The Old School
Carers
If you are a carer we can offer additional support and resources.
If you wish to review your own health please book an appointment with a GP.
A carer is an individual (irrespective of age) who regularly looks after a child, relative, partner or neighbour who is unable to manage on their own due to illness, disability, frailty, mental distress or impairment.
A carer can be a child looking after an older person or parent, or an older person looking after a disabled partner. The definition can be quite wide-ranging.
The term "carer" would not normally apply if the person is:
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a paid carer
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a volunteer from a volunteer agency
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anyone providing personal assistance for payment either cash or kind
For more information please contact reception or contact York Carers