Carers' support

There are an estimated six million people in the UK providing care for a relative, friend or neighbour. Caring for others can be extremely stressful and it is increasingly recognised that carers are themselves in need of support. Their right to support has now been established in law.

Personalisation briefing: Implications for carers
SCIE At a glance 10
Published: August 2009

Implementing the Carers (Equal Opportunities) Act 2004
SCIE Guide 9
Published: August 2007

The health and well-being of young carers
SCIE Research briefing 11

Practice guide NICE/SCIE: Dementia: supporting people with dementia and their carers in health and social care (NICE clinical guide 42)
SCIE Joint publication

Challenging behaviour: a guide for family carers on getting the right support for children
SCIE At a glance 38
Published: March 2011

Challenging behaviour: a guide for family carers on getting the right support for teenagers
SCIE At a glance 39
Published: March 2011

Challenging behaviour: a guide for family carers on getting the right support for adults
SCIE At a glance 37