Caring for someone with a physical disability
Supporting you
Looking after a person with a physical disability can be emotionally and physically demanding. The impact of a physical disability often makes people feel isolated, trapped in their own home, or even that their home isno longer their own because of aids and adaptations.
As a carer, it’s important that you look after your own health and wellbeing, particularly if your role requires a lot of physical moving and handling tasks.
At Barnet Carers we often speak to people who are caring for someone with a physical disability. Where we can, we work hard to make sure that they get the support they need. To do that we work with local partners.
We hope that you find this information useful. Please contact us if we can be of support.
Useful resources
Information Sheets
- Understanding dementia
- Caring for a person with dementia
Useful video
- Understanding dementia
- Caring for a person with dementia
Websites of interest
- Understanding dementia
- Caring for a person with dementia
Barnet resources
- Understanding dementia
- Caring for a person with dementia
National support organisations
Macmillan Cancer Support is a national charity delivering information, practical and emotional support for cancer patients, families, and carers. Amongst other services, Macmillan cancer specialists help people understand the different types of cancer, treatments, and the impact that cancer can have physically, emotionally, and financially.
Multiple Sclerosis Society is a community of people living with MS, scientists, campaigners, volunteers, and fundraisers. Not only they are leading researchers into MS treatments, they offer support and advice for individuals diagnosed with MS, families and carers.
Parkinson’s UK is a leading charity that supports people living with Parkinson’s, their carers and families. They offer information about the condition and a variety of services about work, money, driving, legal advice, relationships, and more.
How we can help
Carers Needs Assessments
A Carers Needs Assessment can help you get the support you need. It takes less than an hour and can be done over the telephone. Book one today at a time that is convenient to you.
Events for Carers
We run lots of events for carers so come and get involved. From Yoga and Mindfulness to coffee mornings, there is something for everyone – and if there is something that you would like us to put on, just let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your wishes. Check out our events calendar.
Expert support
Our expert Adult Carer support staff have years of experience in helping carers get the help they need. Whether you are brand new to caring or have been doing it for some time, if you need a hand, contact them and arrange a call.
