Call for unpaid carers to look after themselves this winter
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**Devon Carers is encouraging all unpaid carers to have the COVID-19 booster to help protect themselves, and the people they care for, from coronavirus this winter**.

As someone who gives their time to support a family member, friend, or neighbour, it’s really important that unpaid carers look after their own health and wellbeing first.

We recognise that COVID-19 is particularly challenging for unpaid carers, and so have provided additional funding for ‘Special Schemes’ that have been designed to help when they need a break from their caring role.

If this sounds like you or someone you know, please get in touch with Devon Carers, they offer a range of specialist support from a listening ear to advice on break funds and emergency planning.

Visit the [Devon Carers website](https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMzMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTEyMTcuNTA0ODEzMzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2Rldm9uY2FyZXJzLm9yZy51ay9zdXBwb3J0LyJ9.43gAY1Ail129DBOyisXkCaZ9dZU0YEryLuE9nrC-e0E%2Fs%2F172374962%2Fbr%2F123339416088-l&data=04%7C01%7Cmike.bomford%40devon.gov.uk%7C0bce3a296dc24b13ac4808d9c17b860a%7C8da13783cb68443fbb4b997f77fd5bfb%7C0%7C0%7C637753558813164749%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=uF7KEBSkMKEy5e6M0%2BK%2B5FRGqb%2FWXfxQ9aVdxnIdcb8%3D&reserved=0) or call 01392 307720.

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