A carer is someone who has a commitment to providing unpaid care to a family member or friend who could not manage without their support. This could be because of an illness, disability, mental health condition or substance use. 

Caring responsibilities can be short term (e.g supporting someone after an accident or operation) or long term (e.g assisting someone with a long term illness).

If you have responsibility as a carer we recognise that you may have a number of conflicting priorities and time pressures and may require some additional support. This could include financial help, support with managing your workload and deadlines, or help with your own health and wellbeing.

Support contacts

Wellbeing Support

Financial Advice

Peer Support

Mature, Carer and Parent Students: RHSU student community

Resources

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