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The caring situation can (badly) affect both the carer's financial position (due to extra costs, changed availability to work, etc.), and their health (higher stresses, maybe less self-care, etc.).
There may be extra costs that the carer now meets, to support a loved-one, as well as the potential need to reduce working hours, or stop work altogether, to support that person properly. Employment is a source of income, career, achievement and self-respect, stress and, if you are or become a carer, respite from caring - see Respite. An understanding boss (and colleagues) can be vital in keeping a job, as performance in the job may be affected by both the regular load of caring, and an occasional need to leave work at short notice to handle a crisis. It can be a major worry, telling work about the home situation, and seeing how they respond. See Legislation and Rights The benefits system (and the forms) can be complicated, so advice may be useful from:
The stresses and pressures of caring can lead to carers not taking enough care of their own health, and carers should (be encouraged to) look after themselves, because if they don't:
Carers' health and well-being (physical, mental and emotional) should be addressed regularly and as required, in Carers Assessments Some other pointers:
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