RESOURCES · CAREGIVER SUPPORT
Support for the people who carry the load.
Behind every diagnosis is a household — usually one or two people doing most of the organising, nursing and worrying. This page is for them.
What caregivers often take on
- Coordinating appointments across several specialists
- Managing medicines, feeds and equipment
- Keeping records and chasing reports
- Handling finances, insurance and travel
- Providing emotional support to the patient and other family members
Where support helps
Training
Practical skills — safe moving, feeding, medication and equipment — taught properly, not guessed.
Emotional support
Access to counselling and to other families who understand the specific strain.
Planning
Care planning and respite options, so the load is shared and sustainable.
Looking after yourself
Caring for someone long-term is physically and emotionally demanding. Protecting your own health is not selfish — it is part of sustaining the care you give.
- Ask for and accept help from family and friends
- Keep routine appointments for your own health
- Talk to someone — counselling is support, not a last resort
- Connect with a caregiver or patient group for your condition
Frequently asked questions
Anyone who provides unpaid care and support to a person with a health condition — a parent, partner, adult child, sibling or friend. Caregivers are often the least-supported part of the care system.
Caregiver training and psychological support are part of ACCORD's planned and developing services. Please contact us to confirm what is currently available.
There is no single answer, but planning, sharing tasks, and protecting some time for rest all help. Speaking to a professional before crisis point is a sign of good care, not weakness.
Medical review
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Information on this page is for education and care navigation and does not replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.
Ask about caregiver support
ACCORD Asha
13, Gaushala Rd, Ansal Villas
Satbari
New Delhi 110074
India
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