Caring for someone with a terminal illness
Looking after a family member or friend can be rewarding and challenging. Marie Curie can help you feel prepared – from day-to-day caring to getting support for yourself.
It can be hard to recognise yourself as a carer – you might feel like you're simply supporting someone important to you. But understanding your role can help you get the right support.
“It was good to just talk about some of the nuances of being a carer and then life 'post-carer'. Taking care of my Nan became my identity – and overnight, that disappeared for me.”
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