Search:          Carer Profiles A carer is someone who looks after a relative or friend, who, because of illness, disability or the effects of old age, cannot manage at home without help. ‘Informal’ carers are unpaid. Although informal carers represent a large group within UK society, they have diverse experiences as carers - some of which are examined in this section. main topics Benefits & Finance Carer Profiles Carers from Black & Minority Ethnic Communities General Issues Learning Disability Carers Mental Health Carers Older Carers Parent Carers Physical/Sensory Disabilities Carers Rural Carers Young Carers Carers & Work, Learning, Leisure Carers Association Southern Staffs Carers Issues Carers Legislation Legal Issues That Affect Carers National Plans & Strategies North Staffs Carers Association Staffs NHS Staffs Social Care & Health Staffs Voluntary Sector UK Carers Projects to find out more about CASS, click here to visit our new minisite!   home   about us | quick help | news & notices | faq | links | contact us | home Carers from Black & Minority Ethnic Communities Carers from black and minority backgrounds, who are caring for those within their community, may face specific issues. 2 articles Useful Links and Organisations General Issues A range of issues that affect the role of informal carers are highlighted in the articles. 13 articles Useful Links and Organisations Learning Disability Carers This section covers information on carers of people over the age of eighteen, who have learning difficulties. 8 articles Useful Links and Organisations Mental Health Carers Issues for carers of those with mental health problems or dementia are highlighted in this area of the website. 21 articles Useful Links and Organisations Older Carers Carers who are of retiring age or above, may face specific issues. 5 articles Useful Links and Organisations Parent Carers Parent carers of children or adults with a disability or illness. 11 articles Useful Links and Organisations Physical/Sensory Disabilities Carers This section gives information on carers of people with physical and/or sensory disabilities. Useful Links and Organisations Rural Carers Carers, who live in rural areas may face specific problems of isolation, access to services etc. Adult care and personalisation in the countryside Useful Links and Organisations Young Carers A young carer is anyone under the age of 18 whose life is in some way restricted because of the need to take responsibility for the care of someone such as a parent, grandparent or sibling. 25 articles Useful Links and Organisations   CARERS ASSOCIATION SOUTHERN STAFFORDSHIRE The Carers Centre, Austin Friars, Stafford ST17 4AP Tel: 01785 606675  Fax: 01785 220665   E-MAIL: enquiries@carersinformation.org.uk Carers Association Southern Staffordshire is a Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered No:4184030 Registered Office: The Carers Centre, Austin Friars, Stafford. ST17 4AP. Cass is a Registered Charity 1086979