Medicines: tips for carers

Summary

Managing medicines for someone can be a challenge, particularly if they're taking several different types.

Although the person you care for may appreciate your support with their medicines, bear in mind that they have a right to confidentiality.

It's up to them to decide how much of their health and medicines information is available to you as their carer, and how much you should be involved in their care.

This NHS page gives tips on how to give pills correctly, dosette boxes and medicine reminders, asking for a structured medication review and medicine safety.