Informal care in the Western Health Board: a story of carers, people receving care and non-carers

Informal care in the community is widely believed to be the best option for people who cannot manage on their own. The need for carers to support Western Health Board services is likely to increase in the future due to changing social and demographic trends. It is therefore important that the Western Health Board facilitate and support carers, and ensure that adequate care is provided. At present there is little information regarding the...