You can read Suffolk County Council's statement on our website.
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You can read Suffolk County Council's statement on our website.
Being a carer can be emotionally and physically tiring. It is important to look after your own health and wellbeing.
The below sections provide advice on managing your health and wellbeing as a carer.
Our carer breaks page contains more information on this topic.
You can let your GP (doctor) know that you're a carer and ask for this to be registered on your medical record.
Most GP surgeries can support you by:
To find out what equipment, advice, groups and activities could help you in your caring role, you can:
You can download the Jointly app to set up a circle of care for someone you look after and organise their care. Use the code DGTL8472 when registering for the app.
Young carers are children or young people who support a member of their family due to an illness, disability or mental health problem.
To find out what support may be available to young carers, you can read up on your rights as a young carer.
You can also visit:
If you're finding it hard to cope, you could call Childline or join their online community.
Many groups in Suffolk offer emotional and practical support and advice to family carers.
For help with your wellbeing you can:
Below are some examples of what local support groups do for carers.
Suffolk Family Carers offer information, advice, guidance and support for carers in Suffolk to improve and maintain their own health and wellbeing.
Alzheimer's Society also offer a wide range emotional and practical support for carers.
Wellbeing Suffolk and Wellbeing Norfolk and Waveney provide practical advice and support for those suffering from stress and anxiety.