Sainsburys shows its support for local carers

The partnership was launched this week at an in-store coffee morning for carers at the Sprucefield store.

There are about 207,000 carers across Northern Ireland looking after a family member or friend who needs extra help because they are frail, ill or have a disability. The coffee morning was an opportunity for local carers to get a much needed break and have a chat with people in a similar situation.

Carers Northern Ireland say they are delighted that Sainsburys is recognising the invaluable work carers do and is supporting the charity with fundraising activities and making information for carers available in store.

They say without the right support, caring for someone can affect your own health and wellbeing.

If you are looking after someone and need some advice or information, you can call Carers Northern Ireland on 9043 9843 or email [email protected] and ask for a copy of Looking after Someone, A Guide to Carers’ Rights and Benefits. You can also find useful information online at www.carersni.org.