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Thousands of people across Devon are working around the clock to help and care for relatives and friends who couldn’t manage on their own.
In fact, the number of people caring for loved ones in Devon is predicted to have risen by half again to over 130,000 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
But worryingly only 20,000 of those are accessing the vital support available to them through Devon Carers to help maintain their own health and wellbeing.
 Devon Carers is a charity commissioned by Devon County Council and NHS Devon to provide information, advice and support for people who care for others, whether they are looking after an elderly, sick or disabled relative all or some of the time, or just providing a few hours a week emotional support for a friend with a learning difficulty or mental health problem – they are there to help you do it safely, confidently and effectively.
However, between April and June 2020 half as many people approached Devon Carers than usual.
So, at a time when more people than ever are having to take on caring responsibilities and with little or no time to look after themselves, Devon Carers is urgently reaching out to help and encourage people to get in touch.
You can read more about the campaign on our News Centre.
If you help someone who couldn’t manage on their own,
or know someone who does, please get in touch.
Support is available for carers at devoncarers.org.uk/support
or call 01392 307720
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