A carer (unpaid or informal) is someone who cares for a family member, friend, or neighbour – they are not paid for the care they provide and the person they look after would not cope without their support.
Portsmouth Carers Service provides support for carers (aged 18 years and over) who look after someone living in postcodes PO1-PO6 (support depends on where the person you care for lives – not where you live).
If a carer is under 18 years old they are a Young Carer. Find out about support for Young Carers.