What is a carer?
A carer is someone who helps a person who is not feeling well.
It could be a family member, friend or someone they live with. They might help because the person is sick, has a disability or needs extra support. A carer can be an adult or a child.
We know that carers are really important for people in hospital.
They help their loved ones feel safe and looked after. They don't get paid - they do it because they care. That’s why we will talk and work with you, so we can give the best care to the person you love. Both while they’re in hospital and when it’s time to go home.
If you're a carer, you can get a Carer Passport
It can be hard when the person you care for is in hospital. You might want to still care for them. We will help you be as involved as you want to be.
As a carer you can ask for a Carer Passport. This helps you in different ways including:
- Letting people know you are a carer
- Helping you to support the person you care for while they are in hospital
- Giving our staff information about the patient and how you support them
- Raising awareness of carers and how important they are to our patients
- Helping make sure that we help and care for our patients in the best way
To find out more about the Carer Passport, you can email our Patient Experience team on stsft.
