Why did the government introduce a Carers (Equal Opportunities) Act in 2004? Members of Dudley Carers in Partnership explore the impact that the caring role can have on all aspects of their life. They invite you to follow the experiences, through some exercises, of someone without caring responsibilities, a carer with support, and finally a carer without support. The aim of the video is to help you explore: The carer’s role How caring impacts on all aspects of their life Whether carers can ever have equal opportunities You are encouraged to think about: What can be done to support carers How being aware of a carers role can inform your own work and development This video resource has been created in unison with mental health carers, practitioners and members of the CEIMH team.