Caring can take on many forms, including preparing meals, doing shopping, taking someone to appointments, managing finances, bathing or toileting, giving medication or emotional support, or doing laundry.  People of all ages can become carers, including children and young people.

If you support a relative, friend or neighbour, because of their age, physical or learning disability, mental illness or substance misuse (drugs or alcohol) and you are not paid for the support you provide, then you can get advice, support and training to help you in your caring role.