Wellbeing

Caring can be rewarding, but it can also be tough, frustrating and exhausting. That means you need to look after yourself too.

At Sutton Carers Centre, we can offer information, advice and practical support tailored to you or your whole family's needs, for example, if you are struggling to access food or are having financial difficulties.

But what about if you are just not feeling yourself?

If you are feeling low, overwhelmed, or perhaps unsure about the future, then please talk to us. We can provide you with emotional and mental health support tailored to your needs, such as informal support groups, or help to organise more formal talking support.

We have included below some useful tips and a contact list. If you simply need some time out from your day-to-day duties, then check our schedule of groups including our Carers Connect Coffee Morning and Relaxation Group.

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Looking after yourself

With support

At Sutton Carers Centre, we can offer you information, advice, practical and emotional support. We can also help if you are struggling to access food or are having financial difficulties. We can provide dedicated support to you and your family.

Are you able to take a break?

Caring for someone can be a full-time job so breaks are vital to your own wellbeing and quality of life. This could be having an evening out with friends or family, attending a class, starting a hobby, or just taking a regular walk all by yourself.

Feeling overwhelmed?

Caring for someone can be very rewarding and can bring you closer together, but it can also be challenging and sometimes upsetting.
The pressures and expectations of caring can be stressful and can impact on our wellbeing.
Talk to your GP and click below to see how we can support you.

Are you getting enough sleep?

Sleep is a vital part of our daily life and important for our physical and mental health. However, many carers often struggle to get a good night's sleep.

Are you caring for your back?

Most of us will suffer back pain at some stage of our lives. But as a Carer, you're even more likely to be affected. Knowing how to protect your back can help to keep it in good shape. Click the link to read our useful back information.

Struggling to access medical services?

You should advise your GP if you are a Carer. You may be offered a health check and they may also be able to offer additional support or be more flexible with appointment times if they know you are caring for someone. If you’re the main Carer of an older or disabled person who would be at risk if you were ill, you may be entitled to a free NHS flu jab. You can also get one if you get Carer’s Allowance.

Does your caring role put you at risk?

Sometimes the person you care for may harm you. This may be due to their condition, or because they are feeling angry or frustrated. It is important to tell someone about this; extra support, information or services can be provided if you feel you are at risk to help keep you and the person you care for safe.

Equally there may be times when you are finding it hard to cope with your caring role, or feel you no longer want to care. Speak to a member of staff at the Sutton Carers Centre, who will help you to get the right support.

Useful contacts

You are welcome to contact us for anything carer-related, if we don't know, we'll be able to direct you to someone who can help. You can also check out our useful contacts linked below.