title: The recognition and support of carers.
abstract: Many carers are isolated and GP surgeries are often their first point of contact for support and resources. This article describes the role of a carer support and development worker, whose aim is to provide the support carers need.
authors.affiliation: University of Edinburgh/Lothian Primary and Community Division. alison.jarvis@ed.ac.uk
authors.forename: Alison
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Jarvis
authors.forename: Gwenne
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: McIntosh
mesh_terms: D017028:Caregivers / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003152:Community Health Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D020380:Needs Assessment; D024802:Nurse's Role; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012944:Social Support; D012947:Social Work / Q000458:organization & administration; D006113:United Kingdom