Former carers: Grief, loss and other stories

Larkin, Mary and Milne, Alisoun (2024). Former carers: Grief, loss and other stories. In: Jones, Kerry and Horne, Joanna eds. Understanding the Grief and Loss Experiences of Carers: Research, Practitioner and Personal Perspectives. Routledge Key Themes in Health and Safety. London: Routledge, pp. 123–134.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003435365-10

Abstract

This chapter explores the distinctive status of the growing number of former carers and what is known about the experience of loss and grief for different groups of former carers. Discussions focus on loss of the caring role and identity, grief and the losses associated with caring itself that intersect with the post caring trajectory for carers. The complex intersection of loss, grief and care-related legacies leave many former carers in a vulnerable position, yet very limited formal support is available. Suggestions are made about ways of developing the existing knowledge base in order to improve understanding of the nuanced needs of former carers and inform future policy and service development.

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