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Caring for someone with arthritis
You may not realise it, but if you are caring for someone with arthritis you are one of six million people in the UK who look after an ill or disabled partner, child, relative or friend.
You might be one of the many people who see their carer’s role as just a natural extension of being a wife, husband, brother, daughter and so on. But have you ever stopped to consider the hugely valuable job you are doing – not just for the person you care for, but for wider society too?
What’s the definition of a carer?
Put simply, a carer is: ‘Someone who, without payment, provides help and support to a partner, child, relative, friend or neighbour, who could not manage without their help’.
Yet, the job of caring goes so much deeper than this. It undoubtedly brings many rewards, but it also has its downside – such as financial worries, isolation, emotional stresses and sometimes ill health.
Whether you’re new to caring for someone with arthritis, or you already have many years’ experience as a carer, this section of our website is for you.
The pages and links here will put you in touch with the wide range of practical and emotional support that could make a big difference to you, your health and the well-being of the person you’re caring for.
