collocation · neutral
caregiver support
UK/ˈkeəˌɡɪ.vər səˈpɔːt/US/ˈkeərˌɡɪ.vər səˈpɔːrt/CARE·giv·er SUP·port
Assistance or services provided to those who care for family members, especially the elderly or disabled.
Examples
“Community centres can offer caregiver support, such as respite services and counselling.”
“Adequate caregiver support reduces stress and burnout among family carers.”
“Policymakers should fund caregiver support programmes to help families cope with long-term care.”
Band 8 sentence
“Investing in robust caregiver support programmes not only improves patient outcomes but also reduces long-term healthcare costs.”
Collocations
- provide caregiver support
- receive caregiver support
Word family
Common mistakes
support for carers only→caregiver support
care-giver supports→caregiver support
Say it for a higher band
5help for carers→6support for caregivers→7+caregiver support
Synonyms
carer support
Easily confused
carer support
“The NHS provides carer support services in certain regions.”
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