Connections
Government policy talks about supporting carers to live a life alongside their caring roles. This is particularly important as carers are a fundamental component of the social care system, providing the majority of care to individuals with care and support needs (Hanson et al, 2008). There are many different reasons and circumstances that lead to people becoming carers, which are often accompanied by strong, and at times conflicting, emotions. It's recognised that whilst there are positive parts of being a carer, the role can also have a negative impact on a person's mental and physical wellbeing (Webb and Dening, 2016). Highlighting the importance of finding balance. Balance can be difficult to find, especially when it involves two or more human beings who may have different thoughts and opinions, different expectations. This year, Carers Week has focussed on connections. Connections that carers can develop and build upon to strength their support system. Connections that
