Caring for someone
The government website DirectGov's
section about Caring for Someone has a comprehensive range of
information if you're looking after someone who needs support. It
covers the areas listed below:
·
Introduction to caring: information about being a carer for
someone who has a disability (including children) and the support
you may be entitled to following an assessment of your needs.
·
Support services: advice about day-to-day support available and
also the types of equipment that can help the person you care for
live more independently.
· Money
matters: tells you about how the costs of care services are
worked out and the financial support you may be entitled to as a
carer, including Carer's Allowance.
·
Health and taking a break: information about the services that
your local authority may provide to allow you to take a break from
caring, plus some ideas about looking after yourself.
·
Carers in education or employment: gives information about
combining caring for someone while studying or in employment
including returning to work and flexible working.
·
Helpful contacts: from both non-government sources such as
charities, organisations and support groups and from government
departments.
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