Understanding Informal Caregivers

What is informal care?

• Care provided by doctors and nurses

• Care given by family and friends without being paid

• Care provided in a hospital

Who can be an informal carer?

• Only doctors

• Only teachers

• Family members or friends

Which of these is a responsibility of an informal carer?

• Playing video games

• Helping with daily tasks like cooking and cleaning

• Going on holiday

What is one benefit of informal care?

• It is very expensive

• It provides personalised care

• It is only available in hospitals

What is a challenge faced by informal carers?

• Having too much free time

• Feeling tired and stressed

• Travelling the world

How can informal carers be supported?

• By ignoring them

• By providing them with resources and breaks

• By giving them more work

Which of these is NOT an example of an informal carer?

• A nurse in a hospital

• A child helping their parent

• A friend helping with shopping

Why might someone become an informal carer?

• To earn a lot of money

• To help someone they care about

• To travel to different countries

What is one way to help informal carers feel better?

• Give them more chores

• Offer them support and understanding

• Ignore their needs

What is a common feeling among informal carers?

• Always feeling happy

• Sometimes feeling overwhelmed

• Never feeling tired