Caring for others can be a satisfying and rewarding thing to do. However, for many carers it can also become challenging and stressful:

• Many carers are juggling lots of different things, such as working or caring for a family.
• Keeping up a job can be very difficult – some carers feel that they have to give up work to carry on caring.
• Some carers can struggle to make ends meet, especially if they are on benefits. Carers are not always aware of their benefit entitlements.
• The practical tasks of caring can be very tiring, and your own health can start to suffer.
• Caring can be emotionally stressful.
• Caring can become very isolating, as it can sometimes leave little time or energy to go out and have time to yourself.