support groups

• informal support is care given by those who aren't paid to do so and aren't professionally trained care workers. friends, family and neighbours often provide this type of support
• some examples of informal support is: shopping, collecting prescriptions, preparing meals, keeping someone company or doing laundry
• support groups help individuals take back control over their life when they have an illness, long-term condition or disability. they also allow individuals to seek advice, share coping strategies and find encouragement, with a sense of community and understanding
• some examples of charities and support organisations are: Mind, Age UK, Headway and Macmillan Cancer Support