Why do carers have to subscribe, to a forum for on going support…for carers. I have searched this site…to talk to others with, responsibilities, for loved ones 
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Hi Barbara … welcome to the canteen.
Subscribe ?
Add their details as per whatever instructions now appear on the forum for new " Members ? "
Beyond that , you will be consider a bona fide member of this forum … without having to dip in your purse for an entrance fee.
I " Subscribe " to several forums across many disciplines … all have similar entrance procedures,
On the caring / support / finances side , plenty of regular members will be only too pleased to tackle whatever questions / problems you have in your caring role … and any that your caree may have.
( I am a former , 24 / 7 , lone , carer … for an elderly mother. )
The forum is yours to explore.
Hi Barbara,
Welcome to the forum. Any forum will ask for a few basic details, which will be kept confidential. Most of us don’t use our real names, so that we can’t be identified by people who might know us.