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Carers
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 NHS Choices about carers and caring. Below are some links into the site that we hope you will find useful.
Caring for a parent
Watch this video on: caring for a parent at homeTelling people
Caring responsibilities can make it difficult to maintain friendships or develop new ones. Telling your friends you’re a carer is important so they understand and can support you.Taking a break
Caring for someone can be a full-time job, but it’s essential that you take time out for yourself too. Read our guide to accessing breaks and respite.Housing and carers
Do you know your tenancy rights as a carer? Are you aware of all your care at home options? Do you need tips on moving someone around the home?
Carers support groups
Contact Carers Direct
Telephone: 0808 802 0202
Helpline Information: http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/Pages/what-is-social-care.aspx
Email: CarersDirect@nhschoices.nhs.uk
Office Hours: Lines are open 8am to 9pm Monday to Friday, 11am to 4pm at weekends. Calls are free from UK landlines.
Finance and Law
Benefits for carers
Directing carers to the benefits that can help them in their caring roleBenefits for the person you care for
Advice and information on helping the person you look after get the benefits that they are entitled toDeath and benefits
How your benefits maybe affected after the death of the person you look after and what happens to their benefitsManaging someone’s legal affairs
Advice for when carers find they have to take over the legal affairs of the person they are looking afterOther benefits
Advice for carers and the people they are looking after on claiming a whole host of other benefits unrelated to their disability or caringPersonal and household finance
Advice on keeping a tight rein on household and personal finance for carersTax credits
Information on claiming tax credits and whether you might be eligible