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Defining and profiling family carers
— reflections from Ireland | | Author(s) | Zoe Hughes, Liam O'Sullivan |
| Journal title | International Journal of Care and Caring, vol 1, no 3, October 2017 |
| Publisher | Policy Press, October 2017 |
| Pages | pp 421-427 |
| Source | http://policypress.co.uk/journals/international-jo... |
| Keywords | Family care ; Ireland. |
| Annotation | The word "carer", meaning family carer, is now widely used, especially in Western cultures. However, it is open to interpretation, is employed differently, depending on circumstance, sector and setting, is at times resisted as a label by carers themselves, and is evolving as a term and role. This article reviews the term "carer" and how it is understood, with particular reference to Ireland. It starts with a brief overview of evidence about the profile of carers in Ireland, including who they support. It discusses data from a survey of family carers conducted by Care Alliance Ireland. The survey specifically explored the term "carer" and how it is deployed. Implications of the findings for the provision of support to carers in Ireland are considered. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-171103205 A |
| Classmark | P6:SJ: 763 |
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