Many carers are also employed. Your caring duties and your job may both be important and necessary parts of your life. However, it is often difficult to balance the demands of caring, family and work.
For more on this, see Caring for someone with cancer and listen to our podcast on Cancer Affects the Carer Too.
Learn more about:
- Who is a working carer?
- Will I be able to work?
- Talking to your employer
- Taking time off work
- Financial help for carers
- Support for carers
- Looking after yourself
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