Being a carer can lead to Social
Isolation, although it can affect people
of all ages, backgrounds. It is
important that we remain connected
with the people around us and consider
these connections as the cornerstones
of life. These people can be
• Family
• Friends
• Neighbours
• Colleagues
• People at school
• Wider community
Investing time with these connections
and building deep meaningful
relationships will support you and help
enrich your everyday life.
How Connecting with others
can help
• Human are social beings and the
relationships we create and have with
others matter to us
• Having these strong relationships
with other people allow us to share
our feelings and know that we are
understood.
• It allows us to share positive
experiences and gives us emotional
support; in addition it allows us to
support others.
LOCAL case study
FROM A CARER
For about three years I have been
looking after Margaret in ever
increasing ways and thought I was
handling the situation quite well.
It was only when Age Concern
Central Lancashire got involved that
I realised this situation was
becoming too much to handle on
my own. The help and support I
have had from the worker has been
superb. The kindness and
understanding I have been given
over the past weeks has helped me
to help Margaret in more ways than
previously. Again thank you to the
worker helping me through the
minefield of social services.
Margaret is now attending the day
centre at Charnley Fold for one day
a week, she is very settled. As time
goes by, we may hopefully try to
increase her days. This has enabled
both of us to have a break from
each other. I can leave her for a few
hours without worrying. Thank you
so much.
“I am not on my own and I
had help when I needed it”