Tell Us About Your Experience Of Being A Carer

Carers of the world, unite... and tell us about what you do.

We are reaping the benefits of better health coverage.

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But a lot of the care that comes along with that is increasingly outsourced – to professionals, and also to family members. BuzzFeed Ideas is putting together a collection of human stories on an issue that touches all lives, regardless of class, creed and colour - care.

If you are a carer, we want to hear from you.

The person you care for could be younger, older, physically disabled or have a mental illness. It doesn't matter if you're paid to do it, or do it for a family member. Whether you're a qualified professional, or a family member who has taken on a caring role for a relative, if you're involved in the care of someone else, let's hear about what you do.

What does it mean to you to be a carer?

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What are the biggest challenges? What are the rewards?

How do you cope with the pressure, and what would you change about your role?

What do you wish people who are not carers knew about what you do?

Tell us about what it means to be a carer, and you could be featured in a BuzzFeed post!