system’ can be
bewildering. The emotions can be shattering.


However caring affects you, we’re here.

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Carers NI is here to give you
expert information and advice,
to champion your rights and to
support you in looking after your
loved ones without putting your
own life on hold.


This guide is designed to outline
your rights as a carer and give
an overview of the support
available.
Whatever challenges
caring brings you,
Carers NI is in
your corner.

Looking after someone

carersni.org