Informal carers are not always routinely recognized or supported in their caring role by health and social care practitioners, resulting in existing carer support often being offered much later on, at a time of crisis, or not at all. Carers tend not to see themselves as carers, but rather view their caring activities as a natural extension of their relationship with the person they care for. As a result, carers do not always actively seek support with their caring situation early on. Many carers put the needs of the person they are caring for first rather than their own. This chapter explains how practitioners and service providers can help care for the carer. A range of strategies are highlighted, which can help support and empower those carers who wish to care to manage their individual caring situation, while maintaining their own health and well-being and pursuing their life goals. How to recognize and support a person who may not wish to take on board a caring role, and/or a carer who no longer wishes to continue in their caring role is also featured. The chapter concludes with emphasizing the importance of embedding coping strategies within an integrated framework of support for carers.