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Your health

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What is this section?

As a carer you need to be as healthy as possible, this section aims to point out aspects of your own health that you should consider and how you can get help. Whatever amount of extra work you have to do as a carer, keeping an eye on your own health will make a real difference to the way you cope, how you feel, and how the person you are looking after feels about receiving your help.

You can get more information from:

Carersnet - health information - Sound advice on looking after your health from Carersnet (Surrey)

Princess Royal trust for carers - managing stress - National information about dealing with stress from The Princes Royal Trust for Carers

There are peope who can help

Health Trainers - Health Trainers give free information and support on a one-to-one basis to help people make healthier lifestyle choices. This can include stopping smoking, eating more healthily and becoming more active. The Health Trainers are knowledgeable about the areas in which they work and can give information about other services which may be of benefit. To find your local Health Trainer visit www.westsussexpct.nhs.uk

West Sussex Carers Support Services