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A Family Carer is someone of any age whose life is restricted because they are looking after another person who cannot manage without help because of illness, age related frailty, mental health need, substance misuse or disability. Family Carers are not paid and do not always live with the person they care for. They may be caring for a friend, neighbour or relative.

go90 I think 'Family Carer' is the title that should be used for people who are not paid to look after their loved ones!

I always refer to the ones who are paid/employed as "Care Workers" - no matter how good they are, they are doing it because it is paid work.

go90