Throughout our lives most of us will either give or
receive care. Many people do not class themselves as carers: they
are mums and dads, husbands, wives, partners, brothers, sisters,
friends and neighbours. Carers come from all walks of life, ages
and backgrounds, carers are not a separate or distinct group of
other people and caring touches all of our lives.
Kent County Council's agreed definition of a carer
is:
"A carer is someone who looks after family, partner
or friend in need of help because they are ill, frail or have a
disability. The care they provide is unpaid".