HealthInfo Canterbury
Caring for someone can be difficult and stressful and there may be challenges both physically and emotionally.
It's important to remember that you aren't alone and that there is support available.
Needing help doesn't mean you aren't a good carer. Everyone who is caring for someone will need support sometimes.
Read below for some actions you can take.
HealthInfo recommends the following pages
Information, advice, learning and support for families with health and disability needs. Phone 0800-777-797 or email them. Their Find support page has links to organisations that offer local support to carers and their families.
Provides support, education, information and advocacy for people with dementia and their families.
Supports grandparents and whānau/family carers throughout New Zealand.
Information on help available for carers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Offers support, information and education for people with, and those providing care for people with, multiple sclerosis or Parkinson disease.
Supports families affected by stroke.
Written by HealthInfo clinical advisers. Last reviewed May 2021.
See also:
Financial support for health costs
Looking after yourself when caring for someone who is dying
Review key: HIIFC-65122