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The carer persona

Masking individual identities

Published Date: 4.8.2015

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Theme: Recognition and inclusion

Sub-theme: Carer recognition

Carer identity Carer needs Carer intervention Carer rights

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Theme: Recognition and inclusion

Sub-theme: Carer recognition

View Publication Carer identity Carer needs Carer intervention Carer rights

Verification Statement

This publication / resource is hosted on a publicly available external link. If the full text is not publicly accessible, summary points are included and a contact method for the author(s) is provided, where available.

The summary information presented is based on content submitted by an author or other user
, along with publicly available information about the publication / resource added by the Carer Knowledge Exchange team.

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The carer persona

Masking individual identities

Published Date: 4.8.2015

  • Author/ Authors

    Timothy Broady

  • Suggested citation (APA 7th edition)

    Broady, T. (2015). The carer persona: Masking individual identities. Persona Studies, 1(1), 65–75. https://doi.org/10.21153/ps2015vol1no1art392

Long Summary

This article discusses the difficulties that arise surrounding the 'carer persona' identity which focuses primarily on the needs of their care recipients and often neglects the carer's own needs. The article recognises that carers have their own individual needs and that carer-direct support services should support these needs.

    Key Messages for Carers


  • Discusses the prevalence of multiple personas among carers
  • Discusses the compromise that carers may face in caring for their loved one and maintaining their individual identity
  • Discusses the importance of recognising the individual identity of a carer beyond their caring role

  • Key Messages for Policy Makers


  • Discusses important policy considerations and service delivery improvements that may help better meet the needs of carers
  • Advocates for an increased focus in identifying carers so that their personal support needs can be met

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