Are you looking after someone who needs your help?

Sometimes, we don't realise that we're actually carers. We might be mums, dads, brothers, sisters, or friends, just doing what anyone would do—looking after our loved ones who needs support. If you're doing this, you're an unpaid carer. There are important things you should know to get advice and support.

Who are Unpaid Carers?

Unpaid carers are people who help their family or friends without getting paid. They take care of someone who needs their help. It's different from a job where someone gets paid to look after others. As an unpaid carer, you might be helping a relative, partner, or friend who is sick, weak, or has problems with their mental health or substance use. Young carers are kids or teens under 18, or young adults aged 18-25, who take care of a family member. That family member could have physical or mental health issues, a disability, or problems with drugs and alcohol.

Support for Carers

In Gwent, we team up with The Health Board, local councils, carers, and other groups to help support people who take care of others. You can find helpful information and advice in the links below.

Gwent Carers Grants Scheme

The Gwent Carers Grants Scheme helps people who take care of others. They can give support to help with things that the carer needs. This way, more carers can get the help they need. Carers can ask someone to help them to apply for these grants or apply themselves. To find out more, click here

Supporting Carers in The Workplace

If you have any good ideas or ways to help and support unpaid carers where you work, please let us know.