Carers FIRST supports carers

Carers FIRST supports all carers, regardless of the condition of their cared-for. This includes:

· Social/communication disorders such as autistic spectrum disorder and asperger syndrome

· Neurological disorders, such as cerebral palsy, epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease

· Physical conditions such as sensory impairment, head injury, cancer, diabetes and heart disease

· Learning disabilities such as Downe Syndrome, Fragile X, and Global Learning Disabilities

· Functional mental health disorders such as eating disorders, substance misuse, clinical depression, bi-polar disorder and personality disorder

Organic mental health disorders such as alzheimer’s, stroke and dementia

Neurological Disorders

Physical Conditions

Neurological disorders are a group of disorders that involve any part of the nervous system. They include: All structural disorders of the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system).

All structural disorders of the nerves in the face, trunk and limbs (peripheral nervous system ).
Disorders involving muscle.
Certain common conditions, which are not necessarily caused by structural disease such as many varieties of headache.

Here are a few of the more common long-term conditions people can develop:

Orthopaedic Disorders

This is a range of disorders involving the musculoskeletal system. The musculoskeletal system consists of the bones, joints, ligaments and muscles. Examples of orthopaedic disorders include arthritis, fractures, osteoporosis and back pain.