Are you a carer?
If you are please let us know – we may be able to help you
There is a wealth of information on the NHS website about carers and caring. Below are some links into the site that we hope you will find useful.
A guide to care and support
Information for carers and people who have care & support needs.
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Caring for someone
Advice on providing care, medicines etc.
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Care after hospital
Providing care for people who have been recently discharged from hospital.
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Taking a break
Caring for someone can be a full-time job – find out about accessing breaks and respite care.
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Support and benefits for carers
Caring for someone can be a full-time job – find out about accessing breaks and respite care.
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Work and Disability
Guidance, support and help with employment issues.
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Being a young carer
Advice for carers 18 or under and their entitlement to support
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Benefits for carers
Directing carers to the benefits that can help them in their caring role.
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Benefits if you're under State Pension age
Advice and information on helping the person you look after get the benefits that they are entitled to.
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Benefits if you're over State Pension age
Advice and information on financial support for older people with a disability or illness.
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Carer's assessment
How your benefits maybe affected after the death of the person you look after and what happens to their benefits.
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Other benefits
Advice for carers and the people they are looking after on claiming a whole host of other benefits unrelated to their disability or caring.
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